Players like Fabrizio Paghera
CM/CDMBrescia · 2023/24 · ranked by tactical + market fitFabrizio Paghera's profile ↗
The players most similar to Fabrizio Paghera are Mikel Vesga, Novatus Miroshi, Youness Lachhab. Doppel rates Mikel Vesga (Athletic Club) a 81/100 overall match — 91/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Abdellah Baallal scores 80/100 at about €100k. Data as of July 2026.
About Fabrizio Paghera
Fabrizio Paghera is a reliable defensive midfielder known for his positional awareness and ability to distribute the ball effectively. With a Sofascore rating in the top 48% of his peers, he excels at delivering accurate long balls and winning aerial duels, showcasing his impact in both defensive and transitional phases. His durability stands out, having missed only 12 games over the last three seasons, making him a dependable presence in the midfield.
Strengths: Accurate long balls, Tackles + interceptions, Aerial duels won %. Availability: 12 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Fabrizio Paghera
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mikel Vesgasimilar↗ | Athletic Club | 33 | €1.2m | 91 | 81 |
| 2 | Novatus Miroshisimilar↗ | Göztepe | 24 | €4.6m | 91 | 81 |
| 3 | Youness Lachhabsimilar↗ | AD Ceuta | 28 | €800k | 90 | 78 |
| 4 | Nacho Martínsimilar↗ | Sporting Gijón | 24 | €1.0m | 90 | 78 |
| 5 | Abdellah Baallalsimilar↗ | Clermont Foot | 22 | €100k | 90 | 80 |
| 6 | Gerard Yepessimilar↗ | Sampdoria | 24 | €700k | 90 | 81 |
| 7 | Unai Vencedorsimilar↗ | Real Racing Club | 26 | €1.5m | 90 | 79 |
| 8 | Andreas Müllersimilar↗ | Darmstadt 98 | 26 | €800k | 89 | 78 |
| 9 | Iyad Mohamedsimilar↗ | Pau FC | 25 | €400k | 89 | 79 |
| 10 | Roberto Gagliardinisimilar↗ | Monza | 32 | €1.2m | 89 | 78 |
| 11 | Jack Hinshelwoodsimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 21 | €27m | 88 | 79 |
| 12 | Enric Llansanasimilar↗ | Go Ahead Eagles | 25 | €2.1m | 88 | 79 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Fabrizio Paghera
≈ 100% Fabrizio Paghera · strong: Tackles + interceptions, Possession won in att. third · medium reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90, Possession won in att. third /90, Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% Fabrizio Paghera · strong: Clearances, Tackles + interceptions · low reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Tackles + interceptions /90
≈ 100% Fabrizio Paghera · strong: Aerial duels won % · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Fabrizio Paghera?
By Doppel's fit score, Mikel Vesga (Athletic Club) is the closest profile to Fabrizio Paghera, with a 81/100 overall match. Novatus Miroshi and Youness Lachhab are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Fabrizio Paghera?
Yes. Abdellah Baallal (Clermont Foot) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 80/100 at roughly €100k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Fabrizio Paghera?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Fabrizio Paghera's 2023/24 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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