Who should replace Salvatore Esposito?
CDM/CMSampdoria · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitSalvatore Esposito's profile ↗
Salvatore Esposito is a defensive midfielder/central midfielder for Sampdoria in Serie B, having made 23 appearances in the 2025/26 season. Players who can replace Esposito include Sydie Peck from Sheffield United, with a fit score of 86/100, and Dani Parejo of Villarreal, who has a fit score of 83/100. For those searching for the best replacement for Esposito, these players offer similar tactical capabilities.
Best replacements for Salvatore Esposito
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dani Parejosimilar↗ | Villarreal | 37 | €1.0m | 94 | 83 |
| 2 | Sydie Pecksimilar↗ | Sheffield United | 22 | €15m | 92 | 86 |
| 3 | Angelo Stillersimilar↗ | VfB Stuttgart | 25 | €46m | 91 | 81 |
| 4 | Lincolnsimilar↗ | FC Alverca | 28 | €3.7m | 91 | 84 |
| 5 | Pepelusimilar↗ | Valencia | 28 | €7.3m | 91 | 85 |
| 6 | Filippo Ranocchiasimilar↗ | Palermo | 25 | €3.9m | 91 | 82 |
| 7 | Salih Uçansimilar↗ | Beşiktaş JK | 32 | €800k | 91 | 81 |
| 8 | Doğucan Haspolatsimilar↗ | KVC Westerlo | 26 | €5.2m | 91 | 83 |
| 9 | Samusimilar↗ | Vizela | 30 | €2.4m | 91 | 86 |
| 10 | Joris van Overeemsimilar↗ | SC Heerenveen | 32 | €900k | 91 | 81 |
| 11 | Serginhosimilar↗ | Santa Clara | 27 | €2.8m | 90 | 83 |
| 12 | Niklas Schmidtsimilar↗ | Toulouse | 28 | €1.6m | 90 | 82 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Salvatore Esposito
≈ 100% Salvatore Esposito · strong: Accurate long balls, Aerial duels won % · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Aerial duels won %, Touches /90
≈ 100% Salvatore Esposito · strong: Aerial duels won, xG + xA · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, xG + xA /90, Clearances /90
≈ 100% Salvatore Esposito · strong: Touches, Accurate final-third passes · low reliability
Strengths: Touches /90, Accurate final-third passes /90, Sofascore rating
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Salvatore Esposito?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Dani Parejo (Villarreal) does the closest job to Salvatore Esposito, at 94/100 on profile. Sydie Peck and Angelo Stiller follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Salvatore Esposito?
Yes — Salih Uçan (Beşiktaş JK) plays a similar defensive midfielder role at roughly €800k, a 81/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Salvatore Esposito?
Doppel learns Salvatore Esposito's role profile from his 2025/26 season and ranks defensive midfielders across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they do the same job, adjusted for league strength.
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