Cheaper alternatives to Danilo Cataldi
CM/CDMLazio · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitDanilo Cataldi's profile ↗
Danilo Cataldi is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for Lazio in Serie A, with 27 appearances in the 2025/26 season, contributing 3 goals and 3 assists. For those seeking cheaper alternatives to Cataldi, players like Samu from Vizela and Görkem Sağlam from Hatayspor both offer similar roles at lower market values of €2m and €1m, respectively, with fit scores of 84/100.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Samusimilar↗ | Vizela | 30 | €2.4m | 87 | 84 |
| 2 | Görkem Sağlamsimilar↗ | Hatayspor | 28 | €800k | 87 | 84 |
| 3 | Christian Eriksensimilar↗ | VfL Wolfsburg | 34 | €2.4m | 87 | 83 |
| 4 | Kartal Kayra Yılmazsimilar↗ | Kayserispor | 26 | €2.4m | 90 | 83 |
| 5 | Thijs Oostingsimilar↗ | PEC Zwolle | 26 | €900k | 84 | 83 |
| 6 | Bruno Henriquesimilar↗ | Internacional | 37 | €300k | 92 | 83 |
| 7 | Nuno Santossimilar↗ | Vitória SC | 27 | €2.7m | 85 | 83 |
| 8 | Kevin Sessasimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 26 | €800k | 84 | 83 |
| 9 | Jon Ander Olasagastisimilar↗ | Levante UD | 26 | €2.7m | 87 | 82 |
| 10 | Dariusz Stalmachsimilar↗ | 1. FC Magdeburg | 21 | €1.6m | 87 | 82 |
| 11 | Pascal Großsimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 35 | €2.3m | 85 | 82 |
| 12 | Rémi Oudinsimilar↗ | Lecce | 30 | €900k | 89 | 82 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Danilo Cataldi
≈ 100% Danilo Cataldi · strong: Sofascore rating, Accurate crosses · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Accurate crosses /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Danilo Cataldi · strong: Accurate crosses, Big chances created · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Big chances created /90, Key passes /90
≈ 100% Danilo Cataldi · strong: Big chances created, Key passes · low reliability
Strengths: Big chances created /90, Key passes /90, xG + xA /90
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to Danilo Cataldi?
Bruno Henrique (Internacional) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €300k with a 83/100 match to Danilo Cataldi.
Who is the best-value alternative to Danilo Cataldi?
Samu offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 84/100 at about €2.4m.
How does Doppel choose alternatives to Danilo Cataldi?
Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (central midfielder) by how closely they match Danilo Cataldi'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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