Players like Alessandro Deiola
CM/CDMCagliari · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitAlessandro Deiola's profile ↗
The players most similar to Alessandro Deiola are Gonzalo Escalante, Tomáš Souček, Abdoulaye Touré. Doppel rates Gonzalo Escalante (Cádiz) a 78/100 overall match — 89/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Gonzalo Escalante scores 78/100 at about €400k. Data as of July 2026.
12 players most similar to Alessandro Deiola
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gonzalo Escalantesimilar↗ | Cádiz | 30 | €400k | 89 | 78 |
| 2 | Tomáš Součeksimilar↗ | West Ham United | 28 | €9.7m | 83 | 77 |
| 3 | Abdoulaye Tourésimilar↗ | Le Havre | 30 | €2.4m | 79 | 77 |
| 4 | Pepelusimilar↗ | Valencia | 25 | €7.3m | 77 | 76 |
| 5 | Emirhan İlkhansimilar↗ | Torino | 21 | €6.3m | 80 | 76 |
| 6 | Kristian Thorstvedtsimilar↗ | Sassuolo | 26 | €12m | 77 | 76 |
| 7 | Jan Schöppnersimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 25 | €3.2m | 83 | 75 |
| 8 | Christoph Baumgartnersimilar↗ | RB Leipzig | 26 | €42m | 76 | 75 |
| 9 | Idrissa Tourésimilar↗ | Pisa | 27 | €4.9m | 79 | 75 |
| 10 | Marshall Munetsisimilar↗ | Stade de Reims | 27 | €16m | 80 | 75 |
| 11 | Kevin Sessasimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 23 | €800k | 70 | 75 |
| 12 | Danley Jean Jacquessimilar↗ | Metz | 23 | €3.2m | 89 | 75 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Alessandro Deiola
≈ 100% Alessandro Deiola · strong: Aerial duels won · medium reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% Alessandro Deiola · strong: Aerial duels won, Clearances · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Clearances /90, Non-penalty goals /90
≈ 100% Alessandro Deiola · strong: Aerial duels won %, xG + xA · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, xG + xA /90, Sofascore rating
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Alessandro Deiola?
By Doppel's fit score, Gonzalo Escalante (Cádiz) is the closest profile to Alessandro Deiola, with a 78/100 overall match. Tomáš Souček and Abdoulaye Touré are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Alessandro Deiola?
Yes. Gonzalo Escalante (Cádiz) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 78/100 at roughly €400k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Alessandro Deiola?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Alessandro Deiola'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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