Players like Luca Ceppitelli
CBSüdtirol · 2024/25 · ranked by tactical + market fitLuca Ceppitelli's profile ↗
The players most similar to Luca Ceppitelli are Juhani Pikkarainen, Daan Dierckx, Gustavo Henrique. Doppel rates Juhani Pikkarainen (Degerfors IF) a 79/100 overall match — 92/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Andrea Tiritiello scores 85/100 at about €400k. Data as of July 2026.
About Luca Ceppitelli
Luca Ceppitelli is a seasoned positional defender, excelling in aerial duels, making him a formidable presence in both defensive and set-piece situations. With a Sofascore rating in the top 44% of his positional peers, he consistently showcases his reliability and durability, having missed no games in the last three seasons. While his passing and dribbling metrics don't stand out, his defensive acumen and experience make him a key asset in maintaining defensive stability for Südtirol.
Strengths: Aerial duels won. Availability: no injuries recorded in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Luca Ceppitelli
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Juhani Pikkarainensimilar↗ | Degerfors IF | 28 | €600k | 92 | 79 |
| 2 | Daan Dierckxsimilar↗ | Standard Liège | 23 | €1.5m | 90 | 81 |
| 3 | Gustavo Henriquesimilar↗ | Corinthians | 33 | €600k | 89 | 82 |
| 4 | Jake Coopersimilar↗ | Millwall | 31 | €1.7m | 88 | 84 |
| 5 | Atanas Chernevsimilar↗ | CF Estrela Amadora | 24 | €700k | 88 | 80 |
| 6 | Nathaniel Phillipssimilar↗ | West Bromwich Albion | 29 | €2.4m | 88 | 79 |
| 7 | Casper Widellsimilar↗ | Excelsior | 23 | €1.5m | 88 | 84 |
| 8 | Andrea Tiritiellosimilar↗ | Virtus Entella | 31 | €400k | 86 | 85 |
| 9 | Matias Antoninisimilar↗ | Catanzaro | 28 | €1.6m | 86 | 79 |
| 10 | Gabriele Guarinosimilar↗ | Empoli | 22 | €3.6m | 85 | 84 |
| 11 | Gustavo Gómezsimilar↗ | Palmeiras | 33 | €3.3m | 85 | 81 |
| 12 | Cacásimilar↗ | Corinthians | 27 | €1.5m | 85 | 85 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Luca Ceppitelli
≈ 100% Luca Ceppitelli · strong: Aerial duels won %, Sofascore rating · medium reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Sofascore rating, Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% Luca Ceppitelli · strong: Aerial duels won, Shots · medium reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Shots /90
≈ 100% Luca Ceppitelli · strong: Aerial duels won %, Sofascore rating · medium reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Sofascore rating, Non-penalty goals /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Luca Ceppitelli?
By Doppel's fit score, Juhani Pikkarainen (Degerfors IF) is the closest profile to Luca Ceppitelli, with a 79/100 overall match. Daan Dierckx and Gustavo Henrique are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Luca Ceppitelli?
Yes. Andrea Tiritiello (Virtus Entella) plays a similar centre back role and rates 85/100 at roughly €400k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Luca Ceppitelli?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Luca Ceppitelli's 2024/25 season, then ranks centre backs across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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