Players like Antonio Candreva
CAM/RMSalernitana · 2023/24 · ranked by tactical + market fitAntonio Candreva's profile ↗
The players most similar to Antonio Candreva are Ryotaro Ito, Jakob Breum, Youssef Maziz. Doppel rates Ryotaro Ito (Sint-Truidense VV) a 84/100 overall match — 92/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Alexandru Maxim scores 82/100 at about €300k. Data as of September 2026.
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Antonio Candreva is a seasoned attacking midfielder known for his precision and creativity on the ball. With a Sofascore rating in the top 11% of his peers, he excels in delivering accurate crosses and long balls, making him a key playmaker who consistently generates scoring opportunities. At 39, his durability is impressive, having missed only five games in the last three seasons, showcasing his reliability and fitness in a demanding role.
Strengths: Accurate crosses, Accurate long balls, Key passes. Availability: 5 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Antonio Candreva
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ryotaro Itosimilar↗ | Sint-Truidense VV | 28 | €5.8m | 92 | 84 |
| 2 | Jakob Breumsimilar↗ | Go Ahead Eagles | 23 | €5.5m | 91 | 84 |
| 3 | Youssef Mazizsimilar↗ | Oud-Heverlee Leuven | 28 | €900k | 91 | 84 |
| 4 | Alexandru Maximsimilar↗ | Gaziantep FK | 36 | €300k | 90 | 82 |
| 5 | Andrea Colpanisimilar↗ | Monza | 27 | €3.8m | 90 | 81 |
| 6 | Tjaronn Cherysimilar↗ | Royal Antwerp FC | 38 | €400k | 90 | 83 |
| 7 | Franco Cristaldosimilar↗ | Grêmio | 30 | €3.6m | 90 | 81 |
| 8 | Jarne Steuckerssimilar↗ | KRC Genk | 24 | €5.5m | 90 | 87 |
| 9 | Andrej Kramarićsimilar↗ | TSG Hoffenheim | 35 | €2.7m | 90 | 83 |
| 10 | Thorgan Hazardsimilar↗ | RSC Anderlecht | 33 | €1.8m | 90 | 83 |
| 11 | Jonas Hofmannsimilar↗ | Bayer 04 Leverkusen | 34 | €1.6m | 89 | 84 |
| 12 | Fábio Vieirasimilar↗ | Hamburger SV | 26 | €17m | 89 | 81 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Antonio Candreva
≈ 100% Antonio Candreva · strong: Key passes, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Key passes /90, Sofascore rating, Accurate long balls /90
≈ 100% Antonio Candreva · strong: Non-penalty goals, Finishing (npG − npxG · medium reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Sofascore rating
≈ 100% Antonio Candreva · strong: Accurate crosses, Accurate long balls · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Accurate long balls /90, Big chances created /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Antonio Candreva?
By Doppel's fit score, Ryotaro Ito (Sint-Truidense VV) is the closest profile to Antonio Candreva, with a 84/100 overall match. Jakob Breum and Youssef Maziz are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Antonio Candreva?
Yes. Alexandru Maxim (Gaziantep FK) plays a similar attacking midfielder role and rates 82/100 at roughly €300k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Antonio Candreva?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Antonio Candreva's 2023/24 season, then ranks attacking midfielders across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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