Players like Davide Balestrero
CM/CB/RBFeralpisalò · 2023/24 · ranked by tactical + market fitDavide Balestrero's profile ↗
The players most similar to Davide Balestrero are Marshall Munetsi, Nathan Rodes, Danijel Aleksić. Doppel rates Marshall Munetsi (Stade de Reims) a 83/100 overall match — 93/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Danijel Aleksić scores 86/100 at about €200k. Data as of July 2026.
About Davide Balestrero
Davide Balestrero is a versatile central midfielder and centre-back known for his goal-scoring ability, highlighted by a strong non-penalty goal return. With a Sofascore rating placing him in the top 38% of his peers, he demonstrates solid overall quality and reliability, having missed no games in the last three seasons. While he may lack in touches and key passes, his knack for finding the net makes him a valuable asset in both defensive and attacking phases.
Strengths: Non-penalty goals. Availability: no injuries recorded in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Davide Balestrero
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Marshall Munetsisimilar↗ | Stade de Reims | 30 | €16m | 93 | 83 |
| 2 | Nathan Rodessimilar↗ | FCV Dender | 29 | €700k | 92 | 83 |
| 3 | Danijel Aleksićsimilar↗ | Konyaspor | 35 | €200k | 92 | 86 |
| 4 | Manolo Portanovasimilar↗ | Reggiana | 26 | €200k | 91 | 89 |
| 5 | Leonardo Lopessimilar↗ | Cercle Brugge | 28 | €2.6m | 90 | 83 |
| 6 | Makaya Ibrahima Diabysimilar↗ | Cercle Brugge | 19 | €1.5m | 90 | 83 |
| 7 | Josh Laurentsimilar↗ | Burnley | 31 | €1.5m | 89 | 83 |
| 8 | Oscar Fraulosimilar↗ | FC Utrecht | 23 | €2.7m | 89 | 84 |
| 9 | Mats Pannewigsimilar↗ | VfL Bochum 1848 | 22 | €2.9m | 89 | 84 |
| 10 | Mehmet Aydınsimilar↗ | Eintracht Braunschweig | 24 | €1.5m | 89 | 84 |
| 11 | Abdoulaye Tourésimilar↗ | Le Havre | 32 | €2.4m | 89 | 83 |
| 12 | Dirk Wanner Propersimilar↗ | NEC Nijmegen | 24 | €1.4m | 89 | 84 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Davide Balestrero
≈ 100% Davide Balestrero · strong: xG + xA, Shots · medium reliability
Strengths: xG + xA /90, Shots /90, Non-penalty goals /90
≈ 100% Davide Balestrero · strong: Non-penalty goals, Finishing (npG − npxG · low reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90)
≈ 100% Davide Balestrero · strong: Shots, Non-penalty goals · medium reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Non-penalty goals /90, xG + xA /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Davide Balestrero?
By Doppel's fit score, Marshall Munetsi (Stade de Reims) is the closest profile to Davide Balestrero, with a 83/100 overall match. Nathan Rodes and Danijel Aleksić are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Davide Balestrero?
Yes. Danijel Aleksić (Konyaspor) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 86/100 at roughly €200k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Davide Balestrero?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Davide Balestrero's 2023/24 season, then ranks central midfielders across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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