Players like Mario Gargiulo
CM/CDMCosenza · 2024/25 · ranked by tactical + market fitMario Gargiulo's profile ↗
The players most similar to Mario Gargiulo are Youness Lachhab, Stefan Džodić, Iker Kortajarena. Doppel rates Youness Lachhab (AD Ceuta) a 79/100 overall match — 92/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Danijel Aleksić scores 82/100 at about €200k. Data as of July 2026.
About Mario Gargiulo
Mario Gargiulo is a robust defensive midfielder, excelling in aerial duels and clearances, making him a valuable asset in breaking up opposition play. While his overall quality sits in the lower tier among his peers, his ability to dominate in the air (top 9%) showcases his defensive capabilities. However, his injury history raises concerns about reliability on the pitch, having missed a significant number of games in recent seasons.
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Clearances, Aerial duels won. Availability: 33 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Mario Gargiulo
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Youness Lachhabsimilar↗ | AD Ceuta | 28 | €800k | 92 | 79 |
| 2 | Stefan Džodićsimilar↗ | Almería | 21 | €2.3m | 91 | 79 |
| 3 | Iker Kortajarenasimilar↗ | Huesca | 26 | €800k | 91 | 79 |
| 4 | Titouan Thomassimilar↗ | Stade Lavallois | 24 | €700k | 90 | 78 |
| 5 | Moussa Diakitésimilar↗ | Cádiz | 23 | €1.1m | 89 | 79 |
| 6 | Rafael Bauzàsimilar↗ | Mirandés | 21 | €1.1m | 88 | 80 |
| 7 | Davy Klaassensimilar↗ | AFC Ajax | 33 | €2.1m | 88 | 79 |
| 8 | Danijel Aleksićsimilar↗ | Konyaspor | 35 | €200k | 88 | 82 |
| 9 | Aleksandar Stankovićsimilar↗ | Club Brugge KV | 21 | €31m | 88 | 79 |
| 10 | Martin Palumbosimilar↗ | US Avellino 1912 | 24 | €1.6m | 88 | 79 |
| 11 | Jens Stagesimilar↗ | SV Werder Bremen | 30 | €14m | 86 | 79 |
| 12 | Sydie Pecksimilar↗ | Sheffield United | 22 | €15m | 86 | 82 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Mario Gargiulo
≈ 100% Mario Gargiulo · strong: Aerial duels won % · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %
≈ 100% Mario Gargiulo · strong: Aerial duels won %, Aerial duels won · medium reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% Mario Gargiulo · strong: Aerial duels won, Aerial duels won % · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Aerial duels won %
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Mario Gargiulo?
By Doppel's fit score, Youness Lachhab (AD Ceuta) is the closest profile to Mario Gargiulo, with a 79/100 overall match. Stefan Džodić and Iker Kortajarena are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Mario Gargiulo?
Yes. Danijel Aleksić (Konyaspor) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 82/100 at roughly €200k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Mario Gargiulo?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Mario Gargiulo'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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