Players like Davide Buglio
CM/CDMCatanzaro · 2024/25 · ranked by tactical + market fitDavide Buglio's profile ↗
The players most similar to Davide Buglio are Samuel Giovane, Patrick Metcalfe, Ryad Hachem. Doppel rates Samuel Giovane (Carrarese) a 79/100 overall match — 91/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Patrick Metcalfe scores 79/100 at about €500k. Data as of August 2026.
About Davide Buglio
Davide Buglio is a steady, reliable central midfielder who prioritizes consistency over flamboyance. While his Sofascore rating indicates he falls in the bottom 43% of his positional peers, his durability shines through with only eight games missed in three seasons, showcasing his reliability. However, he struggles to impact games defensively, with low figures in tackles, interceptions, and duels won, limiting his effectiveness in breaking up play.
Availability: 8 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Davide Buglio
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Samuel Giovanesimilar↗ | Carrarese | 23 | €1.2m | 91 | 79 |
| 2 | Patrick Metcalfesimilar↗ | Fredrikstad FK | 28 | €500k | 91 | 79 |
| 3 | Ryad Hachemsimilar↗ | Red Star FC | 28 | €900k | 90 | 79 |
| 4 | Rafael Bauzàsimilar↗ | Mirandés | 21 | €1.1m | 89 | 81 |
| 5 | Martin Palumbosimilar↗ | US Avellino 1912 | 24 | €1.6m | 89 | 80 |
| 6 | Tom Strannegårdsimilar↗ | IK Start | 24 | €600k | 89 | 79 |
| 7 | Mathis Servaissimilar↗ | KV Mechelen | 22 | €3.8m | 89 | 82 |
| 8 | Santiago Castañedasimilar↗ | SC Paderborn 07 | 22 | €5.2m | 88 | 79 |
| 9 | Julian Baassimilar↗ | Excelsior | 24 | €800k | 88 | 79 |
| 10 | Ruben Jenssensimilar↗ | Tromsø IL | 38 | €100k | 86 | 80 |
| 11 | Clint Leemanssimilar↗ | NAC Breda | 31 | €400k | 86 | 80 |
| 12 | Mael Corbozsimilar↗ | Arminia Bielefeld | 32 | €400k | 86 | 79 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Davide Buglio
≈ 100% Davide Buglio · medium reliability
≈ 100% Davide Buglio · strong: Aerial duels won % · medium reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %
≈ 100% Davide Buglio · strong: Accurate crosses · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Davide Buglio?
By Doppel's fit score, Samuel Giovane (Carrarese) is the closest profile to Davide Buglio, with a 79/100 overall match. Patrick Metcalfe and Ryad Hachem are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Davide Buglio?
Yes. Patrick Metcalfe (Fredrikstad FK) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 79/100 at roughly €500k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Davide Buglio?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Davide Buglio's 2024/25 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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