Players like Gianluca Lapadula
STSpezia · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitGianluca Lapadula's profile ↗
The players most similar to Gianluca Lapadula are Isac Lidberg, Vladyslav Vanat, Noel Futkeu. Doppel rates Isac Lidberg (Borussia M'gladbach) a 81/100 overall match — 94/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Marco Nasti scores 80/100 at about €1.3m. Data as of October 2026.
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Gianluca Lapadula is an experienced link-up forward known for his creative playmaking ability, evident in his top-tier key passes and contributions in the attacking third. Despite facing injury challenges that have limited his availability, his vision and ability to win possession high up the pitch showcase his value in building attacks. However, his finishing has been a concern, which impacts his overall effectiveness in front of goal, placing him in the bottom third of his positional peers this season.
Strengths: Key passes, Possession won in att. third, Shots. Availability: 20 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Gianluca Lapadula
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Isac Lidbergsimilar↗ | Borussia M'gladbach | 28 | €5.3m | 94 | 81 |
| 2 | Vladyslav Vanatsimilar↗ | Girona FC | 24 | €14m | 92 | 81 |
| 3 | Noel Futkeusimilar↗ | SpVgg Greuther Fürth | 24 | €7.3m | 89 | 80 |
| 4 | Marco Nastisimilar↗ | Empoli | 23 | €1.3m | 89 | 80 |
| 5 | Josh Sargentsimilar↗ | Norwich City | 26 | €15m | 89 | 79 |
| 6 | George Hirstsimilar↗ | Ipswich Town | 27 | €11m | 89 | 79 |
| 7 | Benjamin Källmansimilar↗ | Hannover 96 | 28 | €3.7m | 88 | 82 |
| 8 | Stiven Shpendisimilar↗ | Empoli | 23 | €4.2m | 88 | 80 |
| 9 | David Mokwasimilar↗ | SV 07 Elversberg | 22 | €3.8m | 88 | 79 |
| 10 | Ettore Gliozzisimilar↗ | Modena | 31 | €800k | 87 | 79 |
| 11 | Braian Romerosimilar↗ | Vélez Sarsfield | 35 | €300k | 87 | 79 |
| 12 | Samu Aghehowasimilar↗ | FC Porto | 22 | €46m | 87 | 80 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Gianluca Lapadula
≈ 100% Gianluca Lapadula · strong: Non-penalty goals · low reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90
≈ 100% Gianluca Lapadula · medium reliability
≈ 100% Gianluca Lapadula · strong: Sofascore rating, Non-penalty goals · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Non-penalty goals /90
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to Gianluca Lapadula?
Statistically, Isac Lidberg (Borussia M'gladbach) is the closest look-alike to Gianluca Lapadula — a 81/100 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 Gianluca Lapadula?
By Doppel's fit score, Isac Lidberg (Borussia M'gladbach) is the closest profile to Gianluca Lapadula, with a 81/100 overall match. Vladyslav Vanat and Noel Futkeu are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Gianluca Lapadula?
Yes. Marco Nasti (Empoli) plays a similar striker role and rates 80/100 at roughly €1.3m.
How does Doppel find players similar to Gianluca Lapadula?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Gianluca Lapadula's 2025/26 season, then ranks strikers across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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