Players like Luca Cigarini
CM/CDMReggiana · 2023/24 · ranked by tactical + market fitLuca Cigarini's profile ↗
The players most similar to Luca Cigarini are Enzo Leopold, Tiago Silva, Pepelu. Doppel rates Enzo Leopold (Hannover 96) a 84/100 overall match — 93/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Tiago Silva scores 84/100 at about €2.3m. Data as of July 2026.
About Luca Cigarini
Luca Cigarini is a playmaking central midfielder with a keen eye for precision passing and an ability to dictate play from deep. His Sofascore rating places him in the top 30% of his peers, showcasing his quality on the pitch. Cigarini excels in delivering accurate long balls and crosses, making him a valuable asset in transitioning play and creating opportunities in the final third. With only 11 games missed over the last three seasons, he demonstrates remarkable durability and reliability in midfield.
Strengths: Accurate long balls, Accurate crosses, Accurate final-third passes. Availability: 11 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Luca Cigarini
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Enzo Leopoldsimilar↗ | Hannover 96 | 26 | €4.2m | 93 | 84 |
| 2 | Tiago Silvasimilar↗ | Vitória SC | 33 | €2.3m | 91 | 84 |
| 3 | Pepelusimilar↗ | Valencia | 28 | €7.3m | 90 | 84 |
| 4 | Adem Zorganesimilar↗ | RC Sporting Charleroi | 26 | €13m | 90 | 82 |
| 5 | Christian Eriksensimilar↗ | VfL Wolfsburg | 34 | €2.4m | 90 | 85 |
| 6 | Angel Gomessimilar↗ | Lille | 26 | €11m | 90 | 83 |
| 7 | Doğucan Haspolatsimilar↗ | KVC Westerlo | 26 | €5.2m | 90 | 83 |
| 8 | Imrân Louzasimilar↗ | Watford | 27 | €13m | 90 | 83 |
| 9 | Lucas Da Cunhasimilar↗ | Como | 25 | €18m | 89 | 83 |
| 10 | Alexandru Maximsimilar↗ | Gaziantep FK | 36 | €300k | 89 | 85 |
| 11 | Pascal Großsimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 35 | €2.3m | 89 | 84 |
| 12 | Mathias Jensensimilar↗ | Brentford | 30 | €10m | 89 | 83 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Luca Cigarini
≈ 100% Luca Cigarini · strong: Sofascore rating, Accurate crosses · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Accurate crosses /90, Touches /90
≈ 100% Luca Cigarini · strong: Accurate crosses, Key passes · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Key passes /90, Sofascore rating
≈ 100% Luca Cigarini · strong: Accurate long balls, Accurate crosses · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Accurate crosses /90, Sofascore rating
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Luca Cigarini?
By Doppel's fit score, Enzo Leopold (Hannover 96) is the closest profile to Luca Cigarini, with a 84/100 overall match. Tiago Silva and Pepelu are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Luca Cigarini?
Yes. Tiago Silva (Vitória SC) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 84/100 at roughly €2.3m.
How does Doppel find players similar to Luca Cigarini?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Luca Cigarini'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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