Players like Giovanni Bonfanti
CB/LBSpezia · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitGiovanni Bonfanti's profile ↗
Giovanni Bonfanti is a centre-back/left-back for Spezia in Serie B, aged 23, with a market value of €4m. Players similar to Bonfanti include Greg Leigh from Oxford United with a fit score of 84/100, and Marc Bola from Watford, who has a fit score of 85/100. Aske Adelgaard of Go Ahead Eagles also matches closely with a fit score of 85/100, making these players suitable alternatives for those seeking comparable defensive profiles.
About Giovanni Bonfanti
Giovanni Bonfanti profiles as a versatile ball-playing left-back, showcasing his ability to contribute in attack with accurate crosses and successful dribbles. Although he ranks in the bottom 44% of his positional peers, his durability is a significant asset, having missed no games in three seasons. While he may not be a goal-scoring threat, Bonfanti's strengths in distribution and dribbling make him a reliable option in the defensive line.
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↗ | Go Ahead Eagles | 23 | €900k | 91 | 85 |
| 4 | Javi Lópezsimilar↗ | Deportivo Alavés | 24 | €5.4m | 90 | 84 |
| 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 | Youssef Enriquezsimilar↗ | Deportivo Alavés | 21 | €4.3m | 88 | 84 |
| 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 · data: Sofascore, 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 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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