Players like Nicholas Bonfanti
STMantova · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitNicholas Bonfanti's profile ↗
Nicholas Bonfanti is a striker for Mantova in Italy's Serie B, with 12 appearances and 617 minutes played in the 2025/26 season. Players similar to Bonfanti include Andrej Ilić from 1. FC Union Berlin, who has a fit score of 82/100, and Ettore Gliozzi from Modena, with a fit score of 78/100. These players share comparable roles and statistical profiles, making them potential alternatives for teams seeking strikers with similar attributes.
About Nicholas Bonfanti
Nicholas Bonfanti profiles as a conventional striker, but his current form suggests he’s struggling to make a significant impact. With a Sofascore rating placing him in the bottom 43% of his peers, his contributions in front of goal are limited, evidenced by just 6 goals in 29 appearances. While he’s generally reliable with few games missed over the past three seasons, his low metrics in touches and possession won indicate a need for improvement in his overall influence in attacking phases.
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 · data: Sofascore, 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?
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