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, Yassine Titraoui, Barry Bannan. 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 September 2026.
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Nicolas Schiavi is a reliable defensive midfielder, excelling in breaking up play and controlling the tempo from deep. With a Sofascore rating in the top 13% of his positional peers, he showcases his aerial prowess and ability to deliver accurate long balls. His durability is impressive, having missed no games in the last three seasons, cementing his status as a dependable presence in the midfield. While he may not be a major creator in the final third, his strengths make him a key asset for any side.
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 | Yassine Titraouisimilar↗ | RC Sporting Charleroi | 23 | €7.2m | 93 | 82 |
| 3 | Barry Bannansimilar↗ | Sheffield Wednesday | 37 | €200k | 91 | 82 |
| 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 | Dariusz Stalmachsimilar↗ | 1. FC Magdeburg | 21 | €1.6m | 89 | 83 |
| 10 | Victor Torpsimilar↗ | Coventry City | 27 | €15m | 89 | 82 |
| 11 | Gjivai Zechiëlsimilar↗ | FC Utrecht | 22 | €11m | 89 | 85 |
| 12 | Irakli Yegoiansimilar↗ | Excelsior | 22 | €1.7m | 89 | 84 |
* 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: Accurate long balls, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Sofascore rating, Finishing (npG − npxG /90)
≈ 100% Nicolas Schiavi · strong: Sofascore rating, Accurate long balls · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Accurate long balls /90, Key passes /90
FAQ
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. Yassine Titraoui and Barry Bannan are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Nicolas Schiavi?
Yes. Barry Bannan (Sheffield Wednesday) 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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