Players like Francesco Pio Esposito
STInter · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitFrancesco Pio Esposito's profile ↗
The players most similar to Francesco Pio Esposito are Gorka Guruzeta, Luuk de Jong, Dženan Pejčinović. Doppel rates Gorka Guruzeta (Athletic Club) a 82/100 overall match — 94/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Luuk de Jong scores 87/100 at about €500k. Data as of October 2026.
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Francesco Pio Esposito is a dynamic, goal-scoring striker known for his aerial prowess and ability to convert chances efficiently. With a Sofascore rating in the top 3% of his positional peers, he consistently delivers with 17 goals in 35 appearances this season. His strength in aerial duels and accurate passing in the final third highlight his all-around attacking quality, while his durability—missing only three games in three seasons—underscores his reliability on the pitch.
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Aerial duels won, Aerial duels won %. Availability: 3 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Francesco Pio Esposito
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gorka Guruzetasimilar↗ | Athletic Club | 30 | €4.6m | 94 | 82 |
| 2 | Luuk de Jongsimilar↗ | FC Porto | 36 | €500k | 93 | 87 |
| 3 | Dženan Pejčinovićsimilar↗ | VfB Stuttgart | 21 | €16m | 92 | 83 |
| 4 | Jonas Windsimilar↗ | VfL Wolfsburg | 27 | €4.2m | 92 | 81 |
| 5 | Gonzalo Garcíasimilar↗ | Fulham | 22 | €31m | 91 | 81 |
| 6 | Kai Havertzsimilar↗ | Arsenal | 27 | €53m | 91 | 81 |
| 7 | Michael Gregoritschsimilar↗ | FC Augsburg | 32 | €1.6m | 91 | 82 |
| 8 | Gonçalo Ramossimilar↗ | AC Milan | 25 | €46m | 90 | 82 |
| 9 | Rodrigo Munizsimilar↗ | Fulham | 25 | €22m | 90 | 81 |
| 10 | Lukas Nmechasimilar↗ | Leeds United | 28 | €9.1m | 90 | 82 |
| 11 | André Silvasimilar↗ | Elche | 31 | €2.8m | 89 | 82 |
| 12 | Serhou Guirassysimilar↗ | Borussia Dortmund | 30 | €34m | 89 | 81 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Francesco Pio Esposito
≈ 100% Francesco Pio Esposito · strong: Shots, Possession won in att. third · low reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Possession won in att. third /90, Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% Francesco Pio Esposito · strong: Sofascore rating, xG + xA · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, xG + xA /90, Shots /90
≈ 100% Francesco Pio Esposito · strong: Non-penalty goals, Shots · medium reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Shots /90, Accurate long balls /90
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to Francesco Pio Esposito?
Statistically, Gorka Guruzeta (Athletic Club) is the closest look-alike to Francesco Pio Esposito — a 82/100 profile match (94/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
Who is the best replacement for Francesco Pio Esposito?
By Doppel's fit score, Gorka Guruzeta (Athletic Club) is the closest profile to Francesco Pio Esposito, with a 82/100 overall match. Luuk de Jong and Dženan Pejčinović are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Francesco Pio Esposito?
Yes. Luuk de Jong (FC Porto) plays a similar striker role and rates 87/100 at roughly €500k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Francesco Pio Esposito?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Francesco Pio Esposito's 2025/26 season, then ranks strikers across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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