Players like Fabio Gerli
CDM/CMModena · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitFabio Gerli's profile ↗
The players most similar to Fabio Gerli are Joe Rothwell, Tommaso Berti, Angel Gomes. Doppel rates Joe Rothwell (Sheffield United) a 80/100 overall match — 89/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Alexandru Maxim scores 82/100 at about €300k. Data as of October 2026.
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Fabio Gerli is a reliable central midfielder known for his composure and playmaking ability, showcasing his qualities with a top 21% Sofascore rating among positional peers. His strength lies in controlling the tempo and distributing the ball effectively, making him a valuable asset in midfield. While he may not excel in physical duels or aerial challenges, his durability is a significant plus, having missed only six games in the last three seasons, underlining his reliability on the pitch.
Strengths: Sofascore rating. Availability: 6 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Fabio Gerli
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Joe Rothwellsimilar↗ | Sheffield United | 31 | €600k | 89 | 80 |
| 2 | Tommaso Bertisimilar↗ | Cesena | 22 | €6.0m | 88 | 82 |
| 3 | Angel Gomessimilar↗ | Olympique de Marseille | 26 | €11m | 87 | 81 |
| 4 | Kike Pérezsimilar↗ | Venezia | 29 | €2.3m | 86 | 81 |
| 5 | Olivier Ntchamsimilar↗ | Samsunspor | 30 | €1.9m | 85 | 80 |
| 6 | Håkon Evjensimilar↗ | Bodø/Glimt | 26 | €4.8m | 85 | 80 |
| 7 | Alexandru Maximsimilar↗ | Gaziantep FK | 36 | €300k | 84 | 82 |
| 8 | João Carvalhosimilar↗ | Estoril Praia | 29 | €4.8m | 83 | 80 |
| 9 | Görkem Sağlamsimilar↗ | Kayserispor | 28 | €800k | 83 | 82 |
| 10 | Ryotaro Itosimilar↗ | Sint-Truidense VV | 28 | €5.8m | 83 | 81 |
| 11 | John Swiftsimilar↗ | Portsmouth | 31 | €800k | 83 | 81 |
| 12 | Nuno Santossimilar↗ | Vitória SC | 27 | €2.7m | 83 | 82 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Fabio Gerli
≈ 100% Fabio Gerli · strong: Accurate crosses, Key passes · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Key passes /90, Accurate final-third passes /90
≈ 100% Fabio Gerli · low reliability
≈ 100% Fabio Gerli · strong: Big chances created, Accurate long balls · low reliability
Strengths: Big chances created /90, Accurate long balls /90, Sofascore rating
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to Fabio Gerli?
Statistically, Joe Rothwell (Sheffield United) is the closest look-alike to Fabio Gerli — a 80/100 profile match (89/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
Who is the best replacement for Fabio Gerli?
By Doppel's fit score, Joe Rothwell (Sheffield United) is the closest profile to Fabio Gerli, with a 80/100 overall match. Tommaso Berti and Angel Gomes are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Fabio Gerli?
Yes. Alexandru Maxim (Gaziantep FK) plays a similar defensive midfielder role and rates 82/100 at roughly €300k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Fabio Gerli?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Fabio Gerli's 2025/26 season, then ranks defensive midfielders across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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