Cheaper alternatives to Matteo Cichella
CM/CDMFrosinone · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitMatteo Cichella's profile ↗
Matteo Cichella is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for Frosinone in Serie B, with 36 appearances in the 2025/26 season, contributing 2 goals and 4 assists. For those seeking cheaper alternatives to Cichella, consider Thijs Oosting and Noah Naujoks, both from PEC Zwolle and Excelsior respectively, valued at €1m and achieving a fit score of 86/100. Andrea Franzoni from Virtus Entella also presents a budget option at €1m with a fit score of 85/100.
12 cheaper alternatives to Matteo Cichella
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Thijs Oostingsimilar↗ | PEC Zwolle | 26 | €900k | 90 | 86 |
| 2 | Noah Naujokssimilar↗ | Excelsior | 24 | €1.4m | 86 | 86 |
| 3 | Victor Jensensimilar↗ | FC Utrecht | 26 | €2.3m | 89 | 86 |
| 4 | Andrea Franzonisimilar↗ | Virtus Entella | 29 | €700k | 92 | 85 |
| 5 | Omri Gandelmansimilar↗ | KAA Gent | 26 | €2.8m | 87 | 83 |
| 6 | Mael Corbozsimilar↗ | Arminia Bielefeld | 32 | €400k | 92 | 83 |
| 7 | Manolo Portanovasimilar↗ | Reggiana | 26 | €200k | 85 | 83 |
| 8 | Rafael Lubachsimilar↗ | 1. FC Nürnberg | 21 | €3.3m | 87 | 83 |
| 9 | Arno Verschuerensimilar↗ | Sparta Rotterdam | 29 | €700k | 86 | 82 |
| 10 | Julian Justvansimilar↗ | 1. FC Nürnberg | 28 | €2.1m | 83 | 82 |
| 11 | Markus Karlsbakksimilar↗ | Lillestrøm SK | 26 | €1.5m | 90 | 82 |
| 12 | Rafael Bauzàsimilar↗ | Mirandés | 21 | €1.1m | 92 | 82 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Matteo Cichella
≈ 100% Matteo Cichella · strong: xG + xA, Clearances · low reliability
Strengths: xG + xA /90, Clearances /90, Non-penalty goals /90
≈ 100% Matteo Cichella · strong: Non-penalty goals, Shots · low reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Shots /90, Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% Matteo Cichella · strong: Non-penalty goals, Shots · medium reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Shots /90, xG + xA /90
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to Matteo Cichella?
Manolo Portanova (Reggiana) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €200k with a 83/100 match to Matteo Cichella.
Who is the best-value alternative to Matteo Cichella?
Thijs Oosting offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 86/100 at about €900k.
How does Doppel choose alternatives to Matteo Cichella?
Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (central midfielder) by how closely they match Matteo Cichella'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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