Players like Andrea Meroni
CB/RBMantova · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitAndrea Meroni's profile ↗
The players most similar to Andrea Meroni are Espen Bjørnsen Garnås, Victor Eriksson, Francesco Folino. Doppel rates Espen Bjørnsen Garnås (Lillestrøm SK) a 79/100 overall match — 94/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Espen Bjørnsen Garnås scores 79/100 at about €300k. Data as of September 2026.
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Andrea Meroni is a dependable ball-playing centre-back who excels in aerial duels, showcasing his ability to dominate in the air with a strong presence. With a Sofascore rating placing him in the top 22% of his positional peers, he consistently performs at a high level, contributing to his team's stability. While he may not be a standout in tackles or interceptions, his durability is evident, having missed only nine games in the last three seasons, marking him as a reliable defensive asset.
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Aerial duels won. Availability: 9 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Andrea Meroni
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Espen Bjørnsen Garnåssimilar↗ | Lillestrøm SK | 32 | €300k | 94 | 79 |
| 2 | Victor Erikssonsimilar↗ | Hammarby IF | 26 | €2.9m | 93 | 80 |
| 3 | Francesco Folinosimilar↗ | Juve Stabia | 24 | €900k | 92 | 80 |
| 4 | Nicola Pietrangelisimilar↗ | Südtirol | 26 | €1.2m | 92 | 81 |
| 5 | Matias Antoninisimilar↗ | Catanzaro | 28 | €1.6m | 91 | 80 |
| 6 | Tobias Ankersimilar↗ | IK Sirius | 25 | €500k | 91 | 79 |
| 7 | Henrik Sælebakke Falchenersimilar↗ | Viking FK | 23 | €6.4m | 90 | 81 |
| 8 | Siad Gourvillesimilar↗ | US Boulogne Côte-d'Opale | 26 | €800k | 90 | 80 |
| 9 | Michael Venturisimilar↗ | Cosenza | 27 | €300k | 90 | 80 |
| 10 | Husniddin Aliqulovsimilar↗ | Çaykur Rizespor | 27 | €1.2m | 89 | 79 |
| 11 | Arda Kızıldağsimilar↗ | Gaziantep FK | 28 | €800k | 89 | 79 |
| 12 | Leo Greimlsimilar↗ | NAC Breda | 25 | €800k | 89 | 80 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Andrea Meroni
≈ 100% Andrea Meroni · strong: Aerial duels won %, Non-penalty goals · medium reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Non-penalty goals /90, Sofascore rating
≈ 100% Andrea Meroni · strong: Aerial duels won %, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Sofascore rating
≈ 100% Andrea Meroni · strong: Non-penalty goals, Sofascore rating · medium reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Sofascore rating
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Andrea Meroni?
By Doppel's fit score, Espen Bjørnsen Garnås (Lillestrøm SK) is the closest profile to Andrea Meroni, with a 79/100 overall match. Victor Eriksson and Francesco Folino are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Andrea Meroni?
Yes. Espen Bjørnsen Garnås (Lillestrøm SK) plays a similar centre back role and rates 79/100 at roughly €300k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Andrea Meroni?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Andrea Meroni'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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