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Players like Alessandro Buongiorno

CB/LBSSC Napoli · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitAlessandro Buongiorno's profile ↗

The players most similar to Alessandro Buongiorno are Jaydee Canvot, Timo Hübers, Andrew Hughes. Doppel rates Jaydee Canvot (Crystal Palace) a 81/100 overall match — 92/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Andrew Hughes scores 82/100 at about €300k. Data as of September 2026.

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About Alessandro Buongiorno

Alessandro Buongiorno embodies the archetype of an aggressive, front-foot centre-back, excelling in tackles and interceptions, ranking in the top 1% among his peers. With a Sofascore rating in the top 32%, he demonstrates solid overall quality, contributing not only defensively but also adding three goals this season, showcasing his finishing ability. While his injury record raises concerns about durability, when fit, Buongiorno's tenacity and aerial prowess make him a formidable presence in any defensive unit.

Strengths: Tackles + interceptions, Duels won, Non-penalty goals. Availability: 30 games missed in the last 3 seasons.

12 players most similar to Alessandro Buongiorno

#PlayerClubAgeValueTacticalOverall
1Jaydee Canvotsimilar↗Crystal Palace20€25m9281
2Timo Hüberssimilar↗1. FC Köln30€1.4m9080
3Andrew Hughessimilar↗Preston North End34€300k8982
4Rio Hillensimilar↗NAC Breda23€700k8881
5Jacobo Ramónsimilar↗Como21€32m8783
6Dan Zagadousimilar↗VfB Stuttgart27€1.9m8780
7Tiago Gabrielsimilar↗Lecce22€15m8681
8Andrea Carbonisimilar↗Monza25€2.8m8680
9Philipp Sandersimilar↗Borussia M'gladbach28€4.2m8682
10Honest Ahanorsimilar↗Atalanta18€31m8680
11Malick Thiawsimilar↗Newcastle United25€41m8580
12Piero Hincapiésimilar↗Bayer 04 Leverkusen24€46m8580

* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons

Why these players match Alessandro Buongiorno

1. Jaydee CanvotCrystal Palace81/100

≈ 100% Alessandro Buongiorno · strong: Clearances, Duels won · medium reliability

Strengths: Clearances /90, Duels won /90, Tackles + interceptions /90

2. Timo Hübers1. FC Köln80/100

≈ 100% Alessandro Buongiorno · strong: Tackles + interceptions, Duels won · low reliability

Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90, Duels won /90, Aerial duels won /90

3. Andrew HughesPreston North End82/100

≈ 100% Alessandro Buongiorno · strong: Aerial duels won, Aerial duels won % · low reliability

Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Aerial duels won %, Duels won /90

FAQ

Who is the best replacement for Alessandro Buongiorno?

By Doppel's fit score, Jaydee Canvot (Crystal Palace) is the closest profile to Alessandro Buongiorno, with a 81/100 overall match. Timo Hübers and Andrew Hughes are the next best fits.

Is there a cheaper alternative to Alessandro Buongiorno?

Yes. Andrew Hughes (Preston North End) plays a similar centre back role and rates 82/100 at roughly €300k.

How does Doppel find players similar to Alessandro Buongiorno?

Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Alessandro Buongiorno'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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