Players like Luca Di Maggio
CMPadova · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitLuca Di Maggio's profile ↗
The players most similar to Luca Di Maggio are Javi Martínez, Edo Kayembe, Joshua Kitolano. Doppel rates Javi Martínez (Huesca) a 80/100 overall match — 91/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Aarón Martín scores 80/100 at about €700k. Data as of August 2026.
About Luca Di Maggio
Luca Di Maggio is a finishing-focused central midfielder, showcasing his knack for scoring with impressive non-penalty goal metrics. Despite his overall quality ranking in the bottom 16% among peers, his elite finishing ability (top 3%) stands out, making him a potential threat in the final third. While his defensive contributions and playmaking could use improvement, his reliability with only 17 games missed over three seasons highlights his durability and commitment to the game.
Strengths: Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Non-penalty goals. Availability: 17 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Luca Di Maggio
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Javi Martínezsimilar↗ | Huesca | 27 | €800k | 91 | 80 |
| 2 | Edo Kayembesimilar↗ | Watford | 28 | €4.2m | 90 | 80 |
| 3 | Joshua Kitolanosimilar↗ | Sparta Rotterdam | 25 | €2.7m | 90 | 80 |
| 4 | Cisse Sandrasimilar↗ | Willem II Tilburg | 23 | €2.1m | 90 | 81 |
| 5 | Aarón Martínsimilar↗ | CD Tenerife | 20 | €700k | 90 | 80 |
| 6 | Martin Palumbosimilar↗ | US Avellino 1912 | 24 | €1.6m | 89 | 80 |
| 7 | Dirk Wanner Propersimilar↗ | NEC Nijmegen | 24 | €1.4m | 89 | 80 |
| 8 | Rafael Lubachsimilar↗ | 1. FC Nürnberg | 21 | €3.3m | 88 | 83 |
| 9 | Jean Victor Makengosimilar↗ | Lorient | 28 | €5.6m | 88 | 80 |
| 10 | Sonny Careysimilar↗ | Charlton Athletic | 25 | €4.2m | 88 | 81 |
| 11 | Kacper Kozłowskisimilar↗ | Gaziantep FK | 23 | €5.6m | 87 | 80 |
| 12 | Kuryu Matsukisimilar↗ | Southampton | 23 | €2.8m | 86 | 80 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Luca Di Maggio
≈ 100% Luca Di Maggio · low reliability
≈ 100% Luca Di Maggio · strong: Shots, Non-penalty goals · low reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Non-penalty goals /90
≈ 100% Luca Di Maggio · strong: Finishing (npG − npxG, Non-penalty goals · low reliability
Strengths: Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Non-penalty goals /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Luca Di Maggio?
By Doppel's fit score, Javi Martínez (Huesca) is the closest profile to Luca Di Maggio, with a 80/100 overall match. Edo Kayembe and Joshua Kitolano are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Luca Di Maggio?
Yes. Aarón Martín (CD Tenerife) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 80/100 at roughly €700k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Luca Di Maggio?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Luca Di Maggio'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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