Players like Luca Caldirola
CB/LB/RBMonza · 2024/25 · ranked by tactical + market fitLuca Caldirola's profile ↗
The players most similar to Luca Caldirola are Jaydee Canvot, Timo Hübers, Rio Hillen. Doppel rates Jaydee Canvot (Crystal Palace) a 79/100 overall match — 91/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Miguel Nóbrega scores 81/100 at about €400k. Data as of September 2026.
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Luca Caldirola is a ball-playing centre-back who excels in distributing the ball with precision, ranking among the top 6% for accurate long balls. Despite a Sofascore rating in the bottom 25% of his peers, he showcases a reliable touch and surprising finishing ability for a defender. However, his injury history raises concerns about his durability, having missed significant time over the past three seasons. Caldirola's strengths in ball progression make him a valuable asset in building play from the back when fit.
Strengths: Accurate long balls, Touches, Finishing (npG − npxG /90). Availability: 19 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Luca Caldirola
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jaydee Canvotsimilar↗ | Crystal Palace | 20 | €25m | 91 | 79 |
| 2 | Timo Hüberssimilar↗ | 1. FC Köln | 30 | €1.4m | 90 | 79 |
| 3 | Rio Hillensimilar↗ | NAC Breda | 23 | €700k | 90 | 81 |
| 4 | Miguel Nóbregasimilar↗ | Rio Ave | 26 | €400k | 89 | 81 |
| 5 | Dan Zagadousimilar↗ | VfB Stuttgart | 27 | €1.9m | 88 | 79 |
| 6 | Casper Widellsimilar↗ | Excelsior | 23 | €1.5m | 88 | 81 |
| 7 | Clément Lengletsimilar↗ | Atlético Madrid | 31 | €4.2m | 88 | 80 |
| 8 | Kevin Dikssimilar↗ | Borussia M'gladbach | 30 | €4.8m | 88 | 82 |
| 9 | Anselmo Garcia McNultysimilar↗ | PEC Zwolle | 23 | €1.4m | 87 | 80 |
| 10 | Leandro Cabrerasimilar↗ | Espanyol | 35 | €900k | 87 | 79 |
| 11 | Jeffrey Gouweleeuwsimilar↗ | FC Augsburg | 35 | €1.0m | 86 | 80 |
| 12 | Leopold Querfeldsimilar↗ | 1. FC Union Berlin | 23 | €19m | 86 | 82 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Luca Caldirola
≈ 100% Luca Caldirola · strong: Clearances, Duels won · medium reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Duels won /90, Tackles + interceptions /90
≈ 100% Luca Caldirola · strong: Tackles + interceptions, Duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90, Duels won /90, Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% Luca Caldirola · strong: Clearances, Duels won · medium reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Duels won /90, Aerial duels won /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Luca Caldirola?
By Doppel's fit score, Jaydee Canvot (Crystal Palace) is the closest profile to Luca Caldirola, with a 79/100 overall match. Timo Hübers and Rio Hillen are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Luca Caldirola?
Yes. Miguel Nóbrega (Rio Ave) plays a similar centre back role and rates 81/100 at roughly €400k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Luca Caldirola?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Luca Caldirola's 2024/25 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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