Who should replace Salvatore Elia?
RM/LMEmpoli · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitSalvatore Elia's profile ↗
Salvatore Elia is a right midfielder/left midfielder for Empoli in Serie B, with 33 appearances, 2 goals, and 9 assists in the 2025/26 season. The best replacements for Elia include Deian Sorescu from Gaziantep FK and Florent Muslija from Fortuna Düsseldorf, both achieving a fit score of 86/100, indicating their strong tactical compatibility. If you're looking for players similar to Elia or who can replace him effectively, these options stand out.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Deian Sorescusimilar↗ | Gaziantep FK | 29 | €1.6m | 92 | 87 |
| 2 | Florent Muslijasimilar↗ | Fortuna Düsseldorf | 28 | €1.9m | 92 | 86 |
| 3 | Aron Dønnumsimilar↗ | Toulouse | 28 | €5.4m | 92 | 83 |
| 4 | Jamie Lewelingsimilar↗ | VfB Stuttgart | 25 | €37m | 91 | 83 |
| 5 | Rodrigo Gomessimilar↗ | Wolverhampton | 23 | €15m | 91 | 84 |
| 6 | Carlos Vicentesimilar↗ | Birmingham City | 27 | €7.4m | 91 | 83 |
| 7 | Matteo Politanosimilar↗ | SSC Napoli | 33 | €5.3m | 91 | 80 |
| 8 | Alexander Bernhardssonsimilar↗ | Holstein Kiel | 28 | €3.2m | 91 | 84 |
| 9 | Tom Fellowssimilar↗ | Southampton | 23 | €7.8m | 90 | 84 |
| 10 | Jonathan Clausssimilar↗ | Nice | 34 | €3.6m | 90 | 81 |
| 11 | Anan Khalailisimilar↗ | Crystal Palace | 22 | €24m | 90 | 82 |
| 12 | Geovany Quendasimilar↗ | Sporting CP | 19 | €45m | 90 | 82 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Salvatore Elia
≈ 100% Salvatore Elia · strong: Shots, xG + xA · low reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, xG + xA /90, Sofascore rating
≈ 100% Salvatore Elia · strong: Accurate crosses, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Sofascore rating, Big chances created /90
≈ 100% Salvatore Elia · strong: Accurate long balls, Successful dribbles · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Successful dribbles /90, Sofascore rating
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Salvatore Elia?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Deian Sorescu (Gaziantep FK) does the closest job to Salvatore Elia, at 92/100 on profile. Florent Muslija and Aron Dønnum follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Salvatore Elia?
Yes — Deian Sorescu (Gaziantep FK) plays a similar right midfielder role at roughly €1.6m, a 87/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Salvatore Elia?
Doppel learns Salvatore Elia's role profile from his 2025/26 season and ranks right midfielders across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they do the same job, adjusted for league strength.
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