Cheaper alternatives to Cristiano Piccini
RB/CB1. FC Magdeburg · 2023/24 · ranked by tactical + market fitCristiano Piccini's profile ↗
Cristiano Piccini is a right-back/centre-back for 1. FC Magdeburg in the 2. Bundesliga, with 13 appearances and 1 goal this season. For those seeking a cheaper alternative to Piccini, Cristian Pavón (Grêmio, fit 88/100, €2m) and João Lucas (Juventude, fit 88/100, €2m) are notable options. Additionally, both Hugo Siquet and Gary Magnee from Cercle Brugge, each valued at €4m and €2m respectively, provide solid budget alternatives in similar roles.
12 cheaper alternatives to Cristiano Piccini
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cristian Pavónsimilar↗ | Grêmio | 30 | €1.8m | 95 | 88 |
| 2 | Hugo Siquetsimilar↗ | Cercle Brugge | 24 | €4.1m | 91 | 88 |
| 3 | Gary Magneesimilar↗ | Cercle Brugge | 27 | €2.0m | 90 | 88 |
| 4 | João Lucassimilar↗ | Juventude | 28 | €1.6m | 92 | 88 |
| 5 | Mehmet Aydınsimilar↗ | Eintracht Braunschweig | 24 | €1.5m | 89 | 88 |
| 6 | Matisse Samoisesimilar↗ | KAA Gent | 25 | €2.4m | 93 | 87 |
| 7 | Oliver Braudesimilar↗ | SC Heerenveen | 22 | €4.9m | 89 | 87 |
| 8 | Taha Şahinsimilar↗ | Çaykur Rizespor | 26 | €3.2m | 93 | 87 |
| 9 | Ki-Jana Hoeversimilar↗ | Stoke City | 24 | €3.3m | 92 | 87 |
| 10 | William Furtadosimilar↗ | Cruzeiro | 31 | €2.7m | 91 | 87 |
| 11 | Gustavo Garcíasimilar↗ | CD Nacional | 24 | €1.6m | 94 | 86 |
| 12 | Femi Serikisimilar↗ | Sheffield United | 24 | €5.4m | 89 | 86 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Cristiano Piccini
≈ 100% Cristiano Piccini · strong: Accurate crosses, Key passes · medium reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Key passes /90, Successful dribbles /90
≈ 100% Cristiano Piccini · strong: Accurate crosses, Key passes · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Key passes /90, Tackles + interceptions /90
≈ 100% Cristiano Piccini · strong: Accurate crosses, Key passes · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Key passes /90, xG + xA /90
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to Cristiano Piccini?
Mehmet Aydın (Eintracht Braunschweig) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €1.5m with a 88/100 match to Cristiano Piccini.
Who is the best-value alternative to Cristiano Piccini?
Cristian Pavón offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 88/100 at about €1.8m.
How does Doppel choose alternatives to Cristiano Piccini?
Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (right back) by how closely they match Cristiano Piccini's statistical profile, then keeps those priced below him — league-strength adjusted, top leagues across Europe and South America, last 3 seasons.
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