Players like Gianluca Gaetano
CAM/CM/CDMCagliari · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitGianluca Gaetano's profile ↗
The players most similar to Gianluca Gaetano are Kevin Sessa, Florian Neuhaus, Ivan Ilić. Doppel rates Kevin Sessa (1. FC Heidenheim) a 86/100 overall match — 91/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Charlie Patiño scores 83/100 at about €600k. Data as of September 2026.
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Gianluca Gaetano is a creative attacking midfielder who thrives on orchestrating play with his vision and precision. With a Sofascore rating placing him in the bottom 41% of his peers, he showcases impressive metrics in touches and accurate long balls, demonstrating his ability to control the tempo and deliver incisive passes. While he could improve on winning possession in the attacking third, his reliability with only nine games missed in three seasons highlights his durability and commitment to the squad.
Strengths: Touches, Accurate long balls, Shots. Availability: 9 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Gianluca Gaetano
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kevin Sessasimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 26 | €800k | 91 | 86 |
| 2 | Florian Neuhaussimilar↗ | Borussia M'gladbach | 29 | €2.7m | 90 | 83 |
| 3 | Ivan Ilićsimilar↗ | Torino | 25 | €6.8m | 90 | 83 |
| 4 | Charlie Patiñosimilar↗ | Swansea City | 23 | €600k | 90 | 83 |
| 5 | Adrian Becksimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 29 | €1.5m | 90 | 81 |
| 6 | Mathias Jensensimilar↗ | Brentford | 30 | €10m | 90 | 82 |
| 7 | Nikola Vlašićsimilar↗ | Torino | 29 | €10m | 89 | 81 |
| 8 | Kristian Thorstvedtsimilar↗ | Sassuolo | 27 | €12m | 89 | 82 |
| 9 | Imrân Louzasimilar↗ | Watford | 27 | €13m | 89 | 81 |
| 10 | Nicola Zalewskisimilar↗ | Atalanta | 24 | €18m | 89 | 81 |
| 11 | Johan Manzambisimilar↗ | SC Freiburg | 21 | €54m | 89 | 81 |
| 12 | Joey Veermansimilar↗ | PSV Eindhoven | 28 | €26m | 88 | 82 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Gianluca Gaetano
≈ 100% Gianluca Gaetano · strong: Shots, Non-penalty goals · medium reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Non-penalty goals /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Gianluca Gaetano · strong: Shots, xG + xA · medium reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, xG + xA /90, Non-penalty goals /90
≈ 100% Gianluca Gaetano · strong: Accurate crosses, Key passes · medium reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Key passes /90, Touches /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Gianluca Gaetano?
By Doppel's fit score, Kevin Sessa (1. FC Heidenheim) is the closest profile to Gianluca Gaetano, with a 86/100 overall match. Florian Neuhaus and Ivan Ilić are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Gianluca Gaetano?
Yes. Charlie Patiño (Swansea City) plays a similar attacking midfielder role and rates 83/100 at roughly €600k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Gianluca Gaetano?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Gianluca Gaetano's 2025/26 season, then ranks attacking midfielders across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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