Who should replace Gianluca Busio?
CM/CDMVenezia · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitGianluca Busio's profile ↗
Gianluca Busio is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for Venezia in Serie A. For those seeking the best replacement for Busio, James Ward-Prowse from Burnley offers a tactical fit score of 87/100, while Hans Vanaken of Club Brugge KV and Kenneth Taylor from Lazio both provide solid alternatives with fit scores of 84/100 and 85/100, respectively. These players exemplify a similar role and style, making them ideal for teams looking to replicate Busio's contributions.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | James Ward-Prowsesimilar↗ | Burnley | 32 | €4.5m | 94 | 87 |
| 2 | Hans Vanakensimilar↗ | Club Brugge KV | 34 | €4.8m | 94 | 84 |
| 3 | Kenneth Taylorsimilar↗ | Lazio | 24 | €26m | 93 | 85 |
| 4 | Hakan Çalhanoğlusimilar↗ | Inter | 32 | €17m | 93 | 85 |
| 5 | Enzo Fernándezsimilar↗ | Manchester City | 25 | €97m | 93 | 84 |
| 6 | Vincent Sierrosimilar↗ | Parma | 31 | €3.2m | 92 | 84 |
| 7 | Ruslan Malinovskyisimilar↗ | Genoa | 33 | €2.6m | 92 | 83 |
| 8 | Rolando Mandragorasimilar↗ | Torino | 29 | €8.6m | 92 | 83 |
| 9 | Gjivai Zechiëlsimilar↗ | Feyenoord | 22 | €11m | 92 | 87 |
| 10 | Qazim Lacisimilar↗ | Çaykur Rizespor | 30 | €2.9m | 92 | 84 |
| 11 | Leon Goretzkasimilar↗ | FC Bayern München | 31 | €11m | 92 | 83 |
| 12 | Sydie Pecksimilar↗ | Sheffield United | 22 | €15m | 92 | 86 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Gianluca Busio
≈ 100% Gianluca Busio · strong: Accurate crosses, Key passes · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Key passes /90, Big chances created /90
≈ 100% Gianluca Busio · strong: Sofascore rating, Accurate long balls · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Accurate long balls /90, Accurate final-third passes /90
≈ 100% Gianluca Busio · strong: xG + xA, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: xG + xA /90, Sofascore rating, Big chances created /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Gianluca Busio?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, James Ward-Prowse (Burnley) does the closest job to Gianluca Busio, at 94/100 on profile. Hans Vanaken and Kenneth Taylor follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Gianluca Busio?
Yes — Ruslan Malinovskyi (Genoa) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €2.6m, a 83/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Gianluca Busio?
Doppel learns Gianluca Busio'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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