Players like Luca Belardinelli
CM/CDMReggiana · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitLuca Belardinelli's profile ↗
The players most similar to Luca Belardinelli are Sebastian Griesbeck, Selvi Clúa, Léandre Kuavita. Doppel rates Sebastian Griesbeck (Eintracht Braunschweig) a 77/100 overall match — 93/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Sebastian Griesbeck scores 77/100 at about €100k. Data as of July 2026.
About Luca Belardinelli
Luca Belardinelli is a defensive midfielder known for his aerial prowess and ability to clear danger, excelling in aerial duels (top 6%) and clearances (top 24%). Despite being injury-prone and struggling in overall performance metrics (bottom 1% of peers), his physical presence can be an asset in specific defensive scenarios. However, a lack of impact in tackles, interceptions, and attacking contributions suggests he may need to elevate his overall game to thrive at higher levels.
Strengths: Aerial duels won, Clearances. Availability: 19 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Luca Belardinelli
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sebastian Griesbecksimilar↗ | Eintracht Braunschweig | 36 | €100k | 93 | 77 |
| 2 | Selvi Clúasimilar↗ | Mirandés | 21 | €300k | 90 | 80 |
| 3 | Léandre Kuavitasimilar↗ | Standard Liège | 22 | €700k | 89 | 78 |
| 4 | Selu Diallosimilar↗ | Cultural Leonesa | 23 | €400k | 88 | 78 |
| 5 | Adam Carlénsimilar↗ | IFK Göteborg | 26 | €400k | 88 | 77 |
| 6 | Kevin Höög Janssonsimilar↗ | IFK Norrköping | 26 | €400k | 88 | 77 |
| 7 | Joseph N'Duquidisimilar↗ | Amiens SC | 22 | €400k | 88 | 77 |
| 8 | Janik Bachmannsimilar↗ | FC Schalke 04 | 30 | €500k | 88 | 76 |
| 9 | Kwasi Sibosimilar↗ | SD Amorebieta | 28 | €1.5m | 87 | 75 |
| 10 | Tomy Carbonellsimilar↗ | Real Sociedad B | 21 | €900k | 87 | 79 |
| 11 | Davide Bugliosimilar↗ | Juve Stabia | 28 | €600k | 87 | 76 |
| 12 | Alberto del Moralsimilar↗ | Villarreal B U23 | 26 | €700k | 87 | 76 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Luca Belardinelli
≈ 100% Luca Belardinelli · strong: Aerial duels won, Clearances · medium reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Clearances /90
≈ 100% Luca Belardinelli · strong: Aerial duels won · medium reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% Luca Belardinelli · low reliability
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Luca Belardinelli?
By Doppel's fit score, Sebastian Griesbeck (Eintracht Braunschweig) is the closest profile to Luca Belardinelli, with a 77/100 overall match. Selvi Clúa and Léandre Kuavita are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Luca Belardinelli?
Yes. Sebastian Griesbeck (Eintracht Braunschweig) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 77/100 at roughly €100k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Luca Belardinelli?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Luca Belardinelli'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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