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 October 2026.
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Andrea Meroni is a solid, reliable defensive presence, excelling as a positional ball-playing centre-back. With a Sofascore rating in the top 22% of his peers, he showcases strength in aerial duels, making him a formidable presence in the air. While his tackling and interception stats may not stand out, his durability is a significant asset, having missed only nine games over the last three seasons. Meroni's consistent performances make him a dependable choice for any backline.
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↗ | Cremonese | 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↗ | Venezia | 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 closest look-alike to Andrea Meroni?
Statistically, Espen Bjørnsen Garnås (Lillestrøm SK) is the closest look-alike to Andrea Meroni — a 79/100 profile match (94/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
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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