Players like Valerio Di Cesare
CBBari · 2023/24 · ranked by tactical + market fitValerio Di Cesare's profile ↗
The players most similar to Valerio Di Cesare are Cacá, Stefan Leković, Malcom Bokele. Doppel rates Cacá (Corinthians) a 89/100 overall match — 92/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Wes Harding scores 84/100 at about €800k. Data as of July 2026.
About Valerio Di Cesare
Valerio Di Cesare is a goal-scoring centre-back who thrives in set-piece situations, showcasing an impressive knack for finding the net with a non-penalty goal rate in the top 8% of his peers. Despite an overall Sofascore rating placing him in the bottom 30%, his durability is a significant asset, having missed no games in the last three seasons. While his passing metrics may not be his strength, his ability to contribute offensively sets him apart in his role.
Strengths: Non-penalty goals, Shots. Availability: no injuries recorded in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Valerio Di Cesare
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cacásimilar↗ | Corinthians | 27 | €1.5m | 92 | 89 |
| 2 | Stefan Lekovićsimilar↗ | Villarreal B U23 | 22 | €2.7m | 91 | 80 |
| 3 | Malcom Bokelesimilar↗ | Göztepe | 26 | €5.4m | 91 | 83 |
| 4 | Wes Hardingsimilar↗ | Millwall | 30 | €800k | 90 | 84 |
| 5 | Matias Antoninisimilar↗ | Catanzaro | 28 | €1.6m | 90 | 81 |
| 6 | Arda Kızıldağsimilar↗ | Gaziantep FK | 28 | €800k | 88 | 81 |
| 7 | Wagner Leonardosimilar↗ | Vitória | 27 | €3.3m | 88 | 83 |
| 8 | Jannis Heuersimilar↗ | Preußen Münster | 27 | €900k | 87 | 82 |
| 9 | Maximilian Großersimilar↗ | Arminia Bielefeld | 25 | €700k | 87 | 84 |
| 10 | Filippo Delli Carrisimilar↗ | Monza | 27 | €1.4m | 87 | 82 |
| 11 | Patrick Nkoasimilar↗ | Eintracht Braunschweig | 27 | €700k | 87 | 82 |
| 12 | Henrik Sælebakke Falchenersimilar↗ | Viking FK | 23 | €6.4m | 87 | 81 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Valerio Di Cesare
≈ 100% Valerio Di Cesare · strong: Non-penalty goals, xG + xA · low reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, xG + xA /90, Shots /90
≈ 100% Valerio Di Cesare · strong: Aerial duels won %, Non-penalty goals · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Non-penalty goals /90
≈ 100% Valerio Di Cesare · low reliability
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Valerio Di Cesare?
By Doppel's fit score, Cacá (Corinthians) is the closest profile to Valerio Di Cesare, with a 89/100 overall match. Stefan Leković and Malcom Bokele are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Valerio Di Cesare?
Yes. Wes Harding (Millwall) plays a similar centre back role and rates 84/100 at roughly €800k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Valerio Di Cesare?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Valerio Di Cesare's 2023/24 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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