Players like Luca Mazzitelli
CM/CDMCagliari · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitLuca Mazzitelli's profile ↗
The players most similar to Luca Mazzitelli are Kevin Sessa, Tomáš Souček, Jan Schöppner. Doppel rates Kevin Sessa (1. FC Heidenheim) a 79/100 overall match — 77/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Giulio Maggiore scores 78/100 at about €500k. Data as of July 2026.
12 players most similar to Luca Mazzitelli
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kevin Sessasimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 23 | €800k | 77 | 79 |
| 2 | Tomáš Součeksimilar↗ | West Ham United | 28 | €9.7m | 86 | 79 |
| 3 | Jan Schöppnersimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 25 | €3.2m | 88 | 78 |
| 4 | Giulio Maggioresimilar↗ | Salernitana | 25 | €500k | 92 | 78 |
| 5 | Casemirosimilar↗ | Manchester United | 33 | €5.5m | 87 | 78 |
| 6 | Neil El Aynaouisimilar↗ | RC Lens | 23 | €22m | 83 | 78 |
| 7 | Jens Stagesimilar↗ | SV Werder Bremen | 29 | €14m | 83 | 77 |
| 8 | Matías Vecinosimilar↗ | Lazio | 32 | €1.1m | 83 | 77 |
| 9 | James Ward-Prowsesimilar↗ | West Ham United | 29 | €4.5m | 77 | 77 |
| 10 | Kike Pérezsimilar↗ | Real Valladolid | 27 | €2.3m | 85 | 77 |
| 11 | Abdoulaye Tourésimilar↗ | Le Havre | 30 | €2.4m | 78 | 77 |
| 12 | Eric Ebimbesimilar↗ | Eintracht Frankfurt | 23 | €6.5m | 74 | 77 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Luca Mazzitelli
≈ 100% Luca Mazzitelli · strong: Shots, Non-penalty goals · medium reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Non-penalty goals /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Luca Mazzitelli · strong: Aerial duels won, Clearances · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Clearances /90, Non-penalty goals /90
≈ 100% Luca Mazzitelli · strong: Clearances, Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Aerial duels won /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Luca Mazzitelli?
By Doppel's fit score, Kevin Sessa (1. FC Heidenheim) is the closest profile to Luca Mazzitelli, with a 79/100 overall match. Tomáš Souček and Jan Schöppner are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Luca Mazzitelli?
Yes. Giulio Maggiore (Salernitana) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 78/100 at roughly €500k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Luca Mazzitelli?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Luca Mazzitelli's 2025/26 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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