Players like Nicola Murru
LB/LMSampdoria · 2023/24 · ranked by tactical + market fitNicola Murru's profile ↗
The players most similar to Nicola Murru are Craig Forsyth, Andrew Hughes, Léo Pétrot. Doppel rates Craig Forsyth (Derby County) a 79/100 overall match — 93/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Craig Forsyth scores 79/100 at about €100k. Data as of July 2026.
About Nicola Murru
Nicola Murru is a robust defensive left-back known for his aerial prowess, consistently winning duels in the air, which positions him as a solid last line of defense. With a Sofascore rating placing him in the top 43% of his peers, he demonstrates reliability and defensive acumen, making him a dependable asset for Sampdoria. However, his tendency to struggle with accurate final-third passes limits his attacking contributions, and his injury record raises concerns about his availability.
Strengths: Aerial duels won, Aerial duels won %. Availability: 19 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Nicola Murru
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Craig Forsythsimilar↗ | Derby County | 37 | €100k | 93 | 79 |
| 2 | Andrew Hughessimilar↗ | Preston North End | 34 | €300k | 92 | 79 |
| 3 | Léo Pétrotsimilar↗ | Saint-Étienne | 29 | €1.4m | 92 | 78 |
| 4 | Marin Šverkosimilar↗ | Venezia | 28 | €1.6m | 91 | 78 |
| 5 | Dimitrios Nikolaousimilar↗ | Spezia | 28 | €800k | 91 | 78 |
| 6 | Jose Fontánsimilar↗ | FC Cartagena | 26 | €1.9m | 90 | 80 |
| 7 | Márton Dárdaisimilar↗ | Hertha BSC | 24 | €2.6m | 90 | 79 |
| 8 | Connor Ogilviesimilar↗ | Portsmouth | 30 | €500k | 90 | 78 |
| 9 | Valerio Mantovanisimilar↗ | Bari | 30 | €400k | 90 | 77 |
| 10 | Massimiliano Mangravitisimilar↗ | Cesena | 28 | €1.3m | 90 | 79 |
| 11 | Julien Kouadiosimilar↗ | Annecy FC | 27 | €900k | 90 | 79 |
| 12 | Marco Imperialesimilar↗ | Carrarese | 27 | €1.0m | 90 | 79 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Nicola Murru
≈ 100% Nicola Murru · strong: Aerial duels won, Clearances · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Clearances /90
≈ 100% Nicola Murru · strong: Aerial duels won, Aerial duels won % · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Aerial duels won %, Duels won /90
≈ 100% Nicola Murru · low reliability
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Nicola Murru?
By Doppel's fit score, Craig Forsyth (Derby County) is the closest profile to Nicola Murru, with a 79/100 overall match. Andrew Hughes and Léo Pétrot are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Nicola Murru?
Yes. Craig Forsyth (Derby County) plays a similar left back role and rates 79/100 at roughly €100k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Nicola Murru?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Nicola Murru's 2023/24 season, then ranks left backs across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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