Who should replace Luca Mazzitelli?
CM/CDMCagliari · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitLuca Mazzitelli's profile ↗
If a club needs to replace Luca Mazzitelli, the best-fitting central midfielders are Giulio Maggiore, Kervin Arriaga, Samú Costa. Giulio Maggiore (Salernitana) matches the role at 92/100 on tactical profile (77/100 overall). A cheaper option: Giulio Maggiore at about €500k. Data as of July 2026.
Best replacements for Luca Mazzitelli
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Giulio Maggioresimilar↗ | Salernitana | 28 | €500k | 92 | 77 |
| 2 | Kervin Arriagasimilar↗ | Levante UD | 28 | €2.1m | 92 | 73 |
| 3 | Samú Costasimilar↗ | Mallorca | 26 | €15m | 91 | 76 |
| 4 | Augusto Douglassimilar↗ | Nantes | 29 | €6.8m | 90 | 75 |
| 5 | Tommaso Pobegasimilar↗ | Bologna | 27 | €8.2m | 90 | 73 |
| 6 | Carlos Benavídezsimilar↗ | Deportivo Alavés | 28 | €1.0m | 90 | 72 |
| 7 | Julian Niehuessimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 25 | €1.6m | 90 | 74 |
| 8 | Jan Schöppnersimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 27 | €3.2m | 88 | 78 |
| 9 | Pape Gueyesimilar↗ | Villarreal | 27 | €39m | 87 | 75 |
| 10 | Christian Nørgaardsimilar↗ | Brentford | 32 | €4.8m | 87 | 75 |
| 11 | Andrey Santossimilar↗ | RC Strasbourg | 22 | €39m | 87 | 76 |
| 12 | Casemirosimilar↗ | Manchester United | 34 | €5.5m | 87 | 78 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Luca Mazzitelli
≈ 100% Luca Mazzitelli · strong: Finishing (npG − npxG, Non-penalty goals · medium reliability
Strengths: Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Non-penalty goals /90
≈ 100% Luca Mazzitelli · strong: Clearances, Aerial duels won · medium reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Aerial duels won /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90)
≈ 100% Luca Mazzitelli · strong: Aerial duels won, Clearances · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Clearances /90, Aerial duels won %
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Luca Mazzitelli?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Giulio Maggiore (Salernitana) does the closest job to Luca Mazzitelli, at 92/100 on profile. Kervin Arriaga and Samú Costa follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Luca Mazzitelli?
Yes — Giulio Maggiore (Salernitana) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €500k, a 77/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Luca Mazzitelli?
Doppel learns Luca Mazzitelli'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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