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 September 2026.
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Francesco Acerbi is a ball-playing centre-back who excels in contributing to the attack, showcasing impressive goal-scoring ability with a strong finishing touch. His overall quality places him in the top 13% of his positional peers, underlining his effectiveness on the pitch. While he has faced some injury challenges in recent seasons, his durability this campaign is commendable, making him a reliable presence in Inter's backline.
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↗ | Toulouse | 24 | €24m | 86 | 82 |
| 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 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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