Players like Giulio Maggiore
CM/CDMBari · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitGiulio Maggiore's profile ↗
The players most similar to Giulio Maggiore are Rafael Bauzà, Martin Palumbo, Casper Nielsen. Doppel rates Rafael Bauzà (Espanyol) a 84/100 overall match — 94/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Manolo Portanova scores 86/100 at about €200k. Data as of October 2026.
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Giulio Maggiore is a dynamic box-to-box midfielder, showcasing his ability to contribute both defensively and in attack. With an elite finishing ability, he ranks in the top 6% for non-penalty goals, complemented by solid defensive metrics that highlight his tackling and interception prowess. Despite a lower aerial presence, his durability stands out, having missed only six games over the last three seasons, making him a reliable asset in the midfield.
Strengths: Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Non-penalty goals, Tackles + interceptions. Availability: 6 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Giulio Maggiore
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rafael Bauzàsimilar↗ | Espanyol | 21 | €1.1m | 94 | 84 |
| 2 | Martin Palumbosimilar↗ | US Avellino 1912 | 24 | €1.6m | 93 | 83 |
| 3 | Casper Nielsensimilar↗ | Standard Liège | 32 | €1.4m | 92 | 81 |
| 4 | Giovanni Fabbiansimilar↗ | Parma | 23 | €9.3m | 91 | 83 |
| 5 | Pieter Gerkenssimilar↗ | Cercle Brugge | 31 | €700k | 91 | 83 |
| 6 | Manolo Portanovasimilar↗ | Reggiana | 26 | €200k | 91 | 86 |
| 7 | Omri Gandelmansimilar↗ | Lecce | 26 | €2.8m | 90 | 85 |
| 8 | Danijel Aleksićsimilar↗ | Konyaspor | 35 | €200k | 90 | 84 |
| 9 | Ilias Koutsoupiassimilar↗ | Frosinone | 25 | €3.3m | 90 | 84 |
| 10 | Thijs Oostingsimilar↗ | PEC Zwolle | 26 | €900k | 90 | 86 |
| 11 | Jürgen Ekkelenkampsimilar↗ | Udinese | 26 | €10m | 90 | 81 |
| 12 | Mael Corbozsimilar↗ | Arminia Bielefeld | 32 | €400k | 89 | 81 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Giulio Maggiore
≈ 100% Giulio Maggiore · strong: Aerial duels won % · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %
≈ 100% Giulio Maggiore · strong: Clearances, Accurate crosses · low reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Accurate crosses /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90)
≈ 100% Giulio Maggiore · strong: Accurate crosses, Non-penalty goals · medium reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Non-penalty goals /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90)
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to Giulio Maggiore?
Statistically, Rafael Bauzà (Espanyol) is the closest look-alike to Giulio Maggiore — a 84/100 profile match (94/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
Who is the best replacement for Giulio Maggiore?
By Doppel's fit score, Rafael Bauzà (Espanyol) is the closest profile to Giulio Maggiore, with a 84/100 overall match. Martin Palumbo and Casper Nielsen are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Giulio Maggiore?
Yes. Manolo Portanova (Reggiana) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 86/100 at roughly €200k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Giulio Maggiore?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Giulio Maggiore'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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