Players like Luca Lipani
CMSassuolo · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitLuca Lipani's profile ↗
The players most similar to Luca Lipani are Emirhan İlkhan, Pepelu, Saúl Ñíguez. Doppel rates Emirhan İlkhan (Torino) a 81/100 overall match — 88/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Kevin Sessa scores 78/100 at about €800k. Data as of July 2026.
12 players most similar to Luca Lipani
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Emirhan İlkhansimilar↗ | Torino | 21 | €6.3m | 88 | 81 |
| 2 | Pepelusimilar↗ | Valencia | 25 | €7.3m | 83 | 80 |
| 3 | Saúl Ñíguezsimilar↗ | Sevilla | 30 | €1.9m | 86 | 79 |
| 4 | Rocco Reitzsimilar↗ | Borussia M'gladbach | 23 | €22m | 87 | 78 |
| 5 | Jens Castropsimilar↗ | Borussia M'gladbach | 22 | €9.3m | 83 | 78 |
| 6 | Kristian Thorstvedtsimilar↗ | Sassuolo | 26 | €12m | 81 | 78 |
| 7 | Kevin Sessasimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 23 | €800k | 74 | 78 |
| 8 | Idrissa Tourésimilar↗ | Pisa | 27 | €4.9m | 83 | 77 |
| 9 | Jan Schöppnersimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 25 | €3.2m | 86 | 77 |
| 10 | Abdoulaye Tourésimilar↗ | Le Havre | 30 | €2.4m | 79 | 77 |
| 11 | Santi Comesañasimilar↗ | Villarreal | 28 | €8.4m | 85 | 77 |
| 12 | Gonzalo Escalantesimilar↗ | Cádiz | 30 | €400k | 87 | 77 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Luca Lipani
≈ 100% Luca Lipani · strong: Accurate long balls · medium reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90
≈ 100% Luca Lipani · strong: Sofascore rating, Accurate long balls · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Accurate long balls /90, Accurate crosses /90
≈ 100% Luca Lipani · strong: Shots, Aerial duels won · medium reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Aerial duels won /90, Tackles + interceptions /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Luca Lipani?
By Doppel's fit score, Emirhan İlkhan (Torino) is the closest profile to Luca Lipani, with a 81/100 overall match. Pepelu and Saúl Ñíguez are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Luca Lipani?
Yes. Kevin Sessa (1. FC Heidenheim) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 78/100 at roughly €800k.
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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