Players like Giuseppe Leone
CM/CDMJuve Stabia · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitGiuseppe Leone's profile ↗
The players most similar to Giuseppe Leone are Thomas Claes, Barry Bannan, Filippo Ranocchia. Doppel rates Thomas Claes (SV Zulte Waregem) a 83/100 overall match — 93/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Barry Bannan scores 83/100 at about €200k. Data as of September 2026.
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Giuseppe Leone is a composed ball-playing central midfielder, excelling in orchestrating play with his accurate long balls. His top 24% Sofascore rating among positional peers highlights his quality and reliability, making him a valuable asset for Juve Stabia. With impressive durability, missing only 2 games in the last three seasons, Leone's presence in midfield is a consistent advantage, though he could improve in duels to enhance his defensive contribution.
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Accurate long balls. Availability: 2 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Giuseppe Leone
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Thomas Claessimilar↗ | SV Zulte Waregem | 22 | €1.5m | 93 | 83 |
| 2 | Barry Bannansimilar↗ | Sheffield Wednesday | 37 | €200k | 92 | 83 |
| 3 | Filippo Ranocchiasimilar↗ | Palermo | 25 | €3.9m | 91 | 82 |
| 4 | Enzo Leopoldsimilar↗ | Hannover 96 | 26 | €4.2m | 91 | 82 |
| 5 | Mika Baursimilar↗ | SC Paderborn 07 | 22 | €4.7m | 91 | 83 |
| 6 | Habib Diarrasimilar↗ | RC Strasbourg | 22 | €37m | 90 | 83 |
| 7 | Lincolnsimilar↗ | FC Alverca | 28 | €3.7m | 90 | 83 |
| 8 | Alfie Devinesimilar↗ | Preston North End | 22 | €8.2m | 90 | 85 |
| 9 | Kartal Kayra Yılmazsimilar↗ | Kayserispor | 26 | €2.4m | 90 | 83 |
| 10 | Doğucan Haspolatsimilar↗ | KVC Westerlo | 26 | €5.2m | 90 | 83 |
| 11 | Qazim Lacisimilar↗ | Çaykur Rizespor | 30 | €2.9m | 90 | 82 |
| 12 | Mathis Servaissimilar↗ | KV Mechelen | 22 | €3.8m | 89 | 82 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Giuseppe Leone
≈ 100% Giuseppe Leone · strong: Accurate crosses · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90
≈ 100% Giuseppe Leone · strong: Sofascore rating, Accurate long balls · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Accurate long balls /90, Key passes /90
≈ 100% Giuseppe Leone · strong: Sofascore rating, Accurate crosses · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Accurate crosses /90, Accurate long balls /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Giuseppe Leone?
By Doppel's fit score, Thomas Claes (SV Zulte Waregem) is the closest profile to Giuseppe Leone, with a 83/100 overall match. Barry Bannan and Filippo Ranocchia are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Giuseppe Leone?
Yes. Barry Bannan (Sheffield Wednesday) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 83/100 at roughly €200k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Giuseppe Leone?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Giuseppe Leone'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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