Who should replace Luca Magnino?
CMEmpoli · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitLuca Magnino's profile ↗
Luca Magnino is a central midfielder for Empoli in Serie B, having made 31 appearances in the 2025/26 season, contributing 1 goal and 4 assists. For those seeking the best replacement for Magnino, Josh Laurent from Burnley offers a strong tactical fit with a score of 81/100, while Samuel Giovane from Carrarese and Christian Comotto from Spezia both present solid alternatives, each with a fit score of 80/100.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Samuel Giovanesimilar↗ | Carrarese | 23 | €1.2m | 92 | 80 |
| 2 | Josh Laurentsimilar↗ | Burnley | 31 | €1.5m | 91 | 81 |
| 3 | Matt Crookssimilar↗ | Hull City | 32 | €700k | 91 | 78 |
| 4 | Christian Comottosimilar↗ | Spezia | 18 | €5.5m | 90 | 80 |
| 5 | Martin Palumbosimilar↗ | US Avellino 1912 | 24 | €1.6m | 90 | 81 |
| 6 | Niklas Pyyhtiäsimilar↗ | Ternana | 23 | €1.4m | 90 | 79 |
| 7 | Tom Strannegårdsimilar↗ | IK Start | 24 | €600k | 89 | 79 |
| 8 | Rafael Bauzàsimilar↗ | Mirandés | 21 | €1.1m | 89 | 81 |
| 9 | Thiago Ojedasimilar↗ | Cultural Leonesa | 23 | €600k | 88 | 79 |
| 10 | Kuryu Matsukisimilar↗ | Southampton | 23 | €2.8m | 88 | 81 |
| 11 | Gustavo Klismahnsimilar↗ | Santa Clara | 27 | €500k | 88 | 79 |
| 12 | Pedro Limasimilar↗ | AVS - Futebol SAD | 23 | €3.2m | 87 | 81 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Luca Magnino
≈ 100% Luca Magnino · medium reliability
≈ 100% Luca Magnino · strong: Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% Luca Magnino · strong: Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Luca Magnino?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Samuel Giovane (Carrarese) does the closest job to Luca Magnino, at 92/100 on profile. Josh Laurent and Matt Crooks follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Luca Magnino?
Yes — Tom Strannegård (IK Start) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €600k, a 79/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Luca Magnino?
Doppel learns Luca Magnino's role profile from his 2025/26 season and ranks central midfielders across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they do the same job, adjusted for league strength.
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