Who should replace Simone Pafundi?
STSampdoria · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitSimone Pafundi's profile ↗
Simone Pafundi is a striker for Sampdoria in Serie B, where he has made 26 appearances this season, contributing 1 goal and 3 assists. For those searching for the best replacement for Pafundi, Matías Fernández-Pardo from Lille offers a strong tactical fit with a score of 81/100, while Giuseppe Sibilli of Bari presents a solid alternative with a fit score of 80/100.
Best replacements for Simone Pafundi
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Giuseppe Sibillisimilar↗ | Bari | 30 | €400k | 92 | 80 |
| 2 | Yira Collins Sorsimilar↗ | KRC Genk | 26 | €2.4m | 90 | 76 |
| 3 | Matías Fernández-Pardosimilar↗ | Lille | 21 | €38m | 90 | 81 |
| 4 | Dani Rabasimilar↗ | Leganés | 31 | €1.2m | 90 | 76 |
| 5 | Largie Ramazanisimilar↗ | Almería | 25 | €7.5m | 90 | 79 |
| 6 | Christian Rasmussensimilar↗ | Fortuna Düsseldorf | 23 | €1.2m | 90 | 79 |
| 7 | Tommaso Fumagallisimilar↗ | Cosenza | 26 | €300k | 90 | 77 |
| 8 | Julio Encisosimilar↗ | RC Strasbourg | 22 | €24m | 89 | 82 |
| 9 | Lucas Ribeirosimilar↗ | Cultural Leonesa | 28 | €1.4m | 89 | 76 |
| 10 | Giacomo Raspadorisimilar↗ | SSC Napoli | 26 | €23m | 89 | 78 |
| 11 | Antoine Colassinsimilar↗ | K. Beerschot V.A. | 25 | €600k | 89 | 77 |
| 12 | Ange-Yoan Bonnysimilar↗ | Parma | 23 | €34m | 89 | 77 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Simone Pafundi
≈ 100% Simone Pafundi · strong: Accurate long balls, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Sofascore rating, Accurate crosses /90
≈ 100% Simone Pafundi · strong: Accurate final-third passes, Accurate crosses · medium reliability
Strengths: Accurate final-third passes /90, Accurate crosses /90, Touches /90
≈ 100% Simone Pafundi · strong: Accurate final-third passes, Successful dribbles · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate final-third passes /90, Successful dribbles /90, Accurate crosses /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Simone Pafundi?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Giuseppe Sibilli (Bari) does the closest job to Simone Pafundi, at 92/100 on profile. Yira Collins Sor and Matías Fernández-Pardo follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Simone Pafundi?
Yes — Tommaso Fumagalli (Cosenza) plays a similar striker role at roughly €300k, a 77/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Simone Pafundi?
Doppel learns Simone Pafundi's role profile from his 2025/26 season and ranks strikers across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they do the same job, adjusted for league strength.
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