Who should replace Gianluca Gaetano?
CAM/CM/CDMCagliari · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitGianluca Gaetano's profile ↗
Gianluca Gaetano is an attacking midfielder/central midfielder for Cagliari in Serie A, with 33 appearances in the 2025/26 season, contributing 2 goals and 4 assists. For those seeking the best replacement for Gaetano, Kevin Sessa stands out with a fit score of 86/100 from 1. FC Heidenheim, while Tom Bischof and Niklas Schmidt also present strong tactical fits at 81/100 and 80/100 respectively.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tom Bischofsimilar↗ | TSG Hoffenheim | 21 | €39m | 92 | 81 |
| 2 | Kevin Sessasimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 26 | €800k | 91 | 86 |
| 3 | Niklas Schmidtsimilar↗ | Toulouse | 28 | €1.6m | 91 | 80 |
| 4 | Gabriel Sarasimilar↗ | Norwich City | 27 | €25m | 91 | 80 |
| 5 | Filippo Ranocchiasimilar↗ | Palermo | 25 | €3.9m | 90 | 79 |
| 6 | Florian Neuhaussimilar↗ | Borussia M'gladbach | 29 | €2.7m | 90 | 83 |
| 7 | Ivan Ilićsimilar↗ | Torino | 25 | €6.8m | 90 | 83 |
| 8 | Charlie Patiñosimilar↗ | Swansea City | 23 | €600k | 90 | 83 |
| 9 | Adrian Becksimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 29 | €1.5m | 90 | 81 |
| 10 | Mathias Jensensimilar↗ | Brentford | 30 | €10m | 90 | 82 |
| 11 | Édersonsimilar↗ | Atalanta | 27 | €43m | 90 | 80 |
| 12 | Dominik Szoboszlaisimilar↗ | Liverpool FC | 26 | €91m | 89 | 80 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Gianluca Gaetano
≈ 100% Gianluca Gaetano · strong: Accurate crosses, Tackles + interceptions · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Tackles + interceptions /90, Touches /90
≈ 100% Gianluca Gaetano · strong: Shots, Non-penalty goals · medium reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Non-penalty goals /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Gianluca Gaetano · strong: Accurate long balls, Accurate crosses · medium reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Accurate crosses /90, Key passes /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Gianluca Gaetano?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Tom Bischof (TSG Hoffenheim) does the closest job to Gianluca Gaetano, at 92/100 on profile. Kevin Sessa and Niklas Schmidt follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Gianluca Gaetano?
Yes — Charlie Patiño (Swansea City) plays a similar attacking midfielder role at roughly €600k, a 83/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Gianluca Gaetano?
Doppel learns Gianluca Gaetano's role profile from his 2025/26 season and ranks attacking midfielders across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they do the same job, adjusted for league strength.
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