Who should replace Giovanni Bonfanti?
CB/LBSpezia · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitGiovanni Bonfanti's profile ↗
Giovanni Bonfanti is a centre-back/left-back for Spezia in Serie B, having made 12 appearances in the 2025/26 season, contributing 1 goal and 2 assists. For those seeking the best replacement for Bonfanti, Marc Bola (Watford, ENG-Championship) and Aske Adelgaard (Go Ahead Eagles, NED-Eredivisie) both offer a strong tactical fit, scoring 85/100 in compatibility.
Best replacements for Giovanni Bonfanti
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ümit Akdağsimilar↗ | Alanyaspor | 23 | €6.4m | 92 | 82 |
| 2 | Greg Leighsimilar↗ | Oxford United | 32 | €100k | 91 | 84 |
| 3 | Marc Bolasimilar↗ | Watford | 29 | €1.5m | 91 | 85 |
| 4 | Aske Adelgaardsimilar↗ | Go Ahead Eagles | 23 | €900k | 91 | 85 |
| 5 | José Gomessimilar↗ | CD Nacional | 30 | €1.0m | 91 | 83 |
| 6 | David Møller Wolfesimilar↗ | AZ Alkmaar | 24 | €7.3m | 91 | 82 |
| 7 | Javi Lópezsimilar↗ | Deportivo Alavés | 24 | €5.4m | 90 | 84 |
| 8 | Archie Brownsimilar↗ | KAA Gent | 24 | €12m | 90 | 82 |
| 9 | Gianluca Frabottasimilar↗ | Cesena | 27 | €1.5m | 90 | 84 |
| 10 | Emin Bayramsimilar↗ | KVC Westerlo | 23 | €3.9m | 89 | 85 |
| 11 | Orest Lebedenkosimilar↗ | Vizela | 28 | €600k | 89 | 83 |
| 12 | Dies Jansesimilar↗ | FC Groningen | 20 | €6.2m | 89 | 82 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Giovanni Bonfanti
≈ 100% Giovanni Bonfanti · strong: Aerial duels won %, Successful dribbles · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Successful dribbles /90
≈ 100% Giovanni Bonfanti · strong: Non-penalty goals, Finishing (npG − npxG · low reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Big chances created /90
≈ 100% Giovanni Bonfanti · strong: Aerial duels won %, Shots · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Shots /90, Big chances created /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Giovanni Bonfanti?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Ümit Akdağ (Alanyaspor) does the closest job to Giovanni Bonfanti, at 92/100 on profile. Greg Leigh and Marc Bola follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Giovanni Bonfanti?
Yes — Greg Leigh (Oxford United) plays a similar centre back role at roughly €100k, a 84/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Giovanni Bonfanti?
Doppel learns Giovanni Bonfanti's role profile from his 2025/26 season and ranks centre backs across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they do the same job, adjusted for league strength.
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