Players like Gabriele Calvani
CB/RBFrosinone · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitGabriele Calvani's profile ↗
The players most similar to Gabriele Calvani are Héliton, Mark McGuinness, Brayan Medina. Doppel rates Héliton (Göztepe) a 82/100 overall match — 94/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Maximilian Großer scores 84/100 at about €700k. Data as of September 2026.
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Gabriele Calvani is a robust aerial defender, excelling in aerial duels with a top 12% ranking among his peers, making him a formidable presence in both defensive and set-piece situations. His Sofascore rating places him in the top 39% of centre-backs, underscoring his overall quality and reliability. With zero games missed over the last three seasons, Calvani's durability adds to his appeal, though his passing metrics suggest room for improvement in ball progression.
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Aerial duels won. Availability: no injuries recorded in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Gabriele Calvani
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hélitonsimilar↗ | Göztepe | 31 | €1.1m | 94 | 82 |
| 2 | Mark McGuinnesssimilar↗ | Luton Town | 25 | €6.7m | 93 | 82 |
| 3 | Brayan Medinasimilar↗ | Tondela | 24 | €2.7m | 90 | 83 |
| 4 | Tristan Cramasimilar↗ | Millwall | 25 | €12m | 89 | 84 |
| 5 | Caleb Taylorsimilar↗ | Millwall | 23 | €4.6m | 89 | 84 |
| 6 | Daniel Tonolisimilar↗ | Modena | 24 | €3.8m | 89 | 83 |
| 7 | Maximilian Großersimilar↗ | Arminia Bielefeld | 25 | €700k | 89 | 84 |
| 8 | Emin Bayramsimilar↗ | KVC Westerlo | 23 | €3.9m | 88 | 85 |
| 9 | Gabriele Guarinosimilar↗ | Empoli | 22 | €3.6m | 88 | 84 |
| 10 | Rio Hillensimilar↗ | NAC Breda | 23 | €700k | 88 | 82 |
| 11 | Patrick Nkoasimilar↗ | Eintracht Braunschweig | 27 | €700k | 88 | 82 |
| 12 | Hamza El Kaouakibisimilar↗ | Südtirol | 28 | €600k | 88 | 82 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Gabriele Calvani
≈ 100% Gabriele Calvani · strong: Aerial duels won, Shots · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Shots /90, Aerial duels won %
≈ 100% Gabriele Calvani · strong: Aerial duels won, Aerial duels won % · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Aerial duels won %, Shots /90
≈ 100% Gabriele Calvani · strong: Clearances, Duels won · medium reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Duels won /90, Tackles + interceptions /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Gabriele Calvani?
By Doppel's fit score, Héliton (Göztepe) is the closest profile to Gabriele Calvani, with a 82/100 overall match. Mark McGuinness and Brayan Medina are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Gabriele Calvani?
Yes. Maximilian Großer (Arminia Bielefeld) plays a similar centre back role and rates 84/100 at roughly €700k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Gabriele Calvani?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Gabriele Calvani's 2025/26 season, then ranks centre backs across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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