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 the Italian 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 82/100, while Iron Gomis from Kasımpaşa is another option with a fit score of 80/100.
Best replacements for Luca Magnino
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Iron Gomissimilar↗ | Kasımpaşa | 27 | €1.5m | 93 | 80 |
| 2 | Josh Laurentsimilar↗ | Burnley | 31 | €1.5m | 93 | 82 |
| 3 | Matt Crookssimilar↗ | Hull City | 32 | €700k | 91 | 79 |
| 4 | Samuel Giovanesimilar↗ | Carrarese | 23 | €1.2m | 91 | 79 |
| 5 | Christian Comottosimilar↗ | Spezia | 18 | €5.5m | 90 | 81 |
| 6 | Jon Guridisimilar↗ | Deportivo Alavés | 31 | €1.7m | 90 | 81 |
| 7 | Tom Strannegårdsimilar↗ | IK Start | 24 | €600k | 90 | 83 |
| 8 | Jan Schöppnersimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 27 | €3.2m | 89 | 80 |
| 9 | Martin Palumbosimilar↗ | US Avellino 1912 | 24 | €1.6m | 89 | 82 |
| 10 | Kuryu Matsukisimilar↗ | Southampton | 23 | €2.8m | 89 | 82 |
| 11 | Lewis O'Briensimilar↗ | Wrexham | 28 | €6.2m | 89 | 81 |
| 12 | Cesare Casadeisimilar↗ | Torino | 23 | €16m | 89 | 80 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Luca Magnino
≈ 100% Luca Magnino · strong: Aerial duels won % · medium reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %
≈ 100% Luca Magnino · low reliability
≈ 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, Iron Gomis (Kasımpaşa) does the closest job to Luca Magnino, at 93/100 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 83/100 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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