Players like Luca Lipani
CMSassuolo · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitLuca Lipani's profile ↗
The players most similar to Luca Lipani are Nicolás Capaldo, Roberto Gagliardini, Rocco Reitz. Doppel rates Nicolás Capaldo (Hamburger SV) a 79/100 overall match — 92/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Ander Herrera scores 78/100 at about €400k. Data as of September 2026.
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Luca Lipani is a tenacious ball-winning central midfielder, excelling in defensive duties with impressive metrics in tackles, interceptions, and clearances, placing him among the top 6-7% of his peers. Despite a Sofascore rating in the bottom 8%, his durability shines through with only four games missed in three seasons, showcasing his reliability. While his attacking contributions are limited, his ability to break up play and distribute accurately with long balls makes him a key asset in the engine room.
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions, Clearances, Touches. Availability: 4 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Luca Lipani
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nicolás Capaldosimilar↗ | Hamburger SV | 28 | €8.4m | 92 | 79 |
| 2 | Roberto Gagliardinisimilar↗ | Monza | 32 | €1.2m | 90 | 79 |
| 3 | Rocco Reitzsimilar↗ | Borussia M'gladbach | 24 | €22m | 90 | 81 |
| 4 | Gvidas Gineitissimilar↗ | Torino | 22 | €5.0m | 89 | 79 |
| 5 | Lewis Mileysimilar↗ | Newcastle United | 20 | €27m | 88 | 79 |
| 6 | Jackson Irvinesimilar↗ | FC St. Pauli | 33 | €1.1m | 88 | 79 |
| 7 | Ander Herrerasimilar↗ | Athletic Club | 37 | €400k | 88 | 78 |
| 8 | Santi Comesañasimilar↗ | Villarreal | 30 | €8.4m | 87 | 79 |
| 9 | Jan Schöppnersimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 27 | €3.2m | 87 | 79 |
| 10 | Pepelusimilar↗ | Valencia | 28 | €7.3m | 87 | 82 |
| 11 | Alex Scottsimilar↗ | Bournemouth | 23 | €53m | 87 | 78 |
| 12 | Alexander Prasssimilar↗ | TSG Hoffenheim | 25 | €8.7m | 87 | 78 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Luca Lipani
≈ 100% Luca Lipani · strong: Tackles + interceptions, Duels won · medium reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90, Duels won /90, Clearances /90
≈ 100% Luca Lipani · strong: Touches, Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Touches /90, Aerial duels won /90, Tackles + interceptions /90
≈ 100% Luca Lipani · strong: Tackles + interceptions, Duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90, Duels won /90, Shots /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Luca Lipani?
By Doppel's fit score, Nicolás Capaldo (Hamburger SV) is the closest profile to Luca Lipani, with a 79/100 overall match. Roberto Gagliardini and Rocco Reitz are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Luca Lipani?
Yes. Ander Herrera (Athletic Club) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 78/100 at roughly €400k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Luca Lipani?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Luca Lipani'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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