Who should replace Luca Valzania?
CM/CDM/CAMPescara · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitLuca Valzania's profile ↗
Luca Valzania is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for Pescara in Serie B, with 36 appearances in the 2025/26 season. Top matches for those seeking the best replacement for Valzania include Niklas Pyyhtiä from Ternana, who boasts a fit score of 83/100, and Rafael Bauzà from Mirandés, with a fit score of 82/100. Players similar to Valzania, such as Samuel Giovane and Fabrizio Caligara, also present viable alternatives.
Best replacements for Luca Valzania
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Niklas Pyyhtiäsimilar↗ | Ternana | 23 | €1.4m | 95 | 83 |
| 2 | Samuel Giovanesimilar↗ | Carrarese | 23 | €1.2m | 92 | 80 |
| 3 | Rafael Bauzàsimilar↗ | Mirandés | 21 | €1.1m | 91 | 82 |
| 4 | Fabrizio Caligarasimilar↗ | Ascoli | 26 | €500k | 90 | 79 |
| 5 | Youssouf Diarrasimilar↗ | CD Tenerife | 28 | €800k | 90 | 79 |
| 6 | Gabriele Piccininisimilar↗ | Pisa | 25 | €3.1m | 89 | 78 |
| 7 | Rodrigo Alonsosimilar↗ | Villarreal B U23 | 23 | €1.8m | 89 | 78 |
| 8 | Abdellah Baallalsimilar↗ | Clermont Foot | 22 | €100k | 89 | 79 |
| 9 | Sander van de Streeksimilar↗ | Antalyaspor | 33 | €500k | 88 | 80 |
| 10 | Martin Palumbosimilar↗ | US Avellino 1912 | 24 | €1.6m | 88 | 78 |
| 11 | Pieter Gerkenssimilar↗ | Cercle Brugge | 31 | €700k | 88 | 79 |
| 12 | Andrea Franzonisimilar↗ | Virtus Entella | 29 | €700k | 88 | 80 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Luca Valzania
≈ 100% Luca Valzania · strong: Aerial duels won % · medium reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %
≈ 100% Luca Valzania · medium reliability
≈ 100% Luca Valzania · strong: Aerial duels won % · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Luca Valzania?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Niklas Pyyhtiä (Ternana) does the closest job to Luca Valzania, at 95/100 on profile. Samuel Giovane and Rafael Bauzà follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Luca Valzania?
Yes — Abdellah Baallal (Clermont Foot) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €100k, a 79/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Luca Valzania?
Doppel learns Luca Valzania'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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