Players like Francesco Mezzoni
RB/RMVirtus Entella · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitFrancesco Mezzoni's profile ↗
Francesco Mezzoni is a right-back/right midfielder for Virtus Entella in Serie B, with 27 appearances and 1 assist in the 2025/26 season. Players similar to Mezzoni include Andrea Oliveri from Bari, who has a fit score of 82/100, and Jordi Liongola from RAAL La Louvière, with a fit score of 85/100. Both offer comparable roles and statistical profiles within their respective leagues.
About Francesco Mezzoni
Francesco Mezzoni is a dynamic right-back who excels in aerial duels and dribbling, making him a valuable asset in both defensive and attacking phases. With a Sofascore rating in the bottom 45% of his peers, he shows flashes of quality, particularly in creating big chances and winning aerial battles. While his passing could improve, his reliability is noteworthy, having missed only six games in three seasons. His ability to contribute offensively while maintaining defensive solidity makes him a versatile option on the flank.
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Successful dribbles, Aerial duels won. Availability: 6 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Francesco Mezzoni
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Andrea Oliverisimilar↗ | Bari | 23 | €800k | 93 | 82 |
| 2 | Jordi Liongolasimilar↗ | RAAL La Louvière | 26 | €1.5m | 91 | 85 |
| 3 | Issa Kaborésimilar↗ | Wrexham | 25 | €4.1m | 91 | 84 |
| 4 | Alexander Bernhardssonsimilar↗ | Holstein Kiel | 28 | €3.2m | 90 | 85 |
| 5 | Nabil Touaizisimilar↗ | FC Alverca | 25 | €900k | 90 | 84 |
| 6 | Alberto Costasimilar↗ | FC Porto | 23 | €17m | 89 | 82 |
| 7 | Sebastian Sebulonsensimilar↗ | 1. FC Köln | 26 | €5.1m | 89 | 82 |
| 8 | Josué Casimirsimilar↗ | Le Havre | 25 | €2.8m | 89 | 83 |
| 9 | Anan Khalailisimilar↗ | Royale Union Saint-Gilloise | 22 | €24m | 88 | 84 |
| 10 | Antoine Hainautsimilar↗ | Venezia | 24 | €4.3m | 88 | 84 |
| 11 | Santiago Sallesimilar↗ | San Martín de San Juan | 22 | €900k | 88 | 83 |
| 12 | Lorenz Assignonsimilar↗ | Stade Rennais | 26 | €8.7m | 88 | 82 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Francesco Mezzoni
≈ 100% Francesco Mezzoni · strong: Successful dribbles, Accurate crosses · medium reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Accurate crosses /90, Shots /90
≈ 100% Francesco Mezzoni · strong: Accurate crosses, Duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Duels won /90, Key passes /90
≈ 100% Francesco Mezzoni · strong: Big chances created, Successful dribbles · low reliability
Strengths: Big chances created /90, Successful dribbles /90, Accurate crosses /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Francesco Mezzoni?
By Doppel's fit score, Andrea Oliveri (Bari) is the closest profile to Francesco Mezzoni, with a 82/100 overall match. Jordi Liongola and Issa Kaboré are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Francesco Mezzoni?
Yes. Andrea Oliveri (Bari) plays a similar right back role and rates 82/100 at roughly €800k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Francesco Mezzoni?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Francesco Mezzoni's 2025/26 season, then ranks right backs across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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