Players like Andrea Ciofi
CB/RBCesena · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitAndrea Ciofi's profile ↗
The players most similar to Andrea Ciofi are Hidde ter Avest, César Azpilicueta, Eric Smith. Doppel rates Hidde ter Avest (Willem II Tilburg) a 86/100 overall match — 94/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, César Azpilicueta scores 84/100 at about €200k*. Data as of October 2026.
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Andrea Ciofi is a versatile ball-playing centre-back/right-back known for his ability to contribute offensively from the back line. With a Sofascore rating in the top 38% of his peers, he excels in delivering accurate final-third passes and creating big chances, showcasing his playmaking skills. While his duels won and dribbling metrics could be improved, he remains a broadly reliable presence, having missed only 16 games over the last three seasons, making him a durable asset for Cesena.
Strengths: Accurate final-third passes, Big chances created, Accurate crosses. Availability: 16 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Andrea Ciofi
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hidde ter Avestsimilar↗ | Willem II Tilburg | 29 | €900k | 94 | 86 |
| 2 | César Azpilicuetasimilar↗ | Sevilla | 37 | €200k* | 91 | 84 |
| 3 | Eric Smithsimilar↗ | FC St. Pauli | 29 | €5.3m | 90 | 83 |
| 4 | Lewin Blumsimilar↗ | RC Sporting Charleroi | 25 | €1.9m | 90 | 85 |
| 5 | Daniel Eidsimilar↗ | IFK Norrköping | 28 | €500k | 90 | 84 |
| 6 | Tommaso Cassandrosimilar↗ | Catanzaro | 26 | €2.1m | 89 | 83 |
| 7 | Tomoki Iwatasimilar↗ | Birmingham City | 29 | €1.8m | 89 | 83 |
| 8 | Henrik Heggheimsimilar↗ | Viking FK | 25 | €1.9m | 89 | 83 |
| 9 | Silvan Widmersimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 33 | €700k | 88 | 83 |
| 10 | Marnon Buschsimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 32 | €1.1m | 88 | 83 |
| 11 | Tiago Esgaiosimilar↗ | FC Arouca | 31 | €1.0m | 87 | 84 |
| 12 | Waren Kamanzisimilar↗ | Toulouse | 26 | €1.3m | 87 | 83 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Andrea Ciofi
≈ 100% Andrea Ciofi · strong: Big chances created, Accurate crosses · medium reliability
Strengths: Big chances created /90, Accurate crosses /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Andrea Ciofi · strong: Big chances created, Accurate final-third passes · medium reliability
Strengths: Big chances created /90, Accurate final-third passes /90, Touches /90
≈ 100% Andrea Ciofi · strong: Accurate crosses, Key passes · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Key passes /90, Accurate final-third passes /90
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to Andrea Ciofi?
Statistically, Hidde ter Avest (Willem II Tilburg) is the closest look-alike to Andrea Ciofi — a 86/100 profile match (94/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
Who is the best replacement for Andrea Ciofi?
By Doppel's fit score, Hidde ter Avest (Willem II Tilburg) is the closest profile to Andrea Ciofi, with a 86/100 overall match. César Azpilicueta and Eric Smith are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Andrea Ciofi?
Yes. César Azpilicueta (Sevilla) plays a similar centre back role and rates 84/100 at roughly €200k*.
How does Doppel find players similar to Andrea Ciofi?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Andrea Ciofi's 2025/26 season, then ranks centre backs across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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