Players like Gonzalo Maffini
CBEstudiantes de Río Cuarto · 2026 · ranked by tactical + market fitGonzalo Maffini's profile ↗
The players most similar to Gonzalo Maffini are Lorenco Šimić, Axel Drouhin, Gabriele Guarino. Doppel rates Lorenco Šimić (US Avellino 1912) a 81/100 overall match — 93/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Gustavo Henrique scores 83/100 at about €600k. Data as of September 2026.
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Gonzalo Maffini is a commanding aerial presence in defense, excelling as a traditional centre-back with remarkable strength in aerial duels and clearances. Despite a Sofascore rating placing him in the bottom 34% of his peers, his durability and reliability shine through with no games missed in three seasons. While his involvement in build-up play may be limited, Maffini's ability to thwart attacks and create opportunities from set pieces makes him a valuable asset for any side looking for defensive solidity.
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Aerial duels won, Clearances. Availability: no injuries recorded in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Gonzalo Maffini
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lorenco Šimićsimilar↗ | US Avellino 1912 | 30 | €700k | 93 | 81 |
| 2 | Axel Drouhinsimilar↗ | Annecy FC | 26 | €1.2m | 92 | 81 |
| 3 | Gabriele Guarinosimilar↗ | Empoli | 22 | €3.6m | 90 | 87 |
| 4 | Mark McGuinnesssimilar↗ | Luton Town | 25 | €6.7m | 90 | 83 |
| 5 | Seid Koraćsimilar↗ | Venezia | 25 | €1.4m | 90 | 81 |
| 6 | Nikola Katićsimilar↗ | FC Schalke 04 | 30 | €1.9m | 90 | 80 |
| 7 | Lloyd Jonessimilar↗ | Charlton Athletic | 31 | €1.1m | 90 | 83 |
| 8 | Gustavo Henriquesimilar↗ | Corinthians | 33 | €600k | 89 | 83 |
| 9 | Patrick Nkoasimilar↗ | Eintracht Braunschweig | 27 | €700k | 89 | 83 |
| 10 | Casper Widellsimilar↗ | Excelsior | 23 | €1.5m | 89 | 85 |
| 11 | Adil Demirbağsimilar↗ | Konyaspor | 29 | €3.3m | 89 | 82 |
| 12 | Ze Vitorsimilar↗ | CD Nacional | 25 | €2.4m | 89 | 81 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Gonzalo Maffini
≈ 100% Gonzalo Maffini · strong: Aerial duels won %, Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Aerial duels won /90, Duels won /90
≈ 100% Gonzalo Maffini · strong: Aerial duels won, Aerial duels won % · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Aerial duels won %
≈ 100% Gonzalo Maffini · strong: Aerial duels won, Aerial duels won % · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Aerial duels won %, Big chances created /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Gonzalo Maffini?
By Doppel's fit score, Lorenco Šimić (US Avellino 1912) is the closest profile to Gonzalo Maffini, with a 81/100 overall match. Axel Drouhin and Gabriele Guarino are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Gonzalo Maffini?
Yes. Gustavo Henrique (Corinthians) plays a similar centre back role and rates 83/100 at roughly €600k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Gonzalo Maffini?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Gonzalo Maffini'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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