Players like Francesco Acerbi
CBInter · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitFrancesco Acerbi's profile ↗
The players most similar to Francesco Acerbi are Japhet Tanganga, Matthew Pollock, Marc Kempf. Doppel rates Japhet Tanganga (Sheffield United) a 81/100 overall match — 93/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Mike Van der Hoorn scores 81/100 at about €800k. Data as of October 2026.
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Francesco Acerbi is an elite ball-playing centre-back who excels in contributing to the attack, as evidenced by his impressive scoring and finishing metrics. With a Sofascore rating placing him in the top 13% of his positional peers, he combines defensive reliability with a knack for impactful long passes. Though he has faced some injury challenges in recent seasons, his durability has improved this year, making him a key asset for Inter.
Strengths: Non-penalty goals, Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Touches. Availability: 30 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Francesco Acerbi
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Japhet Tangangasimilar↗ | Sheffield United | 27 | €5.6m | 93 | 81 |
| 2 | Matthew Pollocksimilar↗ | Watford | 25 | €2.2m | 89 | 82 |
| 3 | Marc Kempfsimilar↗ | Como | 31 | €3.4m | 88 | 81 |
| 4 | Nathan Collinssimilar↗ | Brentford | 25 | €29m | 88 | 80 |
| 5 | Matthias Gintersimilar↗ | SC Freiburg | 32 | €4.8m | 88 | 83 |
| 6 | Chris Richardssimilar↗ | Crystal Palace | 26 | €25m | 88 | 83 |
| 7 | Casper Widellsimilar↗ | Excelsior | 23 | €1.5m | 87 | 84 |
| 8 | Mike Van der Hoornsimilar↗ | FC Utrecht | 34 | €800k | 87 | 81 |
| 9 | Albian Hajdarisimilar↗ | TSG Hoffenheim | 23 | €24m | 87 | 81 |
| 10 | Timo Hüberssimilar↗ | 1. FC Köln | 30 | €1.4m | 87 | 81 |
| 11 | Charlie Cresswellsimilar↗ | Stade Rennais | 24 | €24m | 86 | 83 |
| 12 | Leo Greimlsimilar↗ | NAC Breda | 25 | €800k | 86 | 80 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Francesco Acerbi
≈ 100% Francesco Acerbi · strong: Aerial duels won, Duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Duels won /90, Clearances /90
≈ 100% Francesco Acerbi · strong: Aerial duels won, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Sofascore rating, Duels won /90
≈ 100% Francesco Acerbi · strong: Aerial duels won, Aerial duels won % · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Aerial duels won %, Duels won /90
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to Francesco Acerbi?
Statistically, Japhet Tanganga (Sheffield United) is the closest look-alike to Francesco Acerbi — a 81/100 profile match (93/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
Who is the best replacement for Francesco Acerbi?
By Doppel's fit score, Japhet Tanganga (Sheffield United) is the closest profile to Francesco Acerbi, with a 81/100 overall match. Matthew Pollock and Marc Kempf are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Francesco Acerbi?
Yes. Mike Van der Hoorn (FC Utrecht) plays a similar centre back role and rates 81/100 at roughly €800k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Francesco Acerbi?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Francesco Acerbi'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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