Players like Giovanni Leoni
CBSampdoria · 2024/25 · ranked by tactical + market fitGiovanni Leoni's profile ↗
The players most similar to Giovanni Leoni are Rockson Yeboah, Jamil Siebert, Dani Barcia. Doppel rates Rockson Yeboah (Osasuna) a 77/100 overall match — 89/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Rockson Yeboah scores 77/100 at about €300k. Data as of October 2026.
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Giovanni Leoni is an aggressive front-foot centre-back, showcasing a remarkable knack for finishing, evidenced by his elite goal-scoring ability for a defender. Despite his current Sofascore rating placing him in the bottom 17% of his positional peers, his impressive clearance stats highlight his defensive awareness. However, his injury history is a concern, having missed significant time over the past few seasons, which could impact his development and reliability on the pitch.
Strengths: Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Non-penalty goals, Clearances. Availability: 50 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Giovanni Leoni
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rockson Yeboahsimilar↗ | Osasuna | 22 | €300k | 89 | 77 |
| 2 | Jamil Siebertsimilar↗ | Lecce | 24 | €4.3m | 89 | 77 |
| 3 | Dani Barciasimilar↗ | Deportivo de A Coruña | 23 | €1.3m | 88 | 78 |
| 4 | Lucas Noubisimilar↗ | Deportivo de A Coruña | 21 | €1.5m | 88 | 78 |
| 5 | Yannis Nahounousimilar↗ | Nancy | 22 | €400k | 87 | 77 |
| 6 | Matia Barzićsimilar↗ | Cultural Leonesa | 22 | €900k | 87 | 79 |
| 7 | Josue Escartinsimilar↗ | Red Star FC | 23 | €300k | 86 | 79 |
| 8 | Isaac Cossiersimilar↗ | Le Mans | 20 | €2.7m | 86 | 78 |
| 9 | Stefan Lekovićsimilar↗ | CF Estrela Amadora | 22 | €2.7m | 86 | 77 |
| 10 | Jose Fontánsimilar↗ | FC Arouca | 26 | €1.9m | 86 | 77 |
| 11 | Xavi Sintessimilar↗ | Córdoba | 25 | €400k | 86 | 77 |
| 12 | Manuel Lamasimilar↗ | Granada | 25 | €1.5m | 85 | 77 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Giovanni Leoni
≈ 100% Giovanni Leoni · strong: Aerial duels won %, Successful dribbles · medium reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Successful dribbles /90, Non-penalty goals /90
≈ 100% Giovanni Leoni · medium reliability
≈ 100% Giovanni Leoni · strong: Non-penalty goals · medium reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to Giovanni Leoni?
Statistically, Rockson Yeboah (Osasuna) is the closest look-alike to Giovanni Leoni — a 77/100 profile match (89/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
Who is the best replacement for Giovanni Leoni?
By Doppel's fit score, Rockson Yeboah (Osasuna) is the closest profile to Giovanni Leoni, with a 77/100 overall match. Jamil Siebert and Dani Barcia are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Giovanni Leoni?
Yes. Rockson Yeboah (Osasuna) plays a similar centre back role and rates 77/100 at roughly €300k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Giovanni Leoni?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Giovanni Leoni's 2024/25 season, then ranks centre backs across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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