Players like Cristiano Piccini
RB/CB1. FC Magdeburg · 2023/24 · ranked by tactical + market fitCristiano Piccini's profile ↗
The players most similar to Cristiano Piccini are Cristian Pavón, Gustavo García, Taha Şahin. Doppel rates Cristian Pavón (Grêmio) a 88/100 overall match — 95/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Kenny Lala scores 85/100 at about €1.4m. Data as of July 2026.
About Cristiano Piccini
Cristiano Piccini is a versatile and durable right-back who excels as a ball-playing defender, showcasing his ability to contribute offensively while maintaining solid defensive responsibilities. With a Sofascore rating in the top 10% of his positional peers, his successful dribbles and accurate long balls highlight his skill in transitioning play. Although he may not dominate in aerial duels, his reliability is underscored by his minimal missed games, making him a dependable asset for 1. FC Magdeburg.
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Successful dribbles, Accurate long balls. Availability: 7 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Cristiano Piccini
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cristian Pavónsimilar↗ | Grêmio | 30 | €1.8m | 95 | 88 |
| 2 | Gustavo Garcíasimilar↗ | CD Nacional | 24 | €1.6m | 94 | 86 |
| 3 | Taha Şahinsimilar↗ | Çaykur Rizespor | 26 | €3.2m | 93 | 87 |
| 4 | Matisse Samoisesimilar↗ | KAA Gent | 25 | €2.4m | 93 | 87 |
| 5 | Kenny Lalasimilar↗ | Stade Brestois | 35 | €1.4m | 93 | 85 |
| 6 | Givairo Readsimilar↗ | Feyenoord | 20 | €24m | 92 | 86 |
| 7 | Thierry Correiasimilar↗ | Valencia | 27 | €2.6m | 92 | 85 |
| 8 | Ki-Jana Hoeversimilar↗ | Stoke City | 24 | €3.3m | 92 | 87 |
| 9 | João Lucassimilar↗ | Juventude | 28 | €1.6m | 92 | 88 |
| 10 | William Furtadosimilar↗ | Cruzeiro | 31 | €2.7m | 91 | 87 |
| 11 | Vandersonsimilar↗ | AS Monaco | 25 | €17m | 91 | 85 |
| 12 | Benjamin Henrichssimilar↗ | RB Leipzig | 29 | €7.6m | 91 | 86 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Cristiano Piccini
≈ 100% Cristiano Piccini · strong: Accurate crosses, Key passes · medium reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Key passes /90, Successful dribbles /90
≈ 100% Cristiano Piccini · strong: Accurate crosses, Key passes · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Key passes /90, Big chances created /90
≈ 100% Cristiano Piccini · strong: Accurate crosses, Key passes · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Key passes /90, Big chances created /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Cristiano Piccini?
By Doppel's fit score, Cristian Pavón (Grêmio) is the closest profile to Cristiano Piccini, with a 88/100 overall match. Gustavo García and Taha Şahin are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Cristiano Piccini?
Yes. Kenny Lala (Stade Brestois) plays a similar right back role and rates 85/100 at roughly €1.4m.
How does Doppel find players similar to Cristiano Piccini?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Cristiano Piccini's 2023/24 season, then ranks right backs across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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