Players like Michael Venturi
CB/RBVenezia · 2024/25 · ranked by tactical + market fitMichael Venturi's profile ↗
Michael Venturi is a centre-back/right-back for Venezia in Serie B, aged 27, with 28 appearances in the 2024/25 season, contributing 1 goal and 1 assist over 1974 minutes. Players similar to Venturi include Jose Fontán from FC Cartagena, with a fit score of 82/100, and Isaac Cossier from Le Mans, who has a fit score of 81/100. Other comparable options are Wagner Leonardo from Vitória, scoring 83/100, and Josue Escartin from Red Star FC, also with a fit score of 81/100.
About Michael Venturi
Michael Venturi is a reliable defensive stalwart, excelling as a centre-back with the versatility to operate at right-back. With a Sofascore rating placing him in the top 28% of his positional peers, he showcases notable durability, having missed no games in the last three seasons. His defensive awareness and consistency make him a key asset, though he may not contribute significantly in the attacking phase. Venturi’s ability to provide stability and resilience in defense is invaluable for any team looking to solidify their backline.
Strengths: Sofascore rating. Availability: no injuries recorded in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Michael Venturi
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jose Fontánsimilar↗ | FC Cartagena | 26 | €1.9m | 94 | 82 |
| 2 | Isaac Cossiersimilar↗ | Le Mans | 20 | €2.7m | 92 | 81 |
| 3 | Wagner Leonardosimilar↗ | Vitória | 27 | €3.3m | 91 | 83 |
| 4 | Josue Escartinsimilar↗ | Red Star FC | 23 | €300k | 91 | 81 |
| 5 | Alec Van Hoorenbeecksimilar↗ | Heracles Almelo | 28 | €600k | 90 | 81 |
| 6 | Emmanuel Kakousimilar↗ | Cercle Brugge | 21 | €2.2m | 90 | 82 |
| 7 | Justin De Haassimilar↗ | Famalicão | 26 | €7.7m | 90 | 81 |
| 8 | Linus Gechtersimilar↗ | Hertha BSC | 22 | €3.2m | 89 | 86 |
| 9 | Wes Hardingsimilar↗ | Millwall | 30 | €800k | 89 | 81 |
| 10 | David Zecsimilar↗ | Holstein Kiel | 26 | €2.3m | 89 | 83 |
| 11 | Anselmo Garcia McNultysimilar↗ | PEC Zwolle | 23 | €1.4m | 89 | 82 |
| 12 | Chris Richardssimilar↗ | Crystal Palace | 26 | €25m | 88 | 81 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Michael Venturi
≈ 100% Michael Venturi · strong: Non-penalty goals · low reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90
≈ 100% Michael Venturi · medium reliability
≈ 100% Michael Venturi · strong: Non-penalty goals · low reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Michael Venturi?
By Doppel's fit score, Jose Fontán (FC Cartagena) is the closest profile to Michael Venturi, with a 82/100 overall match. Isaac Cossier and Wagner Leonardo are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Michael Venturi?
Yes. Josue Escartin (Red Star FC) plays a similar centre back role and rates 81/100 at roughly €300k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Michael Venturi?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Michael Venturi'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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