Players like Simone Branca
CMCittadella · 2024/25 · ranked by tactical + market fitSimone Branca's profile ↗
The players most similar to Simone Branca are Dani Parejo, Beñat Gerenabarrena, Daichi Kamada. Doppel rates Dani Parejo (Villarreal) a 83/100 overall match — 92/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Salih Uçan scores 80/100 at about €800k. Data as of July 2026.
About Simone Branca
Simone Branca is a tenacious central midfielder, excelling in defensive duties and ball recovery, evidenced by his top-tier tackling and interception stats. With a Sofascore rating in the top 9% of his positional peers, he showcases exceptional reliability and quality, orchestrating play with accurate long balls while winning possession in the attacking third. At 34, his durability shines through, having missed no games in the last three seasons, making him a vital cog in Cittadella's midfield engine.
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions, Possession won in att. third, Sofascore rating. Availability: no injuries recorded in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Simone Branca
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dani Parejosimilar↗ | Villarreal | 37 | €1.0m | 92 | 83 |
| 2 | Beñat Gerenabarrenasimilar↗ | CD Castellón | 23 | €1.0m | 90 | 81 |
| 3 | Daichi Kamadasimilar↗ | Crystal Palace | 30 | €10m | 90 | 80 |
| 4 | Matias Galarzasimilar↗ | KRC Genk | 24 | €5.0m | 90 | 79 |
| 5 | Salih Uçansimilar↗ | Beşiktaş JK | 32 | €800k | 89 | 80 |
| 6 | Alexander Prasssimilar↗ | TSG Hoffenheim | 25 | €8.7m | 89 | 79 |
| 7 | Kodai Sanosimilar↗ | NEC Nijmegen | 23 | €13m | 88 | 79 |
| 8 | Édersonsimilar↗ | Atalanta | 27 | €43m | 87 | 80 |
| 9 | Rocco Reitzsimilar↗ | Borussia M'gladbach | 24 | €22m | 87 | 80 |
| 10 | Pablo Ibáñezsimilar↗ | Deportivo Alavés | 28 | €4.1m | 87 | 79 |
| 11 | Mattias Svanbergsimilar↗ | VfL Wolfsburg | 27 | €8.3m | 87 | 81 |
| 12 | Serginhosimilar↗ | Santa Clara | 27 | €2.8m | 86 | 81 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Simone Branca
≈ 100% Simone Branca · strong: Accurate long balls, Aerial duels won % · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Aerial duels won %, Touches /90
≈ 100% Simone Branca · strong: Tackles + interceptions · low reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90
≈ 100% Simone Branca · strong: Tackles + interceptions, Duels won · medium reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90, Duels won /90, Possession won in att. third /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Simone Branca?
By Doppel's fit score, Dani Parejo (Villarreal) is the closest profile to Simone Branca, with a 83/100 overall match. Beñat Gerenabarrena and Daichi Kamada are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Simone Branca?
Yes. Salih Uçan (Beşiktaş JK) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 80/100 at roughly €800k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Simone Branca?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Simone Branca's 2024/25 season, then ranks central midfielders across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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