Players like Gianluca Busio
CM/CDMVenezia · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitGianluca Busio's profile ↗
The players most similar to Gianluca Busio are James Ward-Prowse, Hans Vanaken, Kenneth Taylor. Doppel rates James Ward-Prowse (West Ham United) a 87/100 overall match — 94/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Qazim Laci scores 84/100 at about €2.9m. Data as of September 2026.
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Gianluca Busio is a versatile central midfielder with a knack for impacting the game in the final third, showcasing a strong ability to create chances and score, as reflected in his top 15% Sofascore rating among peers. His aerial prowess and accuracy in final-third passing highlight his offensive contributions, making him a valuable asset in attacking transitions. While he may not excel in defensive duels, his reliability on the pitch is evident, having missed only a handful of games over three seasons.
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Accurate final-third passes, Shots. Availability: 6 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Gianluca Busio
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | James Ward-Prowsesimilar↗ | West Ham United | 32 | €4.5m | 94 | 87 |
| 2 | Hans Vanakensimilar↗ | Club Brugge KV | 34 | €4.8m | 94 | 84 |
| 3 | Kenneth Taylorsimilar↗ | AFC Ajax | 24 | €26m | 93 | 85 |
| 4 | Hakan Çalhanoğlusimilar↗ | Inter | 32 | €17m | 93 | 85 |
| 5 | Enzo Fernándezsimilar↗ | Chelsea | 25 | €87m | 93 | 84 |
| 6 | Gjivai Zechiëlsimilar↗ | FC Utrecht | 22 | €11m | 92 | 87 |
| 7 | Qazim Lacisimilar↗ | Çaykur Rizespor | 30 | €2.9m | 92 | 84 |
| 8 | Sydie Pecksimilar↗ | Sheffield United | 22 | €15m | 92 | 86 |
| 9 | Teun Koopmeinerssimilar↗ | Atalanta | 28 | €13m | 92 | 84 |
| 10 | Samusimilar↗ | Vizela | 30 | €2.4m | 92 | 86 |
| 11 | Ivan Ilićsimilar↗ | Torino | 25 | €6.8m | 92 | 85 |
| 12 | Imrân Louzasimilar↗ | Watford | 27 | €13m | 92 | 84 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Gianluca Busio
≈ 100% Gianluca Busio · strong: Accurate crosses, Key passes · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Key passes /90, Big chances created /90
≈ 100% Gianluca Busio · strong: Sofascore rating, Accurate long balls · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Accurate long balls /90, Accurate final-third passes /90
≈ 100% Gianluca Busio · strong: xG + xA, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: xG + xA /90, Sofascore rating, Big chances created /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Gianluca Busio?
By Doppel's fit score, James Ward-Prowse (West Ham United) is the closest profile to Gianluca Busio, with a 87/100 overall match. Hans Vanaken and Kenneth Taylor are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Gianluca Busio?
Yes. Qazim Laci (Çaykur Rizespor) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 84/100 at roughly €2.9m.
How does Doppel find players similar to Gianluca Busio?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Gianluca Busio'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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