Players like Manuel De Luca
STModena · 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 September 2026.
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Manuel De Luca is a durable striker known for his work rate and tenacity rather than standout flair. With a Sofascore rating in the bottom 42% of his peers, he contributes modestly with 10 goals and 5 assists in 32 appearances this season. While he lacks in successful dribbles and long ball accuracy, his reliability on the pitch—missing only 2 games in the last three seasons—makes him a consistent option for his team.
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 | Keisuke Gotosimilar↗ | Sint-Truidense VV | 21 | €9.3m | 88 | 81 |
| 5 | Frank Magrisimilar↗ | Toulouse | 27 | €3.2m | 88 | 78 |
| 6 | Luka Kulenovićsimilar↗ | Heracles Almelo | 27 | €600k | 88 | 78 |
| 7 | Roberto Fernándezsimilar↗ | Espanyol | 24 | €10m | 87 | 79 |
| 8 | Patrick Bamfordsimilar↗ | Sheffield United | 33 | €1.0m | 86 | 79 |
| 9 | Marco Nastisimilar↗ | Bari | 23 | €1.3m | 86 | 78 |
| 10 | Bryan Linssensimilar↗ | NEC Nijmegen | 36 | €300k | 86 | 80 |
| 11 | Andrej Ilićsimilar↗ | 1. FC Union Berlin | 26 | €8.3m | 85 | 81 |
| 12 | Dženan Pejčinovićsimilar↗ | VfL Wolfsburg | 21 | €16m | 85 | 78 |
* 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 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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