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 (FC Utrecht) a 85/100 overall match — 94/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, César Azpilicueta scores 84/100 at about €200k*. Data as of September 2026.
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Andrea Ciofi is a versatile ball-playing centre-back/right-back known for his ability to distribute the ball effectively and create scoring opportunities. With a Sofascore rating in the top 38% of his positional peers, he excels in delivering accurate final-third passes and crosses, highlighting his playmaking prowess from the back. Ciofi’s durability is a plus, having missed only 16 games over the past three seasons, making him a reliable option for any defensive line despite lower duels won metrics.
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↗ | FC Utrecht | 29 | €900k | 94 | 85 |
| 2 | César Azpilicuetasimilar↗ | Atlético Madrid | 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↗ | Fredrikstad FK | 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 best replacement for Andrea Ciofi?
By Doppel's fit score, Hidde ter Avest (FC Utrecht) is the closest profile to Andrea Ciofi, with a 85/100 overall match. César Azpilicueta and Eric Smith are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Andrea Ciofi?
Yes. César Azpilicueta (Atlético Madrid) 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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