Cheaper alternatives to Gabriele Piccinini
CM/CDMPisa · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitGabriele Piccinini's profile ↗
Gabriele Piccinini is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for Pisa in Serie B, with 25 appearances in the 2025/26 season. For those seeking a cheaper alternative to Piccinini, Noah Naujoks from Excelsior, valued at €1m with a fit score of 87/100, and Thijs Oosting from PEC Zwolle, also valued at €1m with a fit score of 84/100, present viable options.
12 cheaper alternatives to Gabriele Piccinini
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Noah Naujokssimilar↗ | Excelsior | 24 | €1.4m | 87 | 87 |
| 2 | Jon Ander Olasagastisimilar↗ | Levante UD | 26 | €2.7m | 91 | 85 |
| 3 | Thijs Oostingsimilar↗ | PEC Zwolle | 26 | €900k | 86 | 84 |
| 4 | Justin Lonwijksimilar↗ | Fortuna Sittard | 27 | €800k | 90 | 84 |
| 5 | Samusimilar↗ | Vizela | 30 | €2.4m | 87 | 84 |
| 6 | Juninho Bacunasimilar↗ | Birmingham City | 29 | €1.8m | 87 | 83 |
| 7 | Nuno Santossimilar↗ | Vitória SC | 27 | €2.7m | 85 | 83 |
| 8 | Abdou Harrouisimilar↗ | Frosinone | 28 | €1.6m | 89 | 83 |
| 9 | Victor Jensensimilar↗ | FC Utrecht | 26 | €2.3m | 83 | 82 |
| 10 | Kevin Sessasimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 26 | €800k | 84 | 82 |
| 11 | Dariusz Stalmachsimilar↗ | 1. FC Magdeburg | 21 | €1.6m | 87 | 82 |
| 12 | Marco Richtersimilar↗ | Darmstadt 98 | 29 | €1.6m | 83 | 82 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Gabriele Piccinini
≈ 100% Gabriele Piccinini · strong: Non-penalty goals, Shots · low reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Shots /90, Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% Gabriele Piccinini · strong: Key passes, Accurate crosses · medium reliability
Strengths: Key passes /90, Accurate crosses /90, Big chances created /90
≈ 100% Gabriele Piccinini · strong: xG + xA, Clearances · low reliability
Strengths: xG + xA /90, Clearances /90, Non-penalty goals /90
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to Gabriele Piccinini?
Justin Lonwijk (Fortuna Sittard) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €800k with a 84/100 match to Gabriele Piccinini.
Who is the best-value alternative to Gabriele Piccinini?
Noah Naujoks offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 87/100 at about €1.4m.
How does Doppel choose alternatives to Gabriele Piccinini?
Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (central midfielder) by how closely they match Gabriele Piccinini'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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