Players like Luca Valzania
CM/CDM/CAMPescara · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitLuca Valzania's profile ↗
The players most similar to Luca Valzania are Niklas Pyyhtiä, Samuel Giovane, Rafael Bauzà. Doppel rates Niklas Pyyhtiä (Ternana) a 83/100 overall match — 95/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Abdellah Baallal scores 79/100 at about €100k. Data as of July 2026.
About Luca Valzania
Luca Valzania is a durable, aerially dominant defensive midfielder, showcasing his effectiveness in duels with a strong aerial duels won percentage. While his overall quality ranks in the bottom tier among peers, his reliability on the pitch is notable, having missed no games in the past three seasons. However, his limited involvement in ball progression and lower touch frequency may hinder his influence in build-up play, making him a more specialized presence in the midfield.
Strengths: Aerial duels won %. Availability: no injuries recorded in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Luca Valzania
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Niklas Pyyhtiäsimilar↗ | Ternana | 23 | €1.4m | 95 | 83 |
| 2 | Samuel Giovanesimilar↗ | Carrarese | 23 | €1.2m | 92 | 80 |
| 3 | Rafael Bauzàsimilar↗ | Mirandés | 21 | €1.1m | 91 | 82 |
| 4 | Fabrizio Caligarasimilar↗ | Ascoli | 26 | €500k | 90 | 79 |
| 5 | Abdellah Baallalsimilar↗ | Clermont Foot | 22 | €100k | 89 | 79 |
| 6 | Sander van de Streeksimilar↗ | Antalyaspor | 33 | €500k | 88 | 80 |
| 7 | Pieter Gerkenssimilar↗ | Cercle Brugge | 31 | €700k | 88 | 79 |
| 8 | Andrea Franzonisimilar↗ | Virtus Entella | 29 | €700k | 88 | 80 |
| 9 | Mathis Servaissimilar↗ | KV Mechelen | 22 | €3.8m | 87 | 79 |
| 10 | Thijs Oostingsimilar↗ | PEC Zwolle | 26 | €900k | 86 | 83 |
| 11 | Ruben Müllersimilar↗ | SC Paderborn 07 | 21 | €1.1m | 86 | 79 |
| 12 | Carlo Holsesimilar↗ | Samsunspor | 27 | €6.5m | 85 | 80 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Luca Valzania
≈ 100% Luca Valzania · strong: Aerial duels won % · medium reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %
≈ 100% Luca Valzania · medium reliability
≈ 100% Luca Valzania · strong: Aerial duels won % · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Luca Valzania?
By Doppel's fit score, Niklas Pyyhtiä (Ternana) is the closest profile to Luca Valzania, with a 83/100 overall match. Samuel Giovane and Rafael Bauzà are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Luca Valzania?
Yes. Abdellah Baallal (Clermont Foot) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 79/100 at roughly €100k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Luca Valzania?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Luca Valzania's 2025/26 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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