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 October 2026.
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Luca Lipani is a tenacious defensive midfielder, excelling in tackles and interceptions, placing him in the top 6% among his positional peers. Despite a low Sofascore rating, his durability shines through with only four games missed in three seasons, showcasing his reliability. While he may not contribute significantly in attack, his ability to disrupt opposition play and his accurate long balls make him a valuable asset in the midfield battle.
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↗ | Hellas Verona | 32 | €1.2m | 90 | 79 |
| 3 | Rocco Reitzsimilar↗ | RB Leipzig | 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↗ | Boca Juniors | 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 closest look-alike to Luca Lipani?
Statistically, Nicolás Capaldo (Hamburger SV) is the closest look-alike to Luca Lipani — a 79/100 profile match (92/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
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 (Boca Juniors) 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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