Who should replace Luca Lipani?
CMSassuolo · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitLuca Lipani's profile ↗
Luca Lipani is a central midfielder for Sassuolo in Serie B, having made 24 appearances in the 2025/26 season. Notable matches include his fit scores against Nicolás Capaldo from Hamburger SV at 78/100 and Roberto Gagliardini from Monza at 79/100. For those seeking the best replacement for Lipani, players like Capaldo and Gagliardini provide similar tactical profiles.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nicolás Capaldosimilar↗ | Hamburger SV | 28 | €8.4m | 92 | 79 |
| 2 | Anton Stachsimilar↗ | TSG Hoffenheim | 28 | €27m | 91 | 76 |
| 3 | Roberto Gagliardinisimilar↗ | Monza | 32 | €1.2m | 90 | 79 |
| 4 | Aljoscha Kemleinsimilar↗ | 1. FC Union Berlin | 22 | €11m | 90 | 77 |
| 5 | Rocco Reitzsimilar↗ | Borussia M'gladbach | 24 | €22m | 90 | 81 |
| 6 | Anouar El Azzouzisimilar↗ | PEC Zwolle | 25 | €1.6m | 90 | 77 |
| 7 | Jefferson Lermasimilar↗ | Crystal Palace | 32 | €5.5m | 89 | 78 |
| 8 | Lucas Robertonesimilar↗ | Almería | 29 | €1.9m | 89 | 76 |
| 9 | Gvidas Gineitissimilar↗ | Torino | 22 | €5.0m | 89 | 79 |
| 10 | Jakub Piotrowskisimilar↗ | Udinese | 29 | €4.4m | 89 | 76 |
| 11 | Lewis Mileysimilar↗ | Newcastle United | 20 | €27m | 88 | 79 |
| 12 | Jackson Irvinesimilar↗ | FC St. Pauli | 33 | €1.1m | 88 | 79 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Luca Lipani
≈ 100% Luca Lipani · strong: Tackles + interceptions, Duels won · medium reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90, Duels won /90, Clearances /90
≈ 100% Luca Lipani · strong: Clearances, Tackles + interceptions · low reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Tackles + interceptions /90, Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% Luca Lipani · strong: Touches, Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Touches /90, Aerial duels won /90, Tackles + interceptions /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Luca Lipani?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Nicolás Capaldo (Hamburger SV) does the closest job to Luca Lipani, at 92/100 on profile. Anton Stach and Roberto Gagliardini follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Luca Lipani?
Yes — Roberto Gagliardini (Monza) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €1.2m, a 79/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Luca Lipani?
Doppel learns Luca Lipani'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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