Players like Emanuele Valeri
LB/LMParma · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitEmanuele Valeri's profile ↗
The players most similar to Emanuele Valeri are Quentin Merlin, Yanis Zouaoui, Aarón Martín. Doppel rates Quentin Merlin (Stade Rennais) a 85/100 overall match — 95/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Maximilian Wittek scores 86/100 at about €900k. Data as of October 2026.
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Emanuele Valeri is a dynamic attacking left-back, demonstrating a keen ability to contribute offensively while maintaining defensive responsibilities. With a solid Sofascore rating, he stands out for his creativity, ranking in the top 17% for big chances created and top 19% for key passes among his peers. Valeri's reliable presence on the pitch is underscored by his durability, missing only six games in the last three seasons, making him a dependable asset for any team looking for a capable two-way player.
Strengths: Big chances created, Key passes, Clearances. Availability: 6 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Emanuele Valeri
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Quentin Merlinsimilar↗ | Stade Rennais | 24 | €15m | 95 | 85 |
| 2 | Yanis Zouaouisimilar↗ | Le Havre | 28 | €2.3m | 94 | 85 |
| 3 | Aarón Martínsimilar↗ | Genoa | 29 | €4.9m | 94 | 86 |
| 4 | Maximilian Witteksimilar↗ | VfL Bochum 1848 | 31 | €900k | 93 | 86 |
| 5 | Tiago Araújosimilar↗ | KAA Gent | 25 | €2.4m | 93 | 86 |
| 6 | Derrick Köhnsimilar↗ | 1. FC Union Berlin | 27 | €4.2m | 93 | 85 |
| 7 | Carles Aleñásimilar↗ | Deportivo Alavés | 28 | €2.8m | 92 | 85 |
| 8 | Nazinhosimilar↗ | AS Monaco | 23 | €6.6m | 92 | 86 |
| 9 | Matthieu Udolsimilar↗ | RC Lens | 30 | €7.7m | 92 | 85 |
| 10 | Alfie Doughtysimilar↗ | Millwall | 27 | €5.2m | 92 | 84 |
| 11 | Dwight McNeilsimilar↗ | Crystal Palace | 27 | €19m | 91 | 84 |
| 12 | Quilindschy Hartmansimilar↗ | Burnley | 25 | €16m | 91 | 85 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Emanuele Valeri
≈ 100% Emanuele Valeri · strong: Key passes, Accurate final-third passes · low reliability
Strengths: Key passes /90, Accurate final-third passes /90, Touches /90
≈ 100% Emanuele Valeri · strong: Accurate crosses, Key passes · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Key passes /90, Touches /90
≈ 100% Emanuele Valeri · strong: Accurate crosses, Key passes · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Key passes /90, Sofascore rating
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to Emanuele Valeri?
Statistically, Quentin Merlin (Stade Rennais) is the closest look-alike to Emanuele Valeri — a 85/100 profile match (95/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
Who is the best replacement for Emanuele Valeri?
By Doppel's fit score, Quentin Merlin (Stade Rennais) is the closest profile to Emanuele Valeri, with a 85/100 overall match. Yanis Zouaoui and Aarón Martín are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Emanuele Valeri?
Yes. Maximilian Wittek (VfL Bochum 1848) plays a similar left back role and rates 86/100 at roughly €900k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Emanuele Valeri?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Emanuele Valeri's 2025/26 season, then ranks left backs across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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