Players like Antonio Candela
RM/RBEmpoli · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitAntonio Candela's profile ↗
The players most similar to Antonio Candela are Matteo Rover, Bastian Allgeier, Romano Floriani Mussolini. Doppel rates Matteo Rover (Reggiana) a 81/100 overall match — 92/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Matteo Rover scores 81/100 at about €500k. Data as of September 2026.
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Antonio Candela is a reliable right-back with a flair for providing offensive support, showcasing his ability to create chances and deliver accurate crosses. Despite being in the bottom 42% of his positional peers, his top-tier crossing and playmaking metrics highlight his role as an attacking outlet from the flanks. With an impressive track record of durability, having missed no games in the last three seasons, he remains a consistent presence for Empoli.
Strengths: Accurate crosses, Big chances created, Key passes. Availability: no injuries recorded in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Antonio Candela
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Matteo Roversimilar↗ | Reggiana | 27 | €500k | 92 | 81 |
| 2 | Bastian Allgeiersimilar↗ | SSV Ulm 1846 | 24 | €800k | 92 | 81 |
| 3 | Romano Floriani Mussolinisimilar↗ | Juve Stabia | 23 | €2.6m | 92 | 80 |
| 4 | Jon Garrosimilar↗ | Real Sociedad B | 21 | €500k | 91 | 80 |
| 5 | Enzo Tchato Mbiayisimilar↗ | Montpellier | 24 | €2.6m | 91 | 80 |
| 6 | Rafael Pinto Pedrosasimilar↗ | Karlsruher SC | 19 | €4.8m | 89 | 81 |
| 7 | Jano Ter-Horstsimilar↗ | Preußen Münster | 24 | €1.2m | 89 | 80 |
| 8 | Marcus Pedersensimilar↗ | Torino | 26 | €3.3m | 88 | 81 |
| 9 | Puma Rodríguezsimilar↗ | Vasco da Gama | 29 | €1.5m | 87 | 80 |
| 10 | Nabil Touaizisimilar↗ | FC Alverca | 25 | €900k | 87 | 83 |
| 11 | Filippo Missorisimilar↗ | US Avellino 1912 | 22 | €1.9m | 87 | 82 |
| 12 | Sebastian Sebulonsensimilar↗ | 1. FC Köln | 26 | €5.1m | 86 | 80 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
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FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Antonio Candela?
By Doppel's fit score, Matteo Rover (Reggiana) is the closest profile to Antonio Candela, with a 81/100 overall match. Bastian Allgeier and Romano Floriani Mussolini are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Antonio Candela?
Yes. Matteo Rover (Reggiana) plays a similar right midfielder role and rates 81/100 at roughly €500k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Antonio Candela?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Antonio Candela's 2025/26 season, then ranks right midfielders across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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