Riccardo Pagano alternatives
CM/CAMBari · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitRiccardo Pagano's profile ↗
Riccardo Pagano is a central midfielder/attacking midfielder for Bari in Serie B, with 22 appearances and 1 assist in the 2025/26 season. For those seeking cheaper alternatives to Pagano, Jakob Napoleon Romsaas and Dal Varešanović both play similar roles, offering a fit score of 85/100 and a market value of €1m. Additionally, Levi Smans, with a fit score of 83/100, is another budget option at the same valuation.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jakob Napoleon Romsaassimilar↗ | RC Sporting Charleroi | 22 | €1.1m | 88 | 85 |
| 2 | Dal Varešanovićsimilar↗ | Gençlerbirliği | 25 | €1.3m | 87 | 85 |
| 3 | Levi Smanssimilar↗ | SC Heerenveen | 23 | €1.4m | 86 | 83 |
| 4 | Oliver Batista Meiersimilar↗ | Preußen Münster | 25 | €1.5m | 87 | 83 |
| 5 | Marco Richtersimilar↗ | Darmstadt 98 | 29 | €1.6m | 87 | 83 |
| 6 | Patrick Brouwersimilar↗ | SC Telstar | 25 | €700k | 80 | 83 |
| 7 | Shiloh 't Zandsimilar↗ | Fortuna Sittard | 23 | €300k | 89 | 82 |
| 8 | Elias Barsoumsimilar↗ | Degerfors IF | 24 | €400k | 92 | 81 |
| 9 | Francesco Ruoccosimilar↗ | Mantova | 25 | €1.2m | 86 | 81 |
| 10 | Lance Duijvestijnsimilar↗ | Fortuna Sittard | 27 | €700k | 85 | 81 |
| 11 | Bilal Bafdilisimilar↗ | KV Mechelen | 22 | €900k | 81 | 81 |
| 12 | Rober Gonzálezsimilar↗ | Albacete Balompié | 25 | €600k | 83 | 81 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Riccardo Pagano
≈ 100% Riccardo Pagano · strong: Possession won in att. third, xG + xA · medium reliability
Strengths: Possession won in att. third /90, xG + xA /90, Shots /90
≈ 100% Riccardo Pagano · strong: xG + xA, Shots · medium reliability
Strengths: xG + xA /90, Shots /90
≈ 100% Riccardo Pagano · strong: Key passes, Possession won in att. third · low reliability
Strengths: Key passes /90, Possession won in att. third /90, Successful dribbles /90
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to Riccardo Pagano?
Shiloh 't Zand (Fortuna Sittard) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €300k with a 82/100 match to Riccardo Pagano.
Who is the best-value alternative to Riccardo Pagano?
Jakob Napoleon Romsaas offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 85/100 at about €1.1m.
How does Doppel choose alternatives to Riccardo Pagano?
Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (central midfielder) by how closely they match Riccardo Pagano'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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