Players like Michele Castagnetti
CDM/CMCesena · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitMichele Castagnetti's profile ↗
The players most similar to Michele Castagnetti are George Thomason, Mathis Servais, Mika Baur. Doppel rates George Thomason (Wrexham) a 81/100 overall match — 92/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Jakub Kałuziński scores 81/100 at about €2.3m. Data as of September 2026.
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Michele Castagnetti is a seasoned deep-lying playmaker, showcasing exceptional passing accuracy in the final third and long-range distribution. With a Sofascore rating in the top 13% of his positional peers, he exemplifies quality and reliability, contributing 4 goals and 1 assist over 35 appearances this season. His impressive durability, missing no games in the last three seasons, further highlights his value as a dependable midfield anchor.
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 · 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?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Michele Castagnetti's 2025/26 season, then ranks defensive midfielders across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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