Players like Francesco Conti
CMSampdoria · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitFrancesco Conti's profile ↗
The players most similar to Francesco Conti are Kolbeinn Thordarson, Milan Robin, Javi Martínez. Doppel rates Kolbeinn Thordarson (IFK Göteborg) a 80/100 overall match — 92/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Elias Barsoum scores 80/100 at about €400k. Data as of July 2026.
About Francesco Conti
Francesco Conti profiles as a penalty-box poacher, showcasing a knack for finishing with a top 19% ranking in non-penalty goals per 90 minutes. Despite a Sofascore rating placing him in the bottom 23% of his positional peers, his durability shines through with only one missed game in the last three seasons. While his playmaking metrics lag behind, his ability to convert chances makes him a potential asset in the final third.
Strengths: Finishing (npG − npxG /90). Availability: 1 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Francesco Conti
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kolbeinn Thordarsonsimilar↗ | IFK Göteborg | 26 | €1.0m | 92 | 80 |
| 2 | Milan Robinsimilar↗ | FC Martigues | 27 | €1.0m | 92 | 80 |
| 3 | Javi Martínezsimilar↗ | Huesca | 27 | €800k | 92 | 80 |
| 4 | Aarón Martínsimilar↗ | CD Tenerife | 20 | €700k | 91 | 81 |
| 5 | Aritz Aldasorosimilar↗ | Real Racing Club | 27 | €1.4m | 91 | 80 |
| 6 | Jordan Jamessimilar↗ | Birmingham City | 22 | €11m | 90 | 80 |
| 7 | William Milovanovicsimilar↗ | GAIS | 24 | €800k | 90 | 80 |
| 8 | Elias Barsoumsimilar↗ | Degerfors IF | 24 | €400k | 90 | 80 |
| 9 | Joshua Kitolanosimilar↗ | Sparta Rotterdam | 25 | €2.7m | 89 | 79 |
| 10 | Baptiste Mouazansimilar↗ | US Concarneau | 25 | €400k | 89 | 79 |
| 11 | Noël Asékosimilar↗ | Hannover 96 | 21 | €12m | 87 | 81 |
| 12 | Semih Şahinsimilar↗ | 1. FC Kaiserslautern | 27 | €1.6m | 87 | 79 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
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FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Francesco Conti?
By Doppel's fit score, Kolbeinn Thordarson (IFK Göteborg) is the closest profile to Francesco Conti, with a 80/100 overall match. Milan Robin and Javi Martínez are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Francesco Conti?
Yes. Elias Barsoum (Degerfors IF) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 80/100 at roughly €400k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Francesco Conti?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Francesco Conti'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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