Players like Leonardo Benedetti
CMVirtus Entella · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitLeonardo Benedetti's profile ↗
The players most similar to Leonardo Benedetti are Léandre Kuavita, Samba Diba, Joffrey Bultel. Doppel rates Léandre Kuavita (Standard Liège) a 81/100 overall match — 94/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Samba Diba scores 80/100 at about €400k. Data as of August 2026.
About Leonardo Benedetti
Leonardo Benedetti is a tenacious central midfielder with a strong aerial presence, excelling in duels despite his overall Sofascore rating placing him in the bottom 5% of his positional peers. While his contributions in attack may be limited, his ability to win headers adds a valuable dimension to his team's dynamics. However, his injury history raises concerns about his reliability, as he has missed significant time over the last few seasons.
Strengths: Aerial duels won. Availability: 29 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Leonardo Benedetti
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Léandre Kuavitasimilar↗ | Standard Liège | 22 | €700k | 94 | 81 |
| 2 | Samba Dibasimilar↗ | Grenoble Foot 38 | 23 | €400k | 93 | 80 |
| 3 | Joffrey Bultelsimilar↗ | US Boulogne Côte-d'Opale | 26 | €400k | 92 | 79 |
| 4 | Théo Chennahisimilar↗ | Montpellier | 21 | €2.4m | 92 | 82 |
| 5 | Lorenzo Ignacchitisimilar↗ | Reggiana | 22 | €1.6m | 92 | 81 |
| 6 | Patrick Metcalfesimilar↗ | Fredrikstad FK | 28 | €500k | 92 | 80 |
| 7 | Nolan Binetsimilar↗ | US Boulogne Côte-d'Opale | 22 | €1.2m | 92 | 81 |
| 8 | Selu Diallosimilar↗ | Cultural Leonesa | 23 | €400k | 92 | 81 |
| 9 | Samuel Giovanesimilar↗ | Carrarese | 23 | €1.2m | 92 | 80 |
| 10 | Selvi Clúasimilar↗ | Mirandés | 21 | €300k | 91 | 81 |
| 11 | Niklas Pyyhtiäsimilar↗ | Ternana | 23 | €1.4m | 91 | 80 |
| 12 | Santiago Castañedasimilar↗ | SC Paderborn 07 | 22 | €5.2m | 90 | 80 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Leonardo Benedetti
≈ 100% Leonardo Benedetti · low reliability
≈ 100% Leonardo Benedetti · strong: Aerial duels won % · medium reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %
≈ 100% Leonardo Benedetti · strong: Aerial duels won, Aerial duels won % · medium reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Aerial duels won %
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Leonardo Benedetti?
By Doppel's fit score, Léandre Kuavita (Standard Liège) is the closest profile to Leonardo Benedetti, with a 81/100 overall match. Samba Diba and Joffrey Bultel are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Leonardo Benedetti?
Yes. Samba Diba (Grenoble Foot 38) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 80/100 at roughly €400k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Leonardo Benedetti?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Leonardo Benedetti'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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