Players like Nicolas Schiavi
CDM/CMCarrarese · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitNicolas Schiavi's profile ↗
The players most similar to Nicolas Schiavi are Filippo Ranocchia, Barry Bannan, Davy van den Berg. Doppel rates Filippo Ranocchia (Palermo) a 83/100 overall match — 93/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Barry Bannan scores 82/100 at about €200k. Data as of October 2026.
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Nicolas Schiavi is a robust defensive midfielder, showcasing his value with a notable Sofascore rating that places him in the top 13% of his positional peers. His strengths lie in aerial duels and accurate long balls, making him a reliable presence in both defensive duties and transitioning play. With zero games missed over the last three seasons, Schiavi’s durability further emphasizes his importance to Carrarese, solidifying him as a key figure in their midfield.
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Aerial duels won %, Accurate long balls. Availability: no injuries recorded in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Nicolas Schiavi
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Filippo Ranocchiasimilar↗ | Palermo | 25 | €3.9m | 93 | 83 |
| 2 | Barry Bannansimilar↗ | Millwall | 37 | €200k | 91 | 82 |
| 3 | Davy van den Bergsimilar↗ | FC Utrecht | 26 | €1.3m | 90 | 84 |
| 4 | Mathis Servaissimilar↗ | KV Mechelen | 22 | €3.8m | 90 | 83 |
| 5 | Jens Stagesimilar↗ | SV Werder Bremen | 30 | €14m | 90 | 82 |
| 6 | Thomas Van den Keybussimilar↗ | KVC Westerlo | 25 | €700k | 90 | 82 |
| 7 | Johan Manzambisimilar↗ | SC Freiburg | 21 | €54m | 89 | 82 |
| 8 | Doğucan Haspolatsimilar↗ | KVC Westerlo | 26 | €5.2m | 89 | 82 |
| 9 | Jochem Ritmeester van de Kampsimilar↗ | SC Telstar | 23 | €1.6m | 89 | 82 |
| 10 | Dariusz Stalmachsimilar↗ | SV Werder Bremen | 21 | €1.6m | 89 | 83 |
| 11 | Vincent Sierrosimilar↗ | Parma | 31 | €3.2m | 89 | 82 |
| 12 | Victor Torpsimilar↗ | Coventry City | 27 | €15m | 89 | 82 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Nicolas Schiavi
≈ 100% Nicolas Schiavi · strong: Sofascore rating, Accurate crosses · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Accurate crosses /90, Accurate long balls /90
≈ 100% Nicolas Schiavi · strong: Sofascore rating, Accurate long balls · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Accurate long balls /90, Key passes /90
≈ 100% Nicolas Schiavi · strong: Finishing (npG − npxG, Non-penalty goals · low reliability
Strengths: Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Non-penalty goals /90, Sofascore rating
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to Nicolas Schiavi?
Statistically, Filippo Ranocchia (Palermo) is the closest look-alike to Nicolas Schiavi — a 83/100 profile match (93/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
Who is the best replacement for Nicolas Schiavi?
By Doppel's fit score, Filippo Ranocchia (Palermo) is the closest profile to Nicolas Schiavi, with a 83/100 overall match. Barry Bannan and Davy van den Berg are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Nicolas Schiavi?
Yes. Barry Bannan (Millwall) plays a similar defensive midfielder role and rates 82/100 at roughly €200k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Nicolas Schiavi?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Nicolas Schiavi's 2025/26 season, then ranks defensive midfielders across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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