Players like Thomas Mangani
CM/CDMAjaccio · 2024/25 · ranked by tactical + market fitThomas Mangani's profile ↗
The players most similar to Thomas Mangani are Enrique Lofolomo, Cristiano Bani, Pascal Klemens. Doppel rates Enrique Lofolomo (SV Zulte Waregem) a 78/100 overall match — 93/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Kevin Höög Jansson scores 80/100 at about €400k. Data as of July 2026.
About Thomas Mangani
Thomas Mangani is a seasoned deep-lying playmaker, showcasing elite vision and distribution with his precise long balls, ranking in the top 2% among his peers. At 39, he continues to perform at a commendable level, with a Sofascore rating in the top 23%, reflecting his quality and tactical intelligence. His durability is notable, having missed just 8 games in the last three seasons, making him a reliable presence in midfield, though he is less impactful in creating chances or taking on defenders.
Strengths: Accurate long balls, Aerial duels won, Sofascore rating. Availability: 8 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Thomas Mangani
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Enrique Lofolomosimilar↗ | SV Zulte Waregem | 26 | €1.1m | 93 | 78 |
| 2 | Cristiano Banisimilar↗ | Mantova | 27 | €500k | 93 | 79 |
| 3 | Pascal Klemenssimilar↗ | Hertha BSC | 21 | €2.1m | 93 | 81 |
| 4 | Kevin Höög Janssonsimilar↗ | IFK Norrköping | 26 | €400k | 93 | 80 |
| 5 | Jesús Bernalsimilar↗ | Racing de Ferrol | 30 | €500k | 92 | 78 |
| 6 | Adam Carlénsimilar↗ | IFK Göteborg | 26 | €400k | 92 | 79 |
| 7 | Tomy Carbonellsimilar↗ | Real Sociedad B | 21 | €900k | 92 | 83 |
| 8 | Xavi Sintessimilar↗ | Córdoba | 25 | €400k | 92 | 81 |
| 9 | Stefano Russosimilar↗ | Arminia Bielefeld | 26 | €1.3m | 91 | 77 |
| 10 | Alberto del Moralsimilar↗ | Villarreal B U23 | 26 | €700k | 91 | 78 |
| 11 | Sergio Gonzálezsimilar↗ | CD Tenerife | 29 | €600k | 91 | 79 |
| 12 | Maxence Carliersimilar↗ | Nancy | 29 | €500k | 91 | 78 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Thomas Mangani
≈ 100% Thomas Mangani · strong: Clearances, Aerial duels won % · medium reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Aerial duels won %, Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% Thomas Mangani · strong: Clearances, Touches · medium reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Touches /90
≈ 100% Thomas Mangani · strong: Aerial duels won %, Aerial duels won · medium reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Aerial duels won /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Thomas Mangani?
By Doppel's fit score, Enrique Lofolomo (SV Zulte Waregem) is the closest profile to Thomas Mangani, with a 78/100 overall match. Cristiano Bani and Pascal Klemens are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Thomas Mangani?
Yes. Kevin Höög Jansson (IFK Norrköping) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 80/100 at roughly €400k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Thomas Mangani?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Thomas Mangani's 2024/25 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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