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 (Mirandés) 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 September 2026.
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Giulio Maggiore is a dynamic box-to-box midfielder, showcasing a potent combination of finishing prowess and defensive acumen. Despite operating in the bottom 37% of his positional peers, he stands out with top-tier metrics in non-penalty goals and defensive contributions, making him a valuable asset in both attacking and defensive phases. With just six games missed over the past three seasons, his reliability on the pitch enhances his profile as a durable and impactful player.
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↗ | Mirandés | 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 | Pieter Gerkenssimilar↗ | Cercle Brugge | 31 | €700k | 91 | 83 |
| 5 | Manolo Portanovasimilar↗ | Reggiana | 26 | €200k | 91 | 86 |
| 6 | Omri Gandelmansimilar↗ | KAA Gent | 26 | €2.8m | 90 | 85 |
| 7 | Danijel Aleksićsimilar↗ | Konyaspor | 35 | €200k | 90 | 84 |
| 8 | Ilias Koutsoupiassimilar↗ | Frosinone | 25 | €3.3m | 90 | 84 |
| 9 | Thijs Oostingsimilar↗ | PEC Zwolle | 26 | €900k | 90 | 86 |
| 10 | Jürgen Ekkelenkampsimilar↗ | Royal Antwerp FC | 26 | €10m | 90 | 81 |
| 11 | Andrea Franzonisimilar↗ | Virtus Entella | 29 | €700k | 89 | 83 |
| 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 best replacement for Giulio Maggiore?
By Doppel's fit score, Rafael Bauzà (Mirandés) 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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