Players like Nicola Falasco
LB/LMAscoli · 2023/24 · ranked by tactical + market fitNicola Falasco's profile ↗
The players most similar to Nicola Falasco are Ryan Giles, Alex Telles, Tim Handwerker. Doppel rates Ryan Giles (Hull City) a 82/100 overall match — 89/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Tim Handwerker scores 85/100 at about €600k. Data as of July 2026.
About Nicola Falasco
Nicola Falasco is a creative left-back who excels as a playmaking wide player, showcasing his ability to deliver precise crosses and key passes that elevate his team's attacking play. With a Sofascore rating in the top 30% of his positional peers, his strengths lie in his exceptional crossing accuracy and vision, contributing significantly to build-up play and chance creation. Remarkably durable, he has missed only four games in the past three seasons, making him a reliable asset on the pitch.
Strengths: Accurate crosses, Key passes, Accurate long balls. Availability: 4 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Nicola Falasco
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ryan Gilessimilar↗ | Hull City | 26 | €11m | 89 | 82 |
| 2 | Alex Tellessimilar↗ | Botafogo | 34 | €2.9m | 89 | 81 |
| 3 | Tim Handwerkersimilar↗ | Arminia Bielefeld | 28 | €600k | 89 | 85 |
| 4 | Dean Jamessimilar↗ | Go Ahead Eagles | 26 | €1.6m | 89 | 84 |
| 5 | Joachim Soltvedtsimilar↗ | SK Brann | 31 | €700k | 88 | 82 |
| 6 | John Tolkinsimilar↗ | Holstein Kiel | 24 | €2.4m | 88 | 82 |
| 7 | Tom Strannegårdsimilar↗ | IK Start | 24 | €600k | 88 | 81 |
| 8 | Maxim De Cuypersimilar↗ | Club Brugge KV | 26 | €21m | 88 | 82 |
| 9 | Tiago Araújosimilar↗ | KAA Gent | 25 | €2.4m | 87 | 82 |
| 10 | Youssef Enriquezsimilar↗ | Deportivo Alavés | 21 | €4.3m | 87 | 81 |
| 11 | Alexander Rossipalsimilar↗ | SG Dynamo Dresden | 30 | €600k | 87 | 81 |
| 12 | Samuele Angorisimilar↗ | Pisa | 23 | €4.3m | 87 | 84 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Nicola Falasco
≈ 100% Nicola Falasco · strong: Accurate crosses, Big chances created · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Big chances created /90
≈ 100% Nicola Falasco · strong: Big chances created, Accurate crosses · medium reliability
Strengths: Big chances created /90, Accurate crosses /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Nicola Falasco · strong: Accurate crosses, Key passes · medium reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Key passes /90, xG + xA /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Nicola Falasco?
By Doppel's fit score, Ryan Giles (Hull City) is the closest profile to Nicola Falasco, with a 82/100 overall match. Alex Telles and Tim Handwerker are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Nicola Falasco?
Yes. Tim Handwerker (Arminia Bielefeld) plays a similar left back role and rates 85/100 at roughly €600k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Nicola Falasco?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Nicola Falasco's 2023/24 season, then ranks left backs across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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