Players like Valerio Mantovani
CB/RB/LBBari · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitValerio Mantovani's profile ↗
The players most similar to Valerio Mantovani are Juan Gutiérrez, Ilario Monterisi, Iker Recio. Doppel rates Juan Gutiérrez (Mirandés) a 80/100 overall match — 92/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Craig Forsyth scores 80/100 at about €100k. Data as of October 2026.
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Valerio Mantovani is a reliable and durable defensive stalwart, adept at maintaining structure in the backline as a centre-back or right-back. With a Sofascore rating placing him in the top 36% of his positional peers, he showcases consistent performances and impressive availability, missing no games in the last three seasons. While he may not excel in creating chances or aggressive defensive metrics, his solid positional play and reliability make him a dependable option in the defensive setup.
Availability: no injuries recorded in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Valerio Mantovani
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Juan Gutiérrezsimilar↗ | Mirandés | 26 | €800k | 92 | 80 |
| 2 | Ilario Monterisisimilar↗ | Frosinone | 25 | €2.7m | 91 | 80 |
| 3 | Iker Reciosimilar↗ | Cádiz | 25 | €800k | 90 | 80 |
| 4 | Gabriele Guarinosimilar↗ | Empoli | 22 | €3.6m | 89 | 83 |
| 5 | Iker Cordobasimilar↗ | Valencia | 21 | €500k | 88 | 80 |
| 6 | Craig Forsythsimilar↗ | Derby County | 37 | €100k | 88 | 80 |
| 7 | Jake Coopersimilar↗ | Millwall | 31 | €1.7m | 87 | 81 |
| 8 | Michał Heliksimilar↗ | Oxford United | 31 | €1.0m | 87 | 82 |
| 9 | Tiago Esgaiosimilar↗ | FC Arouca | 31 | €1.0m | 87 | 83 |
| 10 | Casper Widellsimilar↗ | Excelsior | 23 | €1.5m | 87 | 80 |
| 11 | Filippo Delli Carrisimilar↗ | Monza | 27 | €1.4m | 86 | 79 |
| 12 | Matthias Gintersimilar↗ | SC Freiburg | 32 | €4.8m | 86 | 80 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Valerio Mantovani
≈ 100% Valerio Mantovani · strong: Aerial duels won % · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %
≈ 100% Valerio Mantovani · strong: Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% Valerio Mantovani · low reliability
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to Valerio Mantovani?
Statistically, Juan Gutiérrez (Mirandés) is the closest look-alike to Valerio Mantovani — a 80/100 profile match (92/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
Who is the best replacement for Valerio Mantovani?
By Doppel's fit score, Juan Gutiérrez (Mirandés) is the closest profile to Valerio Mantovani, with a 80/100 overall match. Ilario Monterisi and Iker Recio are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Valerio Mantovani?
Yes. Craig Forsyth (Derby County) plays a similar centre back role and rates 80/100 at roughly €100k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Valerio Mantovani?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Valerio Mantovani's 2025/26 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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