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 (Leeds United) a 80/100 overall match — 89/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Barry Bannan scores 79/100 at about €200k. Data as of September 2026.
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Fabio Gerli is a composed central midfielder known for his tactical intelligence and ability to control the tempo of the game. With a Sofascore rating in the top 21% of his peers, he showcases quality through his passing and playmaking abilities, contributing effectively with one goal and three assists over 35 appearances. While he may not excel in physical duels, his reliability on the pitch is underscored by missing only six games in the last three seasons, making him a dependable asset for any midfield.
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 · 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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