Players like Andrea Ghion
CDM/CMEmpoli · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitAndrea Ghion's profile ↗
The players most similar to Andrea Ghion are Nayel Mehssatou, Thomas Claes, Beñat Gerenabarrena. Doppel rates Nayel Mehssatou (KV Kortrijk) a 81/100 overall match — 93/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Thomas Van den Keybus scores 82/100 at about €700k. Data as of July 2026.
About Andrea Ghion
Andrea Ghion is a dependable defensive midfielder known for his work rate and tactical awareness. While he ranks in the top 38% of his peers, his contributions primarily shine in breaking up play and supporting the team defensively rather than in scoring or aerial duels. With only 16 games missed over the last three seasons, Ghion proves to be a reliable presence in the midfield, consistently offering stability for Empoli.
Availability: 16 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Andrea Ghion
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nayel Mehssatousimilar↗ | KV Kortrijk | 24 | €1.5m | 93 | 81 |
| 2 | Thomas Claessimilar↗ | SV Zulte Waregem | 22 | €1.5m | 91 | 81 |
| 3 | Beñat Gerenabarrenasimilar↗ | CD Castellón | 23 | €1.0m | 90 | 81 |
| 4 | Thomas Van den Keybussimilar↗ | KVC Westerlo | 25 | €700k | 90 | 82 |
| 5 | Serginhosimilar↗ | Santa Clara | 27 | €2.8m | 90 | 83 |
| 6 | Lewis O'Briensimilar↗ | Wrexham | 28 | €6.2m | 90 | 82 |
| 7 | Oscar Fraulosimilar↗ | FC Utrecht | 23 | €2.7m | 90 | 82 |
| 8 | Francisco González Metillisimilar↗ | Club Atlético Belgrano | 29 | €1.9m | 89 | 81 |
| 9 | Lincolnsimilar↗ | FC Alverca | 28 | €3.7m | 89 | 82 |
| 10 | Doğucan Haspolatsimilar↗ | KVC Westerlo | 26 | €5.2m | 89 | 82 |
| 11 | Irakli Yegoiansimilar↗ | Excelsior | 22 | €1.7m | 88 | 84 |
| 12 | Rihito Yamamotosimilar↗ | Sint-Truidense VV | 25 | €7.4m | 87 | 82 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Andrea Ghion
≈ 100% Andrea Ghion · strong: Finishing (npG − npxG · low reliability
Strengths: Finishing (npG − npxG /90)
≈ 100% Andrea Ghion · strong: Accurate crosses · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90
≈ 100% Andrea Ghion · strong: Tackles + interceptions · low reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Andrea Ghion?
By Doppel's fit score, Nayel Mehssatou (KV Kortrijk) is the closest profile to Andrea Ghion, with a 81/100 overall match. Thomas Claes and Beñat Gerenabarrena are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Andrea Ghion?
Yes. Thomas Van den Keybus (KVC Westerlo) plays a similar defensive midfielder role and rates 82/100 at roughly €700k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Andrea Ghion?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Andrea Ghion's 2025/26 season, then ranks defensive midfielders across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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