Who should replace Nicola Leali?
GKGenoa · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitNicola Leali's profile ↗
Nicola Leali is a goalkeeper for Genoa in Serie A, with 22 appearances and 1848 minutes played in the 2025/26 season. The best replacements for Leali include Ørjan Nyland from Sevilla, who has a fit score of 83/100, and Mio Backhaus from FC Volendam, also with a fit score of 83/100. Players similar to Leali and those who can replace him should consider these options for their tactical fit.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ørjan Nylandsimilar↗ | Sevilla | 36 | €800k | 95 | 83 |
| 2 | Tobe Leysensimilar↗ | Oud-Heverlee Leuven | 24 | €4.6m | 95 | 82 |
| 3 | Mio Backhaussimilar↗ | FC Volendam | 22 | €14m | 92 | 83 |
| 4 | Caio Seccosimilar↗ | Moreirense | 36 | €100k | 92 | 80 |
| 5 | Andreas Jungdalsimilar↗ | KVC Westerlo | 24 | €3.8m | 92 | 85 |
| 6 | Justin Heekerensimilar↗ | FC Schalke 04 | 26 | €500k | 92 | 80 |
| 7 | Marko Dmitrovićsimilar↗ | Espanyol | 34 | €700k | 91 | 86 |
| 8 | Juan Palomaressimilar↗ | Mirandés | 26 | €500k | 91 | 81 |
| 9 | Tim Schreibersimilar↗ | SG Dynamo Dresden | 24 | €900k | 91 | 91 |
| 10 | Azamat Urievsimilar↗ | US Boulogne Côte-d'Opale | 22 | €200k | 91 | 80 |
| 11 | Robin Zentnersimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 32 | €2.4m | 91 | 84 |
| 12 | Luuk Koopmanssimilar↗ | Fortuna Sittard | 33 | €200k | 91 | 83 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Nicola Leali
≈ 100% Nicola Leali · strong: Big chances created, Key passes · low reliability
Strengths: Big chances created /90, Key passes /90, Tackles + interceptions /90
≈ 100% Nicola Leali · strong: Key passes, Goals prevented · low reliability
Strengths: Key passes /90, Goals prevented /90, Accurate final-third passes /90
≈ 100% Nicola Leali · strong: Sofascore rating, Accurate long balls · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Accurate long balls /90, Clearances /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Nicola Leali?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Ørjan Nyland (Sevilla) does the closest job to Nicola Leali, at 95/100 on profile. Tobe Leysen and Mio Backhaus follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Nicola Leali?
Yes — Caio Secco (Moreirense) plays a similar goalkeeper role at roughly €100k, a 80/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Nicola Leali?
Doppel learns Nicola Leali's role profile from his 2025/26 season and ranks goalkeepers across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they do the same job, adjusted for league strength.
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