Players like Diego Falcinelli
STSpezia · 2024/25 · ranked by tactical + market fitDiego Falcinelli's profile ↗
The players most similar to Diego Falcinelli are Danel Sinani, Raul Florucz, Thom van Bergen. Doppel rates Danel Sinani (FC St. Pauli) a 81/100 overall match — 94/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Arnaut Danjuma scores 80/100 at about €2.8m. Data as of July 2026.
About Diego Falcinelli
Diego Falcinelli profiles as a seasoned target man, offering experience and durability on the pitch at 35 years old. Despite a Sofascore rating in the bottom 45%, he remains a reliable presence, having missed no games in the last three seasons. While his goal-scoring and aerial contributions have waned, his ability to hold up play and link with teammates can still provide value in the right system, making him a dependable option in the squad.
Availability: no injuries recorded in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Diego Falcinelli
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Danel Sinanisimilar↗ | FC St. Pauli | 29 | €2.9m | 94 | 81 |
| 2 | Raul Floruczsimilar↗ | Royale Union Saint-Gilloise | 25 | €3.8m | 92 | 81 |
| 3 | Thom van Bergensimilar↗ | FC Groningen | 22 | €3.1m | 91 | 86 |
| 4 | Lassine Sinayokosimilar↗ | Auxerre | 27 | €11m | 91 | 80 |
| 5 | Neal Maupaysimilar↗ | Brentford | 30 | €4.1m | 91 | 83 |
| 6 | Arnaut Danjumasimilar↗ | Valencia | 29 | €2.8m | 90 | 80 |
| 7 | Mikel Oyarzabalsimilar↗ | Real Sociedad | 29 | €27m | 89 | 81 |
| 8 | Jonathan Burkardtsimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 26 | €29m | 89 | 81 |
| 9 | Julián Alvarezsimilar↗ | Manchester City | 26 | €116m | 89 | 80 |
| 10 | Endricksimilar↗ | Olympique Lyonnais | 20 | €42m | 89 | 80 |
| 11 | Pierre-Emerick Aubameyangsimilar↗ | Olympique de Marseille | 37 | €2.4m | 89 | 83 |
| 12 | Matías Fernández-Pardosimilar↗ | Lille | 21 | €38m | 89 | 80 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Diego Falcinelli
≈ 100% Diego Falcinelli · strong: Touches, Accurate crosses · medium reliability
Strengths: Touches /90, Accurate crosses /90, Accurate final-third passes /90
≈ 100% Diego Falcinelli · strong: Accurate crosses, Possession won in att. third · medium reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Possession won in att. third /90, Shots /90
≈ 100% Diego Falcinelli · strong: Possession won in att. third, Shots · low reliability
Strengths: Possession won in att. third /90, Shots /90, Accurate final-third passes /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Diego Falcinelli?
By Doppel's fit score, Danel Sinani (FC St. Pauli) is the closest profile to Diego Falcinelli, with a 81/100 overall match. Raul Florucz and Thom van Bergen are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Diego Falcinelli?
Yes. Arnaut Danjuma (Valencia) plays a similar striker role and rates 80/100 at roughly €2.8m.
How does Doppel find players similar to Diego Falcinelli?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Diego Falcinelli's 2024/25 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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