Players like Massimo Luongo
CM/CDMMillwall · 2023/24 · ranked by tactical + market fitMassimo Luongo's profile ↗
The players most similar to Massimo Luongo are Beñat Gerenabarrena, Davy van den Berg, Malik Tillman. Doppel rates Beñat Gerenabarrena (Athletic Club) a 82/100 overall match — 91/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Marvin Mehlem scores 83/100 at about €800k. Data as of October 2026.
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Massimo Luongo is a robust defensive midfielder, excelling in breaking up play and winning aerial duels, positioning him as a key disruptor in the midfield. With a Sofascore rating in the top 22% of his peers, he showcases reliability and skill, particularly in tackles and interceptions, which underline his combative playing style. While he has faced some injury challenges throughout his career, his ability to contribute significantly when fit makes him a valuable asset for Millwall.
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Tackles + interceptions, Accurate final-third passes. Availability: 47 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Massimo Luongo
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Beñat Gerenabarrenasimilar↗ | Athletic Club | 23 | €1.0m | 91 | 82 |
| 2 | Davy van den Bergsimilar↗ | FC Utrecht | 26 | €1.3m | 89 | 83 |
| 3 | Malik Tillmansimilar↗ | Bayer 04 Leverkusen | 24 | €27m | 89 | 83 |
| 4 | Marvin Mehlemsimilar↗ | Arminia Bielefeld | 29 | €800k | 88 | 83 |
| 5 | Douglas Luizsimilar↗ | Juventus | 28 | €19m | 88 | 81 |
| 6 | Matúš Berosimilar↗ | VfL Bochum 1848 | 31 | €900k | 88 | 82 |
| 7 | Henrikh Mkhitaryansimilar↗ | Inter | 37 | €2.9m | 88 | 80 |
| 8 | Youssouf Fofanasimilar↗ | Sevilla | 27 | €25m | 87 | 82 |
| 9 | Félix Lemaréchalsimilar↗ | Club Brugge KV | 23 | €6.5m | 87 | 81 |
| 10 | Mattias Svanbergsimilar↗ | VfL Wolfsburg | 27 | €8.3m | 87 | 81 |
| 11 | Nikola Vlašićsimilar↗ | Torino | 29 | €10m | 87 | 82 |
| 12 | Johan Manzambisimilar↗ | SC Freiburg | 21 | €54m | 87 | 81 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Massimo Luongo
≈ 100% Massimo Luongo · strong: Tackles + interceptions · low reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90
≈ 100% Massimo Luongo · strong: Finishing (npG − npxG, Non-penalty goals · low reliability
Strengths: Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Non-penalty goals /90, Sofascore rating
≈ 100% Massimo Luongo · strong: Non-penalty goals, Sofascore rating · medium reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Sofascore rating, Finishing (npG − npxG /90)
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to Massimo Luongo?
Statistically, Beñat Gerenabarrena (Athletic Club) is the closest look-alike to Massimo Luongo — a 82/100 profile match (91/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
Who is the best replacement for Massimo Luongo?
By Doppel's fit score, Beñat Gerenabarrena (Athletic Club) is the closest profile to Massimo Luongo, with a 82/100 overall match. Davy van den Berg and Malik Tillman are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Massimo Luongo?
Yes. Marvin Mehlem (Arminia Bielefeld) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 83/100 at roughly €800k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Massimo Luongo?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Massimo Luongo's 2023/24 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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