Players like Francesco Forte
STCosenza · 2023/24 · ranked by tactical + market fitFrancesco Forte's profile ↗
The players most similar to Francesco Forte are Thomas Cannon, Levente Szabó, Cristhian Stuani. Doppel rates Thomas Cannon (Sheffield United) a 78/100 overall match — 94/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Nikola Vasic scores 79/100 at about €200k. Data as of July 2026.
About Francesco Forte
Francesco Forte is a robust target man who excels in aerial duels, making him a valuable asset in the attacking phase. With a Sofascore rating in the top 43% of his peers, he demonstrates solid overall quality, contributing effectively in the final third despite not being a creative playmaker. His durability is notable, having missed only a few games over the last three seasons, showcasing his reliability as a consistent option in the squad.
Strengths: Aerial duels won. Availability: 15 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Francesco Forte
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Thomas Cannonsimilar↗ | Sheffield United | 24 | €6.7m | 94 | 78 |
| 2 | Levente Szabósimilar↗ | Eintracht Braunschweig | 27 | €500k | 93 | 78 |
| 3 | Cristhian Stuanisimilar↗ | Girona FC | 40 | €700k | 92 | 83 |
| 4 | German Onugkhasimilar↗ | Kayserispor | 30 | €1.7m | 92 | 78 |
| 5 | Nikola Vasicsimilar↗ | IF Brommapojkarna | 35 | €200k | 91 | 79 |
| 6 | Ayase Uedasimilar↗ | Feyenoord | 28 | €17m | 91 | 83 |
| 7 | Ante Budimirsimilar↗ | Osasuna | 35 | €2.6m | 91 | 84 |
| 8 | Oskar Zawadasimilar↗ | RKC Waalwijk | 30 | €500k | 90 | 83 |
| 9 | Max Fengersimilar↗ | IFK Göteborg | 25 | €2.2m | 90 | 79 |
| 10 | Pape Moussa Fallsimilar↗ | RAAL La Louvière | 22 | €3.7m | 90 | 83 |
| 11 | Álex Millánsimilar↗ | Leganés | 27 | €800k | 89 | 78 |
| 12 | Adam Bareirosimilar↗ | Fortaleza | 30 | €3.6m | 89 | 78 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Francesco Forte
≈ 100% Francesco Forte · low reliability
≈ 100% Francesco Forte · strong: Aerial duels won %, Aerial duels won · medium reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% Francesco Forte · strong: Non-penalty goals, xG + xA · medium reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, xG + xA /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90)
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Francesco Forte?
By Doppel's fit score, Thomas Cannon (Sheffield United) is the closest profile to Francesco Forte, with a 78/100 overall match. Levente Szabó and Cristhian Stuani are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Francesco Forte?
Yes. Nikola Vasic (IF Brommapojkarna) plays a similar striker role and rates 79/100 at roughly €200k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Francesco Forte?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Francesco Forte's 2023/24 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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