Players like Michele Castagnetti
CDM/CMCesena · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitMichele Castagnetti's profile ↗
Michele Castagnetti is a defensive midfielder/central midfielder for Cesena in Serie B, with 30 appearances in the 2025/26 season, contributing 1 goal and 3 assists. Players similar to Castagnetti include Gianluca Busio from Venezia, who has a fit score of 85/100, and Mathis Servais of KV Mechelen, with a fit score of 83/100, both showcasing comparable roles and statistical profiles.
About Michele Castagnetti
Michele Castagnetti is a seasoned deep-lying playmaker whose vision and passing ability shine brightly in the midfield. With a Sofascore rating in the top 9% of his peers, he excels in delivering accurate final-third passes and long balls, making him a key orchestrator for Cesena. At 37, his durability is impressive, having missed no games in the last three seasons, underscoring his reliability as a midfield linchpin. While not the strongest in duels, his playmaking prowess more than compensates for this in his role.
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Accurate final-third passes, Accurate long balls. Availability: no injuries recorded in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Michele Castagnetti
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | George Thomasonsimilar↗ | Wrexham | 24 | €2.4m | 92 | 81 |
| 2 | Mathis Servaissimilar↗ | KV Mechelen | 22 | €3.8m | 91 | 83 |
| 3 | Mika Baursimilar↗ | SC Paderborn 07 | 22 | €4.7m | 90 | 82 |
| 4 | Gianluca Busiosimilar↗ | Venezia | 24 | €7.3m | 90 | 85 |
| 5 | Kartal Kayra Yılmazsimilar↗ | Kayserispor | 26 | €2.4m | 90 | 83 |
| 6 | Filippo Ranocchiasimilar↗ | Palermo | 25 | €3.9m | 90 | 81 |
| 7 | Jakub Kałuzińskisimilar↗ | Antalyaspor | 24 | €2.3m | 90 | 81 |
| 8 | Enzo Leopoldsimilar↗ | Hannover 96 | 26 | €4.2m | 89 | 81 |
| 9 | Simone Pontissosimilar↗ | Catanzaro | 29 | €1.1m | 89 | 82 |
| 10 | Barry Bannansimilar↗ | Sheffield Wednesday | 37 | €200k | 89 | 81 |
| 11 | Doğucan Haspolatsimilar↗ | KVC Westerlo | 26 | €5.2m | 89 | 82 |
| 12 | Nicolas Madsensimilar↗ | Queens Park Rangers | 26 | €5.2m | 89 | 80 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Michele Castagnetti
≈ 100% Michele Castagnetti · strong: Big chances created, Clearances · low reliability
Strengths: Big chances created /90, Clearances /90
≈ 100% Michele Castagnetti · strong: Accurate crosses · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90
≈ 100% Michele Castagnetti · strong: Aerial duels won %, Accurate crosses · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Accurate crosses /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Michele Castagnetti?
By Doppel's fit score, George Thomason (Wrexham) is the closest profile to Michele Castagnetti, with a 81/100 overall match. Mathis Servais and Mika Baur are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Michele Castagnetti?
Yes. Jakub Kałuziński (Antalyaspor) plays a similar defensive midfielder role and rates 81/100 at roughly €2.3m.
How does Doppel find players similar to Michele Castagnetti?
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