Players like Luca Mazzitelli
CM/CDMCagliari · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitLuca Mazzitelli's profile ↗
The players most similar to Luca Mazzitelli are Giulio Maggiore, Samú Costa, Enric Llansana. Doppel rates Giulio Maggiore (Bari) a 80/100 overall match — 93/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Giulio Maggiore scores 80/100 at about €500k. Data as of October 2026.
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Luca Mazzitelli is a dynamic box-to-box midfielder known for his goal-scoring prowess and defensive reliability. With a Sofascore rating in the top 32% of his peers, he excels in finishing and is among the elite for clearances and long ball accuracy, showcasing his ability to impact both ends of the pitch. While his injury history raises concerns about durability, when fit, he remains a key asset for Cagliari, capable of influencing matches with his all-around game.
Strengths: Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Clearances, Shots. Availability: 22 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Luca Mazzitelli
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Giulio Maggioresimilar↗ | Bari | 28 | €500k | 93 | 80 |
| 2 | Samú Costasimilar↗ | Mallorca | 26 | €15m | 91 | 79 |
| 3 | Enric Llansanasimilar↗ | RSC Anderlecht | 25 | €2.1m | 90 | 81 |
| 4 | Casemirosimilar↗ | Manchester United | 34 | €5.5m | 90 | 81 |
| 5 | Darko Nejašmićsimilar↗ | NEC Nijmegen | 27 | €4.1m | 90 | 79 |
| 6 | Pape Gueyesimilar↗ | Villarreal | 27 | €39m | 89 | 78 |
| 7 | Jan Schöppnersimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 27 | €3.2m | 89 | 81 |
| 8 | Andrey Santossimilar↗ | Manchester United | 22 | €39m | 89 | 79 |
| 9 | Yangel Herrerasimilar↗ | Real Sociedad | 28 | €5.6m | 89 | 79 |
| 10 | Amir Richardsonsimilar↗ | Le Havre | 24 | €3.9m | 88 | 78 |
| 11 | Tomáš Součeksimilar↗ | West Ham United | 31 | €9.7m | 87 | 79 |
| 12 | Santi Comesañasimilar↗ | Villarreal | 30 | €8.4m | 87 | 79 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Luca Mazzitelli
≈ 100% Luca Mazzitelli · strong: Finishing (npG − npxG, Non-penalty goals · medium reliability
Strengths: Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Non-penalty goals /90, Tackles + interceptions /90
≈ 100% Luca Mazzitelli · strong: Duels won, Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Duels won /90, Aerial duels won /90, Clearances /90
≈ 100% Luca Mazzitelli · strong: Aerial duels won, Duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Duels won /90, Clearances /90
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to Luca Mazzitelli?
Statistically, Giulio Maggiore (Bari) is the closest look-alike to Luca Mazzitelli — a 80/100 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 Luca Mazzitelli?
By Doppel's fit score, Giulio Maggiore (Bari) is the closest profile to Luca Mazzitelli, with a 80/100 overall match. Samú Costa and Enric Llansana are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Luca Mazzitelli?
Yes. Giulio Maggiore (Bari) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 80/100 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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