Players like Samuel Giovane
CM/CDMPalermo · 2024/25 · ranked by tactical + market fitSamuel Giovane's profile ↗
The players most similar to Samuel Giovane are Niklas Pyyhtiä, Youssouf Diarra, Andrea Franzoni. Doppel rates Niklas Pyyhtiä (Modena) a 82/100 overall match — 94/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Mael Corboz scores 82/100 at about €400k. Data as of October 2026.
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Samuel Giovane is a creative central midfielder with a knack for generating big chances, showcasing his playmaking abilities. Despite his overall Sofascore rating placing him in the bottom 15% of his peers, his durability stands out, having missed no games in the last three seasons, marking him as a reliable option. While he may struggle with defensive contributions and long ball accuracy, his capacity to influence the game in the final third makes him a player to watch in the right setup.
Strengths: Big chances created. Availability: no injuries recorded in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Samuel Giovane
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Niklas Pyyhtiäsimilar↗ | Modena | 23 | €1.4m | 94 | 82 |
| 2 | Youssouf Diarrasimilar↗ | Cádiz | 28 | €800k | 93 | 81 |
| 3 | Andrea Franzonisimilar↗ | Virtus Entella | 29 | €700k | 93 | 85 |
| 4 | Ilias Koutsoupiassimilar↗ | Frosinone | 25 | €3.3m | 92 | 85 |
| 5 | Ulrik Mathisensimilar↗ | SK Brann | 27 | €700k | 90 | 84 |
| 6 | Mael Corbozsimilar↗ | Arminia Bielefeld | 32 | €400k | 90 | 82 |
| 7 | Rafael Bauzàsimilar↗ | Espanyol | 21 | €1.1m | 89 | 81 |
| 8 | Martin Palumbosimilar↗ | US Avellino 1912 | 24 | €1.6m | 89 | 80 |
| 9 | Kuryu Matsukisimilar↗ | Southampton | 23 | €2.8m | 89 | 82 |
| 10 | Giovanni Fabbiansimilar↗ | Parma | 23 | €9.3m | 88 | 81 |
| 11 | Luuk Brouwerssimilar↗ | SC Heerenveen | 28 | €1.4m | 88 | 80 |
| 12 | Jürgen Ekkelenkampsimilar↗ | Udinese | 26 | €10m | 87 | 80 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Samuel Giovane
≈ 100% Samuel Giovane · medium reliability
≈ 100% Samuel Giovane · low reliability
≈ 100% Samuel Giovane · strong: Shots, xG + xA · low reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, xG + xA /90
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to Samuel Giovane?
Statistically, Niklas Pyyhtiä (Modena) is the closest look-alike to Samuel Giovane — a 82/100 profile match (94/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
Who is the best replacement for Samuel Giovane?
By Doppel's fit score, Niklas Pyyhtiä (Modena) is the closest profile to Samuel Giovane, with a 82/100 overall match. Youssouf Diarra and Andrea Franzoni are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Samuel Giovane?
Yes. Mael Corboz (Arminia Bielefeld) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 82/100 at roughly €400k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Samuel Giovane?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Samuel Giovane's 2024/25 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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