Players like Filippo Ranocchia
CM/CDMPalermo · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitFilippo Ranocchia's profile ↗
Filippo Ranocchia is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for Palermo in Serie B, where he has made 32 appearances this season, contributing 6 goals and 2 assists. Players similar to Ranocchia include Gianluca Busio from Venezia, who has a fit score of 87/100, and Paul Nebel from 1. FSV Mainz 05, with a fit score of 86/100. Other comparable options are Michel Vlap of FC Twente and Carel Eiting of Sparta Rotterdam, both showing strong statistical profiles.
12 players most similar to Filippo Ranocchia
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gianluca Busiosimilar↗ | Venezia | 24 | €7.3m | 92 | 87 |
| 2 | Paul Nebelsimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 24 | €17m | 90 | 86 |
| 3 | Michel Vlapsimilar↗ | FC Twente | 29 | €3.1m | 92 | 86 |
| 4 | Carel Eitingsimilar↗ | Sparta Rotterdam | 28 | €1.3m | 90 | 85 |
| 5 | Joey Veermansimilar↗ | PSV Eindhoven | 28 | €26m | 93 | 85 |
| 6 | Gjivai Zechiëlsimilar↗ | FC Utrecht | 22 | €11m | 89 | 85 |
| 7 | Kevin Sessasimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 26 | €800k | 88 | 85 |
| 8 | Nadiem Amirisimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 30 | €16m | 93 | 85 |
| 9 | Cameron Puertassimilar↗ | Royale Union Saint-Gilloise | 28 | €6.8m | 87 | 84 |
| 10 | Samusimilar↗ | Vizela | 30 | €2.4m | 89 | 84 |
| 11 | Teun Koopmeinerssimilar↗ | Atalanta | 28 | €13m | 92 | 84 |
| 12 | Joan Jordánsimilar↗ | Deportivo Alavés | 32 | €1.0m | 89 | 84 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Filippo Ranocchia
≈ 100% Filippo Ranocchia · strong: Sofascore rating, Accurate final-third passes · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Accurate final-third passes /90, Shots /90
≈ 100% Filippo Ranocchia · strong: Non-penalty goals, Finishing (npG − npxG · low reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90), xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Filippo Ranocchia · strong: Sofascore rating, xG + xA · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, xG + xA /90, Key passes /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Filippo Ranocchia?
By Doppel's fit score, Gianluca Busio (Venezia) is the closest profile to Filippo Ranocchia, with a 87/100 overall match. Paul Nebel and Michel Vlap are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Filippo Ranocchia?
Yes. Kevin Sessa (1. FC Heidenheim) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 85/100 at roughly €800k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Filippo Ranocchia?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Filippo Ranocchia'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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