Who should replace Nicola Murru?
LB/LMSampdoria · 2023/24 · ranked by tactical + market fitNicola Murru's profile ↗
Nicola Murru is a left-back/left midfielder for Sampdoria in Italy's Serie B, having made 23 appearances in the 2023/24 season. For those seeking the best replacement for Murru, Craig Forsyth from Derby County stands out with a fit score of 79/100, while Tomás Ribeiro from Vitória SC offers a fit score of 76/100. These players provide a tactical fit that aligns well with Murru's role.
Best replacements for Nicola Murru
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tomás Ribeirosimilar↗ | Vitória SC | 27 | €400k | 94 | 76 |
| 2 | Craig Forsythsimilar↗ | Derby County | 37 | €100k | 93 | 79 |
| 3 | Andrew Hughessimilar↗ | Preston North End | 34 | €300k | 92 | 79 |
| 4 | Léo Pétrotsimilar↗ | Saint-Étienne | 29 | €1.4m | 92 | 78 |
| 5 | Matteo Bianchettisimilar↗ | Cremonese | 33 | €900k | 92 | 77 |
| 6 | Dominique Heintzsimilar↗ | 1. FC Köln | 33 | €600k | 92 | 76 |
| 7 | Alec Van Hoorenbeecksimilar↗ | Heracles Almelo | 28 | €600k | 91 | 77 |
| 8 | Marin Šverkosimilar↗ | Venezia | 28 | €1.6m | 91 | 78 |
| 9 | Kike Salassimilar↗ | Sevilla | 24 | €15m | 91 | 77 |
| 10 | Dimitrios Nikolaousimilar↗ | Spezia | 28 | €800k | 91 | 78 |
| 11 | Jose Fontánsimilar↗ | FC Cartagena | 26 | €1.9m | 90 | 80 |
| 12 | Márton Dárdaisimilar↗ | Hertha BSC | 24 | €2.6m | 90 | 79 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Nicola Murru
≈ 100% Nicola Murru · strong: Aerial duels won, Accurate long balls · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Accurate long balls /90
≈ 100% Nicola Murru · strong: Aerial duels won, Clearances · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Clearances /90
≈ 100% Nicola Murru · strong: Aerial duels won, Aerial duels won % · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Aerial duels won %, Duels won /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Nicola Murru?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Tomás Ribeiro (Vitória SC) does the closest job to Nicola Murru, at 94/100 on profile. Craig Forsyth and Andrew Hughes follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Nicola Murru?
Yes — Craig Forsyth (Derby County) plays a similar left back role at roughly €100k, a 79/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Nicola Murru?
Doppel learns Nicola Murru's role profile from his 2023/24 season and ranks left backs across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they do the same job, adjusted for league strength.
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