Players like Luca Palmiero
CM/CDMUS Avellino 1912 · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitLuca Palmiero's profile ↗
The players most similar to Luca Palmiero are Marius Marin, Assane Dioussé, Alejandro Meléndez. Doppel rates Marius Marin (Pisa) a 79/100 overall match — 94/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Alejandro Meléndez scores 79/100 at about €400k. Data as of August 2026.
About Luca Palmiero
Luca Palmiero is a reliable deep-lying playmaker, excelling in orchestrating the game from midfield with his pinpoint long passes. With a Sofascore rating in the top 25% of his peers, he stands out for his accuracy and vision, making him a key asset in ball progression. While he may not contribute significantly in goals or dribbles, his durability is impressive, having missed only three games in the last three seasons, underscoring his reliability and consistency on the pitch.
Strengths: Accurate long balls, Sofascore rating. Availability: 3 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Luca Palmiero
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Marius Marinsimilar↗ | Pisa | 28 | €2.6m | 94 | 79 |
| 2 | Assane Dioussésimilar↗ | Auxerre | 29 | €500k | 91 | 78 |
| 3 | Alejandro Meléndezsimilar↗ | Albacete Balompié | 27 | €400k | 91 | 79 |
| 4 | Daniel Stenssonsimilar↗ | Djurgårdens IF | 29 | €600k | 90 | 78 |
| 5 | Nacho Martínsimilar↗ | Sporting Gijón | 24 | €1.0m | 90 | 78 |
| 6 | Unai Vencedorsimilar↗ | Real Racing Club | 26 | €1.5m | 90 | 79 |
| 7 | Sergio Ortuñosimilar↗ | CD Eldense | 27 | €1.0m | 89 | 78 |
| 8 | Andreas Müllersimilar↗ | Darmstadt 98 | 26 | €800k | 88 | 78 |
| 9 | Matias Siltanensimilar↗ | Djurgårdens IF | 19 | €10m | 87 | 78 |
| 10 | Alexandre Phliponeausimilar↗ | US Concarneau | 26 | €300k | 87 | 78 |
| 11 | Gerard Yepessimilar↗ | Sampdoria | 24 | €700k | 87 | 79 |
| 12 | Melker Heiersimilar↗ | IK Sirius | 25 | €2.2m | 87 | 78 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Luca Palmiero
≈ 100% Luca Palmiero · low reliability
≈ 100% Luca Palmiero · strong: Accurate long balls · medium reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90
≈ 100% Luca Palmiero · low reliability
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Luca Palmiero?
By Doppel's fit score, Marius Marin (Pisa) is the closest profile to Luca Palmiero, with a 79/100 overall match. Assane Dioussé and Alejandro Meléndez are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Luca Palmiero?
Yes. Alejandro Meléndez (Albacete Balompié) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 79/100 at roughly €400k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Luca Palmiero?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Luca Palmiero'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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