Players like Nicholas Bonfanti
STMantova · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitNicholas Bonfanti's profile ↗
The players most similar to Nicholas Bonfanti are Andrej Ilić, Luka Kulenović, Jordan Siebatcheu. Doppel rates Andrej Ilić (1. FC Union Berlin) a 82/100 overall match — 87/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Luka Kulenović scores 77/100 at about €600k. Data as of September 2026.
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Nicholas Bonfanti is a forward who struggles to make a significant impact in the attacking third, reflected in his low Sofascore rating within the bottom 27% of his positional peers. While he has shown durability, missing only 11 games over the last three seasons, his lack of standout strengths and limited involvement in possession may hinder his ability to influence matches effectively. Bonfanti will need to elevate his game to become a more reliable threat in front of goal.
Availability: 11 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Nicholas Bonfanti
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Andrej Ilićsimilar↗ | 1. FC Union Berlin | 26 | €8.3m | 87 | 82 |
| 2 | Luka Kulenovićsimilar↗ | Heracles Almelo | 27 | €600k | 86 | 77 |
| 3 | Jordan Siebatcheusimilar↗ | Borussia M'gladbach | 30 | €1.4m | 85 | 80 |
| 4 | Ettore Gliozzisimilar↗ | Modena | 31 | €800k | 85 | 78 |
| 5 | George Hirstsimilar↗ | Ipswich Town | 27 | €11m | 85 | 77 |
| 6 | Max Deansimilar↗ | KAA Gent | 22 | €2.4m | 85 | 81 |
| 7 | Keisuke Gotosimilar↗ | Sint-Truidense VV | 21 | €9.3m | 85 | 79 |
| 8 | Roberto Fernándezsimilar↗ | Espanyol | 24 | €10m | 84 | 77 |
| 9 | Niclas Füllkrugsimilar↗ | Borussia Dortmund | 33 | €3.7m | 84 | 78 |
| 10 | Olivier Giroudsimilar↗ | AC Milan | 40 | €900k | 83 | 81 |
| 11 | Bryan Linssensimilar↗ | NEC Nijmegen | 36 | €300k | 83 | 78 |
| 12 | Bård Finnesimilar↗ | SK Brann | 31 | €700k | 83 | 79 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Nicholas Bonfanti
≈ 100% Nicholas Bonfanti · strong: Aerial duels won, Duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Duels won /90, Clearances /90
≈ 100% Nicholas Bonfanti · strong: Aerial duels won %, Aerial duels won · medium reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Aerial duels won /90, Duels won /90
≈ 100% Nicholas Bonfanti · strong: Clearances, Big chances created · medium reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Big chances created /90, Key passes /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Nicholas Bonfanti?
By Doppel's fit score, Andrej Ilić (1. FC Union Berlin) is the closest profile to Nicholas Bonfanti, with a 82/100 overall match. Luka Kulenović and Jordan Siebatcheu are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Nicholas Bonfanti?
Yes. Luka Kulenović (Heracles Almelo) plays a similar striker role and rates 77/100 at roughly €600k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Nicholas Bonfanti?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Nicholas Bonfanti's 2025/26 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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