Players like Franco Petroli
GKCA Lanús · 2025 · ranked by tactical + market fitFranco Petroli's profile ↗
The players most similar to Franco Petroli are Timo Horn, Warleson, Filip Stanković. Doppel rates Timo Horn (VfL Bochum 1848) a 86/100 overall match — 97/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Fabian De Keijzer scores 91/100 at about €400k. Data as of September 2026.
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Franco Petroli is a modern ball-playing goalkeeper, excelling in distribution and playmaking from the back. With a Sofascore rating in the top 11% of his peers, he demonstrates remarkable accuracy in long balls and final-third passes, showcasing his ability to initiate attacks. His durability is a significant asset, having missed no games in three seasons, making him a reliable last line of defense for CA Lanús. While aerial duels aren't his forte, his strengths in passing and game management elevate him as a standout performer in his role.
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Accurate long balls, Accurate final-third passes. Availability: no injuries recorded in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Franco Petroli
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Timo Hornsimilar↗ | VfL Bochum 1848 | 33 | €600k | 97 | 86 |
| 2 | Warlesonsimilar↗ | Cercle Brugge | 30 | €2.2m | 95 | 89 |
| 3 | Filip Stankovićsimilar↗ | Venezia | 24 | €7.8m | 93 | 87 |
| 4 | Iñaki Peñasimilar↗ | Elche | 27 | €3.6m | 93 | 86 |
| 5 | Thomas Kaminskisimilar↗ | Luton Town | 34 | €1.0m | 92 | 86 |
| 6 | Joël Drommelsimilar↗ | Sparta Rotterdam | 30 | €3.7m | 92 | 87 |
| 7 | Kjell Scherpensimilar↗ | Royale Union Saint-Gilloise | 26 | €7.7m | 92 | 83 |
| 8 | Fabian De Keijzersimilar↗ | Heracles Almelo | 26 | €400k | 91 | 91 |
| 9 | Timo Jansinksimilar↗ | Heracles Almelo | 23 | €200k | 91 | 85 |
| 10 | Lorenzo Montipòsimilar↗ | Hellas Verona | 30 | €1.2m | 91 | 84 |
| 11 | Maarten Vandevoordtsimilar↗ | KRC Genk | 24 | €16m | 90 | 85 |
| 12 | Brent Gabrielsimilar↗ | SV Zulte Waregem | 27 | €900k | 90 | 88 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Franco Petroli
≈ 100% Franco Petroli · strong: Sofascore rating, Goals prevented · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Goals prevented /90, Accurate final-third passes /90
≈ 100% Franco Petroli · strong: Accurate final-third passes, xG + xA · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate final-third passes /90, xG + xA /90, Big chances created /90
≈ 100% Franco Petroli · strong: Sofascore rating, Save % · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Save %, Clean sheet %
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Franco Petroli?
By Doppel's fit score, Timo Horn (VfL Bochum 1848) is the closest profile to Franco Petroli, with a 86/100 overall match. Warleson and Filip Stanković are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Franco Petroli?
Yes. Fabian De Keijzer (Heracles Almelo) plays a similar goalkeeper role and rates 91/100 at roughly €400k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Franco Petroli?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Franco Petroli's 2025 season, then ranks goalkeepers across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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