Players like Nicolò Brighenti
CB/RB/LBCatanzaro · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitNicolò Brighenti's profile ↗
Nicolò Brighenti is a centre-back/right-back for Catanzaro in Serie B, with 27 appearances and 1 goal in the 2025/26 season. Players similar to Brighenti include Robin Frej from GAIS, who achieved a fit score of 80/100, and Victor Eriksson from Hammarby IF, with a fit score of 79/100. Other comparable options are Filip Beckman, also from GAIS, and Tobias Anker from IK Sirius, both scoring 79/100.
About Nicolò Brighenti
Nicolò Brighenti is a seasoned ball-playing centre-back/right-back known for his tactical awareness and reliability. With a Sofascore rating placing him in the top 15% of his positional peers, he excels at maintaining possession and distributing from the back, contributing 1 goal and 2 assists this season. His durability is impressive, having missed no games in the last three seasons, showcasing his fitness and consistency. While he may not dominate in duels, his experience and positioning make him a valuable asset in defense.
Strengths: Sofascore rating. Availability: no injuries recorded in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Nicolò Brighenti
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Robin Frejsimilar↗ | GAIS | 28 | €600k | 92 | 80 |
| 2 | Victor Erikssonsimilar↗ | Hammarby IF | 26 | €2.9m | 92 | 79 |
| 3 | Filip Beckmansimilar↗ | GAIS | 23 | €800k | 91 | 79 |
| 4 | Tobias Ankersimilar↗ | IK Sirius | 25 | €500k | 90 | 79 |
| 5 | Siad Gourvillesimilar↗ | US Boulogne Côte-d'Opale | 26 | €800k | 90 | 80 |
| 6 | Michael Venturisimilar↗ | Cosenza | 27 | €300k | 89 | 79 |
| 7 | Rodri Suárezsimilar↗ | Cultural Leonesa | 24 | €500k | 89 | 80 |
| 8 | Craig Forsythsimilar↗ | Derby County | 37 | €100k | 87 | 79 |
| 9 | Miguel Nóbregasimilar↗ | Rio Ave | 26 | €400k | 87 | 79 |
| 10 | Lewis Schoutensimilar↗ | Excelsior | 22 | €700k | 86 | 79 |
| 11 | Nehemiah Fernandezsimilar↗ | Nancy | 22 | €1.0m | 85 | 79 |
| 12 | Gabriele Guarinosimilar↗ | Empoli | 22 | €3.6m | 83 | 79 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Nicolò Brighenti
≈ 100% Nicolò Brighenti · strong: Sofascore rating, Aerial duels won % · medium reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Aerial duels won %
≈ 100% Nicolò Brighenti · strong: Aerial duels won %, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Sofascore rating, Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% Nicolò Brighenti · strong: Aerial duels won % · medium reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Nicolò Brighenti?
By Doppel's fit score, Robin Frej (GAIS) is the closest profile to Nicolò Brighenti, with a 80/100 overall match. Victor Eriksson and Filip Beckman are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Nicolò Brighenti?
Yes. Craig Forsyth (Derby County) plays a similar centre back role and rates 79/100 at roughly €100k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Nicolò Brighenti?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Nicolò Brighenti's 2025/26 season, then ranks centre backs across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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