Players like Raffaele Celia
LM/LBCesena · 2024/25 · ranked by tactical + market fitRaffaele Celia's profile ↗
Raffaele Celia is a left midfielder/left-back for Cesena in Serie B, with 27 appearances and 1465 minutes played in the 2024/25 season. Players similar to Celia include Jozhua Vertrouwd from CD Castellón, who has a fit score of 81/100, and Yusuf Özdemir from Alanyaspor, also with a fit score of 81/100. Other comparable players are Jonathan Gómez from Mirandés and Matthéo Xantippe from Grenoble Foot 38, both offering similar roles and statistical profiles.
About Raffaele Celia
Raffaele Celia is a diligent left-back with a defensive focus, showcasing his ability to win possession in the attacking third. Despite a Sofascore rating placing him in the bottom 9% of his peers, his durability is a standout trait, having missed no games in the last three seasons. While aerial duels are not his forte, his tenacity in regaining possession makes him a reliable presence on the pitch for Cesena.
Strengths: Possession won in att. third. Availability: no injuries recorded in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Raffaele Celia
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jozhua Vertrouwdsimilar↗ | CD Castellón | 22 | €2.1m | 92 | 81 |
| 2 | Yusuf Özdemirsimilar↗ | Alanyaspor | 25 | €3.1m | 89 | 81 |
| 3 | Jonathan Gómezsimilar↗ | Mirandés | 23 | €800k | 89 | 81 |
| 4 | Matthéo Xantippesimilar↗ | Grenoble Foot 38 | 24 | €1.2m | 88 | 79 |
| 5 | Juan Lariossimilar↗ | Real Zaragoza | 22 | €1.2m | 87 | 79 |
| 6 | Hodei Arrillagasimilar↗ | Eibar | 22 | €600k | 87 | 79 |
| 7 | Ousseynou Niangsimilar↗ | Royale Union Saint-Gilloise | 25 | €5.8m | 84 | 80 |
| 8 | Keshi Andersonsimilar↗ | Birmingham City | 31 | €500k | 84 | 80 |
| 9 | Samuel Silverasimilar↗ | Middlesbrough | 26 | €1.6m | 84 | 80 |
| 10 | Fabio Ferrarosimilar↗ | FCV Dender | 24 | €1.2m | 83 | 79 |
| 11 | Lasse Günthersimilar↗ | SV 07 Elversberg | 23 | €2.3m | 83 | 79 |
| 12 | Keito Nakamurasimilar↗ | Stade de Reims | 26 | €11m | 83 | 81 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Raffaele Celia
≈ 100% Raffaele Celia · low reliability
≈ 100% Raffaele Celia · strong: Non-penalty goals, Possession won in att. third · low reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Possession won in att. third /90
≈ 100% Raffaele Celia · low reliability
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Raffaele Celia?
By Doppel's fit score, Jozhua Vertrouwd (CD Castellón) is the closest profile to Raffaele Celia, with a 81/100 overall match. Yusuf Özdemir and Jonathan Gómez are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Raffaele Celia?
Yes. Keshi Anderson (Birmingham City) plays a similar left midfielder role and rates 80/100 at roughly €500k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Raffaele Celia?
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