Players like Salvatore Burrai
CM/CDMMantova · 2024/25 · ranked by tactical + market fitSalvatore Burrai's profile ↗
Salvatore Burrai is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for Mantova in Serie B, with 27 appearances in the 2024/25 season, contributing 1 goal and 3 assists. Players similar to Burrai include Giacomo Calò from Frosinone, who has a fit score of 87/100, and Görkem Sağlam from Hatayspor, also with a fit score of 87/100, both showcasing comparable roles and statistical profiles.
About Salvatore Burrai
Salvatore Burrai is a seasoned deep-lying playmaker, showcasing his elite passing ability with accurate long balls and crosses that place him in the top 9% of his peers. At 39, he remains remarkably durable, missing no games over the past three seasons, and boasts a Sofascore rating in the top 11% of his position. While he may not excel in duels or dribbles, his vision and distribution make him an invaluable asset in controlling the tempo and orchestrating play from deep.
Strengths: Accurate long balls, Accurate crosses, Sofascore rating. Availability: no injuries recorded in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Salvatore Burrai
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jakub Kałuzińskisimilar↗ | Antalyaspor | 24 | €2.3m | 94 | 83 |
| 2 | Giacomo Calòsimilar↗ | Frosinone | 29 | €2.3m | 94 | 87 |
| 3 | Görkem Sağlamsimilar↗ | Hatayspor | 28 | €800k | 93 | 87 |
| 4 | Simone Pontissosimilar↗ | Catanzaro | 29 | €1.1m | 92 | 84 |
| 5 | Barry Bannansimilar↗ | Sheffield Wednesday | 37 | €200k | 90 | 82 |
| 6 | Mathis Servaissimilar↗ | KV Mechelen | 22 | €3.8m | 90 | 83 |
| 7 | Will Smallbonesimilar↗ | Southampton | 26 | €3.4m | 90 | 84 |
| 8 | Kartal Kayra Yılmazsimilar↗ | Kayserispor | 26 | €2.4m | 89 | 82 |
| 9 | Nicolas Madsensimilar↗ | Queens Park Rangers | 26 | €5.2m | 89 | 80 |
| 10 | Enzo Leopoldsimilar↗ | Hannover 96 | 26 | €4.2m | 89 | 81 |
| 11 | Clint Leemanssimilar↗ | NAC Breda | 31 | €400k | 88 | 82 |
| 12 | Alexandru Maximsimilar↗ | Gaziantep FK | 36 | €300k | 88 | 84 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Salvatore Burrai
≈ 100% Salvatore Burrai · strong: Accurate crosses, Key passes · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Key passes /90, Accurate long balls /90
≈ 100% Salvatore Burrai · strong: Sofascore rating, Key passes · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Key passes /90, Accurate crosses /90
≈ 100% Salvatore Burrai · strong: Accurate crosses, Big chances created · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Big chances created /90, Key passes /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Salvatore Burrai?
By Doppel's fit score, Jakub Kałuziński (Antalyaspor) is the closest profile to Salvatore Burrai, with a 83/100 overall match. Giacomo Calò and Görkem Sağlam are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Salvatore Burrai?
Yes. Barry Bannan (Sheffield Wednesday) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 82/100 at roughly €200k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Salvatore Burrai?
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