Players like Gianluca Ferrari
CBAtlético Tucumán · 2026 · ranked by tactical + market fitGianluca Ferrari's profile ↗
The players most similar to Gianluca Ferrari are Enrique Lofolomo, Niccolò Pierozzi, Taha Altıkardeş. Doppel rates Enrique Lofolomo (SV Zulte Waregem) a 84/100 overall match — 89/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Hamza El Kaouakibi scores 84/100 at about €600k. Data as of July 2026.
About Gianluca Ferrari
Gianluca Ferrari is an aerially dominant centre-back with a knack for creating big chances, showcasing his ability to contribute offensively from the back. His impressive aerial duel success and clearance rate highlight his reliability in defensive situations, making him a solid presence in the box. While he may not be heavily involved in build-up play, his durability is a plus, having missed only 15 games over the last three seasons, reinforcing his role as a dependable defender for Atlético Tucumán.
Strengths: Big chances created, Aerial duels won %, Clearances. Availability: 15 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Gianluca Ferrari
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Enrique Lofolomosimilar↗ | SV Zulte Waregem | 26 | €1.1m | 89 | 84 |
| 2 | Niccolò Pierozzisimilar↗ | Palermo | 25 | €4.2m | 89 | 84 |
| 3 | Taha Altıkardeşsimilar↗ | Göztepe | 23 | €4.1m | 89 | 83 |
| 4 | Hamza El Kaouakibisimilar↗ | Südtirol | 28 | €600k | 88 | 84 |
| 5 | Olivier Aertssensimilar↗ | PEC Zwolle | 22 | €600k | 88 | 84 |
| 6 | Victor Paradasimilar↗ | Deportivo Alavés | 24 | €3.9m | 88 | 82 |
| 7 | Joedrick Pupesimilar↗ | FCV Dender | 29 | €1.3m | 88 | 83 |
| 8 | Novatus Miroshisimilar↗ | Göztepe | 24 | €4.6m | 87 | 86 |
| 9 | Reece Burkesimilar↗ | Luton Town | 30 | €1.0m | 87 | 83 |
| 10 | Luca Sirchsimilar↗ | 1. FC Kaiserslautern | 27 | €2.3m | 86 | 83 |
| 11 | Guus Offerhaussimilar↗ | SC Telstar | 25 | €700k | 86 | 81 |
| 12 | Danny da Costasimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 33 | €1.1m | 86 | 83 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Gianluca Ferrari
≈ 100% Gianluca Ferrari · strong: Possession won in att. third, xG + xA · medium reliability
Strengths: Possession won in att. third /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Gianluca Ferrari · strong: Big chances created, Possession won in att. third · low reliability
Strengths: Big chances created /90, Possession won in att. third /90, Accurate crosses /90
≈ 100% Gianluca Ferrari · strong: Accurate crosses, Possession won in att. third · medium reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Possession won in att. third /90, Non-penalty goals /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Gianluca Ferrari?
By Doppel's fit score, Enrique Lofolomo (SV Zulte Waregem) is the closest profile to Gianluca Ferrari, with a 84/100 overall match. Niccolò Pierozzi and Taha Altıkardeş are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Gianluca Ferrari?
Yes. Hamza El Kaouakibi (Südtirol) plays a similar centre back role and rates 84/100 at roughly €600k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Gianluca Ferrari?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Gianluca Ferrari's 2026 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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