Players like Lorenzo Villa
CB/RBPadova · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitLorenzo Villa's profile ↗
The players most similar to Lorenzo Villa are Tiago Gabriel, Brayan Medina, Kazunari Kita. Doppel rates Tiago Gabriel (Lecce) a 84/100 overall match — 92/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Siad Gourville scores 79/100 at about €800k. Data as of October 2026.
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Lorenzo Villa is a robust, aerially dominant centre-back who excels in defensive duels and interceptions, making him a reliable presence at the back. With a Sofascore rating in the bottom 15% of his peers, he’s still a work in progress, but his durability stands out, having missed only three games in the last three seasons. While he may struggle with long passes and offensive contributions, his ability to win aerial battles and tackle effectively makes him a solid defensive asset.
Strengths: Aerial duels won, Tackles + interceptions, Duels won. Availability: 3 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Lorenzo Villa
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tiago Gabrielsimilar↗ | Lecce | 22 | €15m | 92 | 84 |
| 2 | Brayan Medinasimilar↗ | Tondela | 24 | €2.7m | 90 | 82 |
| 3 | Kazunari Kitasimilar↗ | Real Sociedad B | 21 | €1.8m | 90 | 80 |
| 4 | Boris Popovićsimilar↗ | FC Arouca | 26 | €900k | 89 | 81 |
| 5 | Louis Breunigsimilar↗ | Eintracht Braunschweig | 23 | €1.0m | 89 | 80 |
| 6 | Michał Heliksimilar↗ | Oxford United | 31 | €1.0m | 89 | 84 |
| 7 | Siad Gourvillesimilar↗ | US Boulogne Côte-d'Opale | 26 | €800k | 88 | 79 |
| 8 | Mattia Banisimilar↗ | Palermo | 33 | €1.3m | 88 | 82 |
| 9 | Kacper Potulskisimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 19 | €17m | 88 | 82 |
| 10 | Timo Hüberssimilar↗ | 1. FC Köln | 30 | €1.4m | 88 | 79 |
| 11 | Maximilian Großersimilar↗ | Arminia Bielefeld | 25 | €700k | 88 | 83 |
| 12 | Patrick Nkoasimilar↗ | Eintracht Braunschweig | 27 | €700k | 87 | 81 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Lorenzo Villa
≈ 100% Lorenzo Villa · strong: Clearances, Duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Duels won /90, Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% Lorenzo Villa · strong: Clearances, Duels won · medium reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Duels won /90, Tackles + interceptions /90
≈ 100% Lorenzo Villa · strong: Clearances · low reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to Lorenzo Villa?
Statistically, Tiago Gabriel (Lecce) is the closest look-alike to Lorenzo Villa — a 84/100 profile match (92/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
Who is the best replacement for Lorenzo Villa?
By Doppel's fit score, Tiago Gabriel (Lecce) is the closest profile to Lorenzo Villa, with a 84/100 overall match. Brayan Medina and Kazunari Kita are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Lorenzo Villa?
Yes. Siad Gourville (US Boulogne Côte-d'Opale) plays a similar centre back role and rates 79/100 at roughly €800k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Lorenzo Villa?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Lorenzo Villa'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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