Players like Salvatore Elia
RM/LMEmpoli · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitSalvatore Elia's profile ↗
Salvatore Elia is a right midfielder/left midfielder for Empoli in Serie B. In the 2025/26 season, he made 33 appearances, contributing 2 goals and 9 assists over 2255 minutes. Players similar to Elia include Deian Sorescu from Gaziantep FK, with a fit score of 86/100, and Florent Muslija of Fortuna Düsseldorf, also at 86/100, both showcasing comparable roles and statistical profiles.
12 players most similar to Salvatore Elia
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Deian Sorescusimilar↗ | Gaziantep FK | 29 | €1.6m | 92 | 86 |
| 2 | Florent Muslijasimilar↗ | Fortuna Düsseldorf | 28 | €1.9m | 92 | 86 |
| 3 | Aron Dønnumsimilar↗ | Toulouse | 28 | €5.4m | 92 | 83 |
| 4 | Jamie Lewelingsimilar↗ | VfB Stuttgart | 25 | €37m | 91 | 83 |
| 5 | Rodrigo Gomessimilar↗ | Estoril Praia | 23 | €15m | 91 | 84 |
| 6 | Carlos Vicentesimilar↗ | Deportivo Alavés | 27 | €7.4m | 91 | 83 |
| 7 | Alexander Bernhardssonsimilar↗ | Holstein Kiel | 28 | €3.2m | 91 | 83 |
| 8 | Tom Fellowssimilar↗ | West Bromwich Albion | 23 | €7.8m | 90 | 84 |
| 9 | Dilane Bakwasimilar↗ | RC Strasbourg | 24 | €26m | 90 | 83 |
| 10 | Sami Ouaissasimilar↗ | NEC Nijmegen | 22 | €8.2m | 90 | 87 |
| 11 | Felix Klaussimilar↗ | SpVgg Greuther Fürth | 34 | €500k | 90 | 83 |
| 12 | Roger Fernandessimilar↗ | Sporting Braga | 21 | €19m | 89 | 83 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Salvatore Elia
≈ 100% Salvatore Elia · strong: Shots, xG + xA · low reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, xG + xA /90, Sofascore rating
≈ 100% Salvatore Elia · strong: Accurate crosses, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Sofascore rating, Big chances created /90
≈ 100% Salvatore Elia · strong: Accurate long balls, Successful dribbles · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Successful dribbles /90, Sofascore rating
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Salvatore Elia?
By Doppel's fit score, Deian Sorescu (Gaziantep FK) is the closest profile to Salvatore Elia, with a 86/100 overall match. Florent Muslija and Aron Dønnum are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Salvatore Elia?
Yes. Deian Sorescu (Gaziantep FK) plays a similar right midfielder role and rates 86/100 at roughly €1.6m.
How does Doppel find players similar to Salvatore Elia?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Salvatore Elia's 2025/26 season, then ranks right midfielders across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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