Players like Fabio Borini
LW/STSampdoria · 2023/24 · ranked by tactical + market fitFabio Borini's profile ↗
The players most similar to Fabio Borini are Josh Windass, Abdoulie Manneh, Federico Bonazzoli. Doppel rates Josh Windass (Sheffield Wednesday) a 82/100 overall match — 94/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Patrick Brouwer scores 84/100 at about €700k. Data as of July 2026.
About Fabio Borini
Fabio Borini is a versatile forward who thrives as a left winger or striker, showcasing his ability to deliver precise long balls and create opportunities from wide areas. With a Sofascore rating in the top 17% of his positional peers, he consistently impacts games, boasting 9 goals and 3 assists in 22 appearances this season. His durability is an asset, having missed only 14 games over the past three seasons, making him a reliable presence in the squad.
Strengths: Accurate long balls, Sofascore rating. Availability: 14 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Fabio Borini
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Josh Windasssimilar↗ | Sheffield Wednesday | 32 | €1.1m | 94 | 82 |
| 2 | Abdoulie Mannehsimilar↗ | Mjällby AIF | 22 | €2.9m | 91 | 81 |
| 3 | Federico Bonazzolisimilar↗ | Cremonese | 29 | €2.6m | 90 | 80 |
| 4 | Mathis Suraysimilar↗ | Go Ahead Eagles | 25 | €3.2m | 90 | 81 |
| 5 | Joël Piroesimilar↗ | Leeds United | 27 | €9.1m | 90 | 82 |
| 6 | Patrick Brouwersimilar↗ | SC Telstar | 25 | €700k | 89 | 84 |
| 7 | Arnaud Kalimuendosimilar↗ | Stade Rennais | 24 | €24m | 89 | 82 |
| 8 | Álvaro Garcíasimilar↗ | Rayo Vallecano | 34 | €1.5m | 89 | 81 |
| 9 | Yoane Wissasimilar↗ | Brentford | 30 | €23m | 89 | 80 |
| 10 | Jonathan Burkardtsimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 26 | €29m | 89 | 81 |
| 11 | Taliscasimilar↗ | Fenerbahçe | 32 | €7.7m | 89 | 80 |
| 12 | Alerrandrosimilar↗ | Vitória | 26 | €3.1m | 88 | 80 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Fabio Borini
≈ 100% Fabio Borini · strong: Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating
≈ 100% Fabio Borini · strong: Sofascore rating, Accurate long balls · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Accurate long balls /90, Accurate final-third passes /90
≈ 100% Fabio Borini · strong: Accurate long balls, Shots · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Shots /90, Touches /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Fabio Borini?
By Doppel's fit score, Josh Windass (Sheffield Wednesday) is the closest profile to Fabio Borini, with a 82/100 overall match. Abdoulie Manneh and Federico Bonazzoli are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Fabio Borini?
Yes. Patrick Brouwer (SC Telstar) plays a similar left winger role and rates 84/100 at roughly €700k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Fabio Borini?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Fabio Borini's 2023/24 season, then ranks left wingers across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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