Players like Giovanni Bonfanti
CB/LBUD Las Palmas · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitGiovanni Bonfanti's profile ↗
The players most similar to Giovanni Bonfanti are Greg Leigh, Marc Bola, Aske Adelgaard. Doppel rates Greg Leigh (Oxford United) a 84/100 overall match — 91/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Greg Leigh scores 84/100 at about €100k. Data as of October 2026.
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Giovanni Bonfanti is a reliable, versatile defender who excels as a ball-playing left-back. With a Sofascore rating in the bottom 26%, he may not be elite, but he compensates with his ability to deliver accurate crosses and effective dribbles, ranking in the top 20% and 28% respectively. Notably durable, he has missed no games in the last three seasons, showcasing his reliability on the pitch.
Strengths: Accurate crosses, Successful dribbles. Availability: no injuries recorded in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Giovanni Bonfanti
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Greg Leighsimilar↗ | Oxford United | 32 | €100k | 91 | 84 |
| 2 | Marc Bolasimilar↗ | Watford | 29 | €1.5m | 91 | 85 |
| 3 | Aske Adelgaardsimilar↗ | FC Twente | 23 | €900k | 91 | 85 |
| 4 | Javi Lópezsimilar↗ | Feyenoord | 24 | €5.4m | 90 | 86 |
| 5 | Gianluca Frabottasimilar↗ | Cesena | 27 | €1.5m | 90 | 84 |
| 6 | Emin Bayramsimilar↗ | KVC Westerlo | 23 | €3.9m | 89 | 85 |
| 7 | Alexander Rossipalsimilar↗ | SG Dynamo Dresden | 30 | €600k | 89 | 85 |
| 8 | Tobias Mohrsimilar↗ | Standard Liège | 31 | €800k | 88 | 84 |
| 9 | Tom Strannegårdsimilar↗ | IK Start | 24 | €600k | 88 | 85 |
| 10 | Giuseppe Aureliosimilar↗ | Spezia | 26 | €700k | 88 | 87 |
| 11 | Boy Kempersimilar↗ | NAC Breda | 27 | €1.1m | 88 | 85 |
| 12 | John Tolkinsimilar↗ | Holstein Kiel | 24 | €2.4m | 87 | 85 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Giovanni Bonfanti
≈ 100% Giovanni Bonfanti · strong: Non-penalty goals, Finishing (npG − npxG · low reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Big chances created /90
≈ 100% Giovanni Bonfanti · strong: Aerial duels won %, Shots · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Shots /90, Big chances created /90
≈ 100% Giovanni Bonfanti · strong: Accurate crosses, Big chances created · medium reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Big chances created /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90)
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to Giovanni Bonfanti?
Statistically, Greg Leigh (Oxford United) is the closest look-alike to Giovanni Bonfanti — a 84/100 profile match (91/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
Who is the best replacement for Giovanni Bonfanti?
By Doppel's fit score, Greg Leigh (Oxford United) is the closest profile to Giovanni Bonfanti, with a 84/100 overall match. Marc Bola and Aske Adelgaard are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Giovanni Bonfanti?
Yes. Greg Leigh (Oxford United) plays a similar centre back role and rates 84/100 at roughly €100k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Giovanni Bonfanti?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Giovanni Bonfanti's 2025/26 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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