Players like Luca Verna
CM/CDMCatanzaro · 2023/24 · ranked by tactical + market fitLuca Verna's profile ↗
The players most similar to Luca Verna are Robert Wagner, Iver Fossum, Lewis Baker. Doppel rates Robert Wagner (SpVgg Greuther Fürth) a 80/100 overall match — 92/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Petter Strand scores 79/100 at about €400k. Data as of July 2026.
About Luca Verna
Luca Verna is a goal-scoring central midfielder who thrives in attacking situations, evidenced by his top 25% ranking in non-penalty goals per 90 minutes. While his overall quality places him in the lower echelon of his positional peers, his durability is commendable, having missed only three games in three seasons. Although he may struggle defensively in duels and tackles, his ability to contribute in front of goal makes him a valuable asset in the right system.
Strengths: Non-penalty goals. Availability: 3 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Luca Verna
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Robert Wagnersimilar↗ | SpVgg Greuther Fürth | 23 | €2.7m | 92 | 80 |
| 2 | Iver Fossumsimilar↗ | Rosenborg BK | 30 | €500k | 89 | 79 |
| 3 | Lewis Bakersimilar↗ | Stoke City | 31 | €1.1m | 88 | 80 |
| 4 | Markus Karlsbakksimilar↗ | Lillestrøm SK | 26 | €1.5m | 88 | 81 |
| 5 | Jürgen Ekkelenkampsimilar↗ | Royal Antwerp FC | 26 | €10m | 88 | 80 |
| 6 | Edo Kayembesimilar↗ | Watford | 28 | €4.2m | 87 | 79 |
| 7 | Petter Strandsimilar↗ | Vålerenga IF | 32 | €400k | 87 | 79 |
| 8 | Ilias Koutsoupiassimilar↗ | Frosinone | 25 | €3.3m | 86 | 82 |
| 9 | Cisse Sandrasimilar↗ | Willem II Tilburg | 23 | €2.1m | 86 | 79 |
| 10 | Kerim Mrabtisimilar↗ | KV Mechelen | 32 | €1.1m | 86 | 79 |
| 11 | Isaac Pricesimilar↗ | West Bromwich Albion | 23 | €13m | 85 | 80 |
| 12 | Ozan Tufansimilar↗ | Hull City | 31 | €1.4m | 85 | 81 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Luca Verna
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Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Accurate crosses /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Luca Verna?
By Doppel's fit score, Robert Wagner (SpVgg Greuther Fürth) is the closest profile to Luca Verna, with a 80/100 overall match. Iver Fossum and Lewis Baker are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Luca Verna?
Yes. Petter Strand (Vålerenga IF) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 79/100 at roughly €400k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Luca Verna?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Luca Verna's 2023/24 season, then ranks central midfielders across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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