Players like Fabio Gerli
CDM/CMModena · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitFabio Gerli's profile ↗
Fabio Gerli is a defensive midfielder/central midfielder for Modena in Serie B, with 33 appearances and 2666 minutes played in the 2025/26 season. Players similar to Gerli include Joe Rothwell from Leeds United, who has a fit score of 80/100, and Tommaso Berti of Cesena, with a fit score of 82/100. Both players exhibit comparable roles and statistical profiles within their respective leagues.
About Fabio Gerli
Fabio Gerli is a composed ball-playing central midfielder, excelling in orchestrating play from deep. With a Sofascore rating placing him in the top 18% of his positional peers, he showcases exceptional quality in ball distribution and maintaining possession, contributing effectively with a goal and three assists this season. While he may not excel in aerial duels or defensive duels, his reliability is underscored by just six games missed over the last three seasons, highlighting his durability and importance to the team.
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↗ | Leeds United | 31 | €600k | 89 | 80 |
| 2 | Tommaso Bertisimilar↗ | Cesena | 22 | €6.0m | 88 | 82 |
| 3 | Angel Gomessimilar↗ | Lille | 26 | €11m | 87 | 81 |
| 4 | Barry Bannansimilar↗ | Sheffield Wednesday | 37 | €200k | 87 | 79 |
| 5 | Kike Pérezsimilar↗ | Venezia | 29 | €2.3m | 86 | 81 |
| 6 | Olivier Ntchamsimilar↗ | Samsunspor | 30 | €1.9m | 85 | 80 |
| 7 | Håkon Evjensimilar↗ | Bodø/Glimt | 26 | €4.8m | 85 | 80 |
| 8 | Alexandru Maximsimilar↗ | Gaziantep FK | 36 | €300k | 84 | 82 |
| 9 | João Carvalhosimilar↗ | Estoril Praia | 29 | €4.8m | 83 | 80 |
| 10 | Görkem Sağlamsimilar↗ | Hatayspor | 28 | €800k | 83 | 82 |
| 11 | Ryotaro Itosimilar↗ | Sint-Truidense VV | 28 | €5.8m | 83 | 81 |
| 12 | John Swiftsimilar↗ | West Bromwich Albion | 31 | €800k | 83 | 81 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, 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 best replacement for Fabio Gerli?
By Doppel's fit score, Joe Rothwell (Leeds 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. Barry Bannan (Sheffield Wednesday) plays a similar defensive midfielder role and rates 79/100 at roughly €200k.
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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