Who should replace Giuseppe Leone?
CM/CDMJuve Stabia · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitGiuseppe Leone's profile ↗
Giuseppe Leone is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for Juve Stabia in Serie B, with 34 appearances in the 2025/26 season, contributing 3 goals and 1 assist. For those seeking the best replacement for Leone, Thomas Claes from SV Zulte Waregem offers a strong tactical fit score of 83/100, while Barry Bannan of Sheffield Wednesday also presents a solid alternative with a fit score of 82/100.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Matheus Pereirasimilar↗ | Eibar | 28 | €2.6m | 94 | 81 |
| 2 | Thomas Claessimilar↗ | SV Zulte Waregem | 22 | €1.5m | 93 | 83 |
| 3 | Nayel Mehssatousimilar↗ | KV Kortrijk | 24 | €1.5m | 93 | 81 |
| 4 | Barry Bannansimilar↗ | Sheffield Wednesday | 37 | €200k | 92 | 83 |
| 5 | Yassine Titraouisimilar↗ | RC Sporting Charleroi | 23 | €7.2m | 92 | 82 |
| 6 | Filippo Ranocchiasimilar↗ | Palermo | 25 | €3.9m | 91 | 82 |
| 7 | Enzo Leopoldsimilar↗ | Hannover 96 | 26 | €4.2m | 91 | 82 |
| 8 | Sven Mijnanssimilar↗ | AZ Alkmaar | 26 | €16m | 91 | 81 |
| 9 | Mika Baursimilar↗ | SC Paderborn 07 | 22 | €4.7m | 91 | 83 |
| 10 | Habib Diarrasimilar↗ | RC Strasbourg | 22 | €37m | 90 | 83 |
| 11 | Lincolnsimilar↗ | FC Alverca | 28 | €3.7m | 90 | 83 |
| 12 | Alexander Nollenbergersimilar↗ | 1. FC Magdeburg | 29 | €800k | 90 | 81 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Giuseppe Leone
≈ 100% Giuseppe Leone · strong: Accurate long balls, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Sofascore rating
≈ 100% Giuseppe Leone · strong: Accurate crosses · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90
≈ 100% Giuseppe Leone · strong: Finishing (npG − npxG · low reliability
Strengths: Finishing (npG − npxG /90)
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Giuseppe Leone?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Matheus Pereira (Eibar) does the closest job to Giuseppe Leone, at 94/100 on profile. Thomas Claes and Nayel Mehssatou follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Giuseppe Leone?
Yes — Barry Bannan (Sheffield Wednesday) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €200k, a 83/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Giuseppe Leone?
Doppel learns Giuseppe Leone'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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