Players like Massimo Luongo
CM/CDMMillwall · 2023/24 · ranked by tactical + market fitMassimo Luongo's profile ↗
Massimo Luongo is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for Millwall in the Championship. He has made 43 appearances this season, contributing 3 goals over 3173 minutes. Players similar to Luongo include Beñat Gerenabarrena from CD Castellón, who has a fit score of 82/100, and Éderson from Atalanta, also with a fit score of 82/100.
About Massimo Luongo
Massimo Luongo is a tenacious defensive midfielder, excelling in aerial duels and defensive contributions, making him a reliable presence in the heart of midfield. With a Sofascore rating in the top 18% of his peers, he showcases impressive tackling and interception abilities, complemented by his capacity to deliver accurate passes into the final third. While he has faced some injury setbacks, his durability this season with 43 appearances highlights his commitment and resilience.
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Tackles + interceptions, Sofascore rating. 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↗ | CD Castellón | 23 | €1.0m | 91 | 82 |
| 2 | Édersonsimilar↗ | Atalanta | 27 | €43m | 90 | 82 |
| 3 | Kodai Sanosimilar↗ | NEC Nijmegen | 23 | €13m | 90 | 81 |
| 4 | Malik Tillmansimilar↗ | PSV Eindhoven | 24 | €27m | 89 | 82 |
| 5 | Marvin Mehlemsimilar↗ | Darmstadt 98 | 29 | €800k | 88 | 83 |
| 6 | Douglas Luizsimilar↗ | Aston Villa | 28 | €19m | 88 | 81 |
| 7 | Matúš Berosimilar↗ | VfL Bochum 1848 | 31 | €900k | 88 | 82 |
| 8 | Henrikh Mkhitaryansimilar↗ | Inter | 37 | €2.9m | 88 | 80 |
| 9 | Youssouf Fofanasimilar↗ | AS Monaco | 27 | €25m | 87 | 81 |
| 10 | Félix Lemaréchalsimilar↗ | Cercle Brugge | 23 | €6.5m | 87 | 81 |
| 11 | Mattias Svanbergsimilar↗ | VfL Wolfsburg | 27 | €8.3m | 87 | 81 |
| 12 | Nikola Vlašićsimilar↗ | Torino | 29 | €10m | 87 | 82 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, 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: Accurate final-third passes, Touches · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate final-third passes /90, Touches /90, Accurate long balls /90
≈ 100% Massimo Luongo · strong: Successful dribbles, Clearances · low reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Clearances /90, Big chances created /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Massimo Luongo?
By Doppel's fit score, Beñat Gerenabarrena (CD Castellón) is the closest profile to Massimo Luongo, with a 82/100 overall match. Éderson and Kodai Sano are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Massimo Luongo?
Yes. Marvin Mehlem (Darmstadt 98) 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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