Players like Mario Balotelli
STAdana Demirspor · 2023/24 · ranked by tactical + market fitMario Balotelli's profile ↗
Mario Balotelli is a striker for Adana Demirspor in the Turkish Super Lig, having made 16 appearances this season, scoring 7 goals and providing 1 assist. Players similar to Balotelli include Edin Džeko from Fenerbahçe, who has a fit score of 86/100, and Ieltsin Camões of Tromsø IL, with a fit score of 85/100. Both players showcase comparable roles and statistical profiles within their respective leagues.
12 players most similar to Mario Balotelli
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Edin Džekosimilar↗ | Fenerbahçe | 40 | €900k | 92 | 86 |
| 2 | Ieltsin Camõessimilar↗ | Tromsø IL | 27 | €800k | 87 | 85 |
| 3 | Mateo Reteguisimilar↗ | Atalanta | 27 | €29m | 92 | 85 |
| 4 | Loïs Opendasimilar↗ | RB Leipzig | 26 | €27m | 92 | 84 |
| 5 | Nicolò Tresoldisimilar↗ | Club Brugge KV | 22 | €27m | 91 | 84 |
| 6 | Victor Okoh Bonifacesimilar↗ | Bayer 04 Leverkusen | 26 | €5.5m | 88 | 84 |
| 7 | Luuk de Jongsimilar↗ | PSV Eindhoven | 36 | €500k | 88 | 84 |
| 8 | Vangelis Pavlidissimilar↗ | AZ Alkmaar | 28 | €30m | 93 | 84 |
| 9 | Robert Lewandowskisimilar↗ | FC Barcelona | 38 | €6.5m | 92 | 83 |
| 10 | Franjo Ivanovićsimilar↗ | Royale Union Saint-Gilloise | 23 | €15m | 88 | 83 |
| 11 | Promise Davidsimilar↗ | Royale Union Saint-Gilloise | 25 | €18m | 90 | 83 |
| 12 | Darwin Núñezsimilar↗ | Liverpool FC | 27 | €18m | 89 | 83 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Mario Balotelli
≈ 100% Mario Balotelli · strong: Shots, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Sofascore rating, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Mario Balotelli · strong: Sofascore rating, Non-penalty goals · medium reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Non-penalty goals /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Mario Balotelli · strong: Non-penalty goals, Shots · low reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Shots /90, xG + xA /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Mario Balotelli?
By Doppel's fit score, Edin Džeko (Fenerbahçe) is the closest profile to Mario Balotelli, with a 86/100 overall match. Ieltsin Camões and Mateo Retegui are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Mario Balotelli?
Yes. Luuk de Jong (PSV Eindhoven) plays a similar striker role and rates 84/100 at roughly €500k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Mario Balotelli?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Mario Balotelli's 2023/24 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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