Who should replace Lorenzo Ignacchiti?
CM/CDMEmpoli · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitLorenzo Ignacchiti's profile ↗
Lorenzo Ignacchiti is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for Empoli in the Italian Serie B. A strong tactical fit for replacing him is Pieter Gerkens from Cercle Brugge, who boasts a fit score of 82/100. Other notable options include Niklas Pyyhtiä from Ternana with a fit score of 80/100 and Novatus Miroshi from Göztepe, also at 80/100. These players could serve as effective replacements for Ignacchiti in a similar role.
Best replacements for Lorenzo Ignacchiti
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tomáš Rigosimilar↗ | Stoke City | 24 | €3.8m | 92 | 78 |
| 2 | Niklas Pyyhtiäsimilar↗ | Ternana | 23 | €1.4m | 90 | 80 |
| 3 | Pieter Gerkenssimilar↗ | Cercle Brugge | 31 | €700k | 90 | 82 |
| 4 | Novatus Miroshisimilar↗ | Göztepe | 24 | €4.6m | 90 | 80 |
| 5 | Jayson Molumbysimilar↗ | West Bromwich Albion | 27 | €3.6m | 90 | 78 |
| 6 | Nicolas Madsensimilar↗ | Queens Park Rangers | 26 | €5.2m | 89 | 80 |
| 7 | Iker Kortajarenasimilar↗ | Huesca | 26 | €800k | 89 | 78 |
| 8 | Rafael Bauzàsimilar↗ | Mirandés | 21 | €1.1m | 88 | 80 |
| 9 | Selvi Clúasimilar↗ | Mirandés | 21 | €300k | 88 | 79 |
| 10 | Jackson Irvinesimilar↗ | FC St. Pauli | 33 | €1.1m | 88 | 79 |
| 11 | Josh Laurentsimilar↗ | Burnley | 31 | €1.5m | 88 | 79 |
| 12 | Leonardo Lopessimilar↗ | Cercle Brugge | 28 | €2.6m | 88 | 78 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Lorenzo Ignacchiti
≈ 100% Lorenzo Ignacchiti · medium reliability
≈ 100% Lorenzo Ignacchiti · medium reliability
≈ 100% Lorenzo Ignacchiti · strong: Possession won in att. third, Clearances · low reliability
Strengths: Possession won in att. third /90, Clearances /90, Non-penalty goals /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Lorenzo Ignacchiti?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Tomáš Rigo (Stoke City) does the closest job to Lorenzo Ignacchiti, at 92/100 on profile. Niklas Pyyhtiä and Pieter Gerkens follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Lorenzo Ignacchiti?
Yes — Pieter Gerkens (Cercle Brugge) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €700k, a 82/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Lorenzo Ignacchiti?
Doppel learns Lorenzo Ignacchiti'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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