Players like Manuel De Luca
STCremonese · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitManuel De Luca's profile ↗
The players most similar to Manuel De Luca are Mihailo Ivanović, Lautaro De León, George Hirst. Doppel rates Mihailo Ivanović (Millwall) a 79/100 overall match — 93/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Luka Kulenović scores 78/100 at about €600k. Data as of October 2026.
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Manuel De Luca is a reliable striker known for his durability and work rate rather than standout technical prowess. With a Sofascore rating placing him in the bottom 42% of his peers, he contributes modestly with 10 goals and 5 assists across 32 appearances this season. While he lacks in dribbling and long ball accuracy, his consistent presence on the pitch—missing only 2 games in the last 3 seasons—makes him a dependable option for any side in need of a committed forward.
Availability: 2 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Manuel De Luca
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mihailo Ivanovićsimilar↗ | Millwall | 22 | €8.7m | 93 | 79 |
| 2 | Lautaro De Leónsimilar↗ | FC Andorra | 25 | €1.0m | 92 | 80 |
| 3 | George Hirstsimilar↗ | Ipswich Town | 27 | €11m | 89 | 79 |
| 4 | Antonio Raimondosimilar↗ | Frosinone | 22 | €4.1m | 89 | 79 |
| 5 | Keisuke Gotosimilar↗ | Sint-Truidense VV | 21 | €9.3m | 88 | 81 |
| 6 | Frank Magrisimilar↗ | Toulouse | 27 | €3.2m | 88 | 78 |
| 7 | Luka Kulenovićsimilar↗ | Heracles Almelo | 27 | €600k | 88 | 78 |
| 8 | Roberto Fernándezsimilar↗ | Espanyol | 24 | €10m | 87 | 79 |
| 9 | Patrick Bamfordsimilar↗ | Sheffield United | 33 | €1.0m | 86 | 79 |
| 10 | Ettore Gliozzisimilar↗ | Modena | 31 | €800k | 86 | 79 |
| 11 | Bryan Linssensimilar↗ | NEC Nijmegen | 36 | €300k | 86 | 80 |
| 12 | Andrej Ilićsimilar↗ | 1. FC Union Berlin | 26 | €8.3m | 85 | 81 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Manuel De Luca
≈ 100% Manuel De Luca · strong: Aerial duels won, Clearances · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Clearances /90
≈ 100% Manuel De Luca · low reliability
≈ 100% Manuel De Luca · strong: xG + xA, Aerial duels won % · medium reliability
Strengths: xG + xA /90, Aerial duels won %
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to Manuel De Luca?
Statistically, Mihailo Ivanović (Millwall) is the closest look-alike to Manuel De Luca — a 79/100 profile match (93/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
Who is the best replacement for Manuel De Luca?
By Doppel's fit score, Mihailo Ivanović (Millwall) is the closest profile to Manuel De Luca, with a 79/100 overall match. Lautaro De León and George Hirst are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Manuel De Luca?
Yes. Luka Kulenović (Heracles Almelo) plays a similar striker role and rates 78/100 at roughly €600k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Manuel De Luca?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Manuel De Luca's 2025/26 season, then ranks strikers across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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