Players like Gianluca Busio
CM/CDMVenezia · 2024/25 · ranked by tactical + market fitGianluca Busio's profile ↗
The players most similar to Gianluca Busio are Kevin Sessa, Eric Ebimbe, Kristian Thorstvedt. Doppel rates Kevin Sessa (1. FC Heidenheim) a 85/100 overall match — 87/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Kevin Sessa scores 85/100 at about €800k. Data as of July 2026.
12 players most similar to Gianluca Busio
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kevin Sessasimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 23 | €800k | 87 | 85 |
| 2 | Eric Ebimbesimilar↗ | Eintracht Frankfurt | 23 | €6.5m | 85 | 83 |
| 3 | Kristian Thorstvedtsimilar↗ | Sassuolo | 26 | €12m | 89 | 83 |
| 4 | Christoph Baumgartnersimilar↗ | RB Leipzig | 26 | €42m | 87 | 82 |
| 5 | Marvin Mehlemsimilar↗ | Darmstadt 98 | 26 | €800k | 87 | 82 |
| 6 | Jens Stagesimilar↗ | SV Werder Bremen | 29 | €14m | 90 | 81 |
| 7 | Grigoris Kastanossimilar↗ | Salernitana | 25 | €1.4m | 85 | 81 |
| 8 | Joan Jordánsimilar↗ | Deportivo Alavés | 30 | €1.0m | 82 | 81 |
| 9 | Jon Ander Olasagastisimilar↗ | Levante UD | 25 | €2.7m | 87 | 81 |
| 10 | Abdoulaye Tourésimilar↗ | Le Havre | 30 | €2.4m | 85 | 81 |
| 11 | Paul Nebelsimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 22 | €17m | 80 | 81 |
| 12 | Jens Castropsimilar↗ | Borussia M'gladbach | 22 | €9.3m | 87 | 81 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Gianluca Busio
≈ 100% Gianluca Busio · strong: Shots, Non-penalty goals · medium reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Non-penalty goals /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Gianluca Busio · strong: Successful dribbles, Shots · medium reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Shots /90, Possession won in att. third /90
≈ 100% Gianluca Busio · strong: xG + xA · low reliability
Strengths: xG + xA /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Gianluca Busio?
By Doppel's fit score, Kevin Sessa (1. FC Heidenheim) is the closest profile to Gianluca Busio, with a 85/100 overall match. Eric Ebimbe and Kristian Thorstvedt are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Gianluca Busio?
Yes. Kevin Sessa (1. FC Heidenheim) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 85/100 at roughly €800k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Gianluca Busio?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Gianluca Busio's 2024/25 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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