Who should replace Gianluca Lapadula?
STSpezia · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitGianluca Lapadula's profile ↗
Gianluca Lapadula is a striker for Spezia in Serie B, with 18 appearances, 5 goals, and 2 assists in the 2025/26 season. For those seeking the best replacement for Lapadula, Isac Lidberg from Borussia M'gladbach and Vladyslav Vanat from Girona FC both present strong tactical fits, each scoring 81/100. These players offer similar attacking capabilities, making them suitable alternatives for teams looking to fill Lapadula's role.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Isac Lidbergsimilar↗ | Borussia M'gladbach | 28 | €5.3m | 94 | 81 |
| 2 | Vladyslav Vanatsimilar↗ | Girona FC | 24 | €14m | 92 | 81 |
| 3 | Damion Downssimilar↗ | St.Louis City | 22 | €3.9m | 90 | 78 |
| 4 | Noel Futkeusimilar↗ | SpVgg Greuther Fürth | 24 | €7.3m | 89 | 80 |
| 5 | Marco Nastisimilar↗ | Empoli | 23 | €1.3m | 89 | 80 |
| 6 | Nicholas Bonfantisimilar↗ | Mantova | 24 | €700k | 89 | 78 |
| 7 | Žan Vipotniksimilar↗ | Swansea City | 24 | €21m | 89 | 77 |
| 8 | Kenny Nagerasimilar↗ | Rodez AF | 24 | €700k | 89 | 78 |
| 9 | David Strelecsimilar↗ | Middlesbrough | 25 | €7.7m | 89 | 77 |
| 10 | Josh Sargentsimilar↗ | Norwich City | 26 | €15m | 89 | 79 |
| 11 | George Hirstsimilar↗ | Ipswich Town | 27 | €11m | 89 | 79 |
| 12 | Benjamin Källmansimilar↗ | Hannover 96 | 28 | €3.7m | 88 | 82 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Gianluca Lapadula
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FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Gianluca Lapadula?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Isac Lidberg (Borussia M'gladbach) does the closest job to Gianluca Lapadula, at 94/100 on profile. Vladyslav Vanat and Damion Downs follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Gianluca Lapadula?
Yes — Nicholas Bonfanti (Mantova) plays a similar striker role at roughly €700k, a 78/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Gianluca Lapadula?
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