Players like Lorenzo Pirola
CBSalernitana · 2023/24 · ranked by tactical + market fitLorenzo Pirola's profile ↗
The players most similar to Lorenzo Pirola are Tiago Gabriel, Nathaniel Phillips, Leo Greiml. Doppel rates Tiago Gabriel (Lecce) a 85/100 overall match — 91/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Leo Greiml scores 82/100 at about €800k. Data as of September 2026.
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Lorenzo Pirola is a robust, defensive centre-back known for his aggressive dueling ability and aerial prowess, ranking in the top 14% for aerial duels won. Despite a Sofascore rating placing him in the bottom 23% of his positional peers, his strong tackling and interception metrics highlight his defensive reliability. However, his injury history raises concerns about his durability, as he has missed significant game time over the past three seasons.
Strengths: Duels won, Aerial duels won, Shots. Availability: 20 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Lorenzo Pirola
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tiago Gabrielsimilar↗ | Lecce | 22 | €15m | 91 | 85 |
| 2 | Nathaniel Phillipssimilar↗ | West Bromwich Albion | 29 | €2.4m | 90 | 80 |
| 3 | Leo Greimlsimilar↗ | NAC Breda | 25 | €800k | 89 | 82 |
| 4 | Konstantinos Mavropanossimilar↗ | West Ham United | 29 | €20m | 89 | 81 |
| 5 | Michael Keanesimilar↗ | Everton | 33 | €2.8m | 87 | 80 |
| 6 | Yerry Minasimilar↗ | Cagliari | 32 | €2.3m | 87 | 80 |
| 7 | Ze Vitorsimilar↗ | CD Nacional | 25 | €2.4m | 86 | 80 |
| 8 | Danilho Doekhisimilar↗ | 1. FC Union Berlin | 28 | €14m | 86 | 81 |
| 9 | Dan Zagadousimilar↗ | VfB Stuttgart | 27 | €1.9m | 85 | 81 |
| 10 | Antoine Mendysimilar↗ | Nice | 22 | €9.7m | 85 | 81 |
| 11 | Mattia Banisimilar↗ | Palermo | 33 | €1.3m | 85 | 81 |
| 12 | Santiago Buenosimilar↗ | Wolverhampton | 28 | €9.2m | 85 | 81 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Lorenzo Pirola
≈ 100% Lorenzo Pirola · strong: Duels won, Clearances · low reliability
Strengths: Duels won /90, Clearances /90, Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% Lorenzo Pirola · strong: Aerial duels won, Clearances · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Clearances /90, Shots /90
≈ 100% Lorenzo Pirola · strong: Clearances, Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Aerial duels won /90, Duels won /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Lorenzo Pirola?
By Doppel's fit score, Tiago Gabriel (Lecce) is the closest profile to Lorenzo Pirola, with a 85/100 overall match. Nathaniel Phillips and Leo Greiml are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Lorenzo Pirola?
Yes. Leo Greiml (NAC Breda) plays a similar centre back role and rates 82/100 at roughly €800k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Lorenzo Pirola?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Lorenzo Pirola's 2023/24 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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