Who should replace Sebastiano Esposito?
ST/CAMSampdoria · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitSebastiano Esposito's profile ↗
Sebastiano Esposito is a striker/attacking midfielder for Sampdoria in Serie B, with 36 appearances, 7 goals, and 5 assists in the 2025/26 season. For those seeking the best replacement for Esposito, Bruno Fernandes (Manchester United) offers a tactical fit score of 82/100, while Teun Koopmeiners (Atalanta) closely follows with a fit of 80/100. Both players excel in similar roles, making them strong alternatives for those looking to fill Esposito's position.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Edu Expósitosimilar↗ | Espanyol | 30 | €4.5m | 94 | 79 |
| 2 | Teun Koopmeinerssimilar↗ | Atalanta | 28 | €13m | 94 | 80 |
| 3 | Bruno Fernandessimilar↗ | Manchester United | 32 | €32m | 93 | 83 |
| 4 | Fabian Riedersimilar↗ | FC Augsburg | 24 | €11m | 93 | 79 |
| 5 | James Ward-Prowsesimilar↗ | West Ham United | 32 | €4.5m | 93 | 81 |
| 6 | Enzo Fernándezsimilar↗ | Chelsea | 25 | €87m | 92 | 82 |
| 7 | Adrien Thomassonsimilar↗ | RC Lens | 33 | €4.3m | 92 | 80 |
| 8 | Dani Olmosimilar↗ | FC Barcelona | 28 | €58m | 92 | 80 |
| 9 | Pablo Pagissimilar↗ | Lorient | 24 | €14m | 92 | 83 |
| 10 | Ludovic Blassimilar↗ | Stade Rennais | 29 | €9.3m | 92 | 80 |
| 11 | Arda Gülersimilar↗ | Real Madrid | 21 | €87m | 92 | 82 |
| 12 | Azzedine Ounahisimilar↗ | Girona FC | 26 | €10m | 91 | 79 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Sebastiano Esposito
≈ 100% Sebastiano Esposito · strong: Accurate crosses, Key passes · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Key passes /90, Tackles + interceptions /90
≈ 100% Sebastiano Esposito · strong: Accurate crosses, Touches · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Touches /90, Accurate final-third passes /90
≈ 100% Sebastiano Esposito · strong: Key passes, Accurate long balls · low reliability
Strengths: Key passes /90, Accurate long balls /90, Sofascore rating
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Sebastiano Esposito?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Edu Expósito (Espanyol) does the closest job to Sebastiano Esposito, at 94/100 on profile. Teun Koopmeiners and Bruno Fernandes follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Sebastiano Esposito?
Yes — Adrien Thomasson (RC Lens) plays a similar striker role at roughly €4.3m, a 80/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Sebastiano Esposito?
Doppel learns Sebastiano Esposito's role profile from his 2025/26 season and ranks strikers across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they do the same job, adjusted for league strength.
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