Who should replace Raffaele Maiello?
CM/CDMBari · 2024/25 · ranked by tactical + market fitRaffaele Maiello's profile ↗
Raffaele Maiello is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for Bari in Serie B, with 14 appearances in the 2024/25 season. For those seeking the best replacement for Maiello, Tomáš Souček from West Ham United stands out with a tactical fit score of 80/100, while Janik Haberer from 1. FC Union Berlin and Pol Lozano from Espanyol both offer solid alternatives, each with a fit score of 75/100.
Best replacements for Raffaele Maiello
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Janik Haberersimilar↗ | 1. FC Union Berlin | 32 | €2.1m | 91 | 75 |
| 2 | Pol Lozanosimilar↗ | Espanyol | 27 | €5.8m | 89 | 75 |
| 3 | Tomáš Součeksimilar↗ | West Ham United | 31 | €9.7m | 88 | 80 |
| 4 | Philipp Sandersimilar↗ | Borussia M'gladbach | 28 | €4.2m | 88 | 76 |
| 5 | Giulio Maggioresimilar↗ | Salernitana | 28 | €500k | 88 | 77 |
| 6 | Florian Flicksimilar↗ | 1. FC Nürnberg | 26 | €700k | 87 | 78 |
| 7 | Manu Morlanessimilar↗ | Mallorca | 27 | €2.2m | 87 | 77 |
| 8 | Youness Lachhabsimilar↗ | AD Ceuta | 28 | €800k | 87 | 76 |
| 9 | Cher Ndoursimilar↗ | Fiorentina | 22 | €19m | 86 | 76 |
| 10 | Sergio Molinasimilar↗ | FC Andorra | 30 | €500k | 86 | 75 |
| 11 | Carlo Sickingersimilar↗ | SV 07 Elversberg | 29 | €500k | 86 | 75 |
| 12 | Marc Casadósimilar↗ | FC Barcelona | 23 | €17m | 86 | 75 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Raffaele Maiello
≈ 100% Raffaele Maiello · strong: Clearances · medium reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90
≈ 100% Raffaele Maiello · strong: Finishing (npG − npxG · medium reliability
Strengths: Finishing (npG − npxG /90)
≈ 100% Raffaele Maiello · strong: Aerial duels won, Clearances · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Clearances /90, Non-penalty goals /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Raffaele Maiello?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Janik Haberer (1. FC Union Berlin) does the closest job to Raffaele Maiello, at 91/100 on profile. Pol Lozano and Tomáš Souček follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Raffaele Maiello?
Yes — Giulio Maggiore (Salernitana) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €500k, a 77/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Raffaele Maiello?
Doppel learns Raffaele Maiello's role profile from his 2024/25 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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