Players like Francesco Pio Esposito
STSpezia · 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 September 2026.
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Francesco Pio Esposito is an aerially dominant striker with a knack for finding the back of the net, evidenced by his impressive 17 goals this season. With a Sofascore rating in the top 12% of his peers, he showcases exceptional ability in aerial duels and accuracy in the final third, making him a significant threat in the box. His durability is a standout trait, having missed only three games in the last three seasons, ensuring he remains a reliable asset for his team.
Strengths: Aerial duels won, Aerial duels won %, Sofascore rating. 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↗ | PSV Eindhoven | 36 | €500k | 93 | 87 |
| 3 | Dženan Pejčinovićsimilar↗ | VfL Wolfsburg | 21 | €16m | 92 | 83 |
| 4 | Jonas Windsimilar↗ | VfL Wolfsburg | 27 | €4.2m | 92 | 81 |
| 5 | Gonzalo Garcíasimilar↗ | Real Madrid | 22 | €31m | 91 | 81 |
| 6 | Kai Havertzsimilar↗ | Arsenal | 27 | €53m | 91 | 81 |
| 7 | Michael Gregoritschsimilar↗ | SC Freiburg | 32 | €1.6m | 91 | 82 |
| 8 | Gonçalo Ramossimilar↗ | AC Milan | 25 | €28m | 90 | 83 |
| 9 | Rodrigo Munizsimilar↗ | Fulham | 25 | €22m | 90 | 81 |
| 10 | Lukas Nmechasimilar↗ | Leeds United | 28 | €9.1m | 90 | 82 |
| 11 | Ricky van Wolfswinkelsimilar↗ | FC Twente | 37 | €200k | 89 | 81 |
| 12 | André Silvasimilar↗ | Elche | 31 | €2.8m | 89 | 82 |
* 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 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 (PSV Eindhoven) 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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