Players like Cristiano Bani
LB/CMMantova · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitCristiano Bani's profile ↗
The players most similar to Cristiano Bani are Imanol García de Albéniz, Yaimar Medina, Luke Thomas. Doppel rates Imanol García de Albéniz (FC Andorra) a 79/100 overall match — 94/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Dani Tasende scores 79/100 at about €600k. Data as of September 2026.
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Cristiano Bani is a durable and reliable left-back with a strong defensive presence, showcasing his skills through impressive clearance stats and consistent touches. While his overall quality sits in the bottom third of his positional peers, his ability to maintain defensive solidity and contribute to build-up play makes him a dependable option. However, he struggles to impact the attacking phase, with limited contributions in terms of goal involvement and creativity.
Strengths: Touches, Clearances. Availability: 1 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Cristiano Bani
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Imanol García de Albénizsimilar↗ | FC Andorra | 26 | €800k | 94 | 79 |
| 2 | Yaimar Medinasimilar↗ | KRC Genk | 22 | €4.3m | 91 | 80 |
| 3 | Luke Thomassimilar↗ | Leicester City | 25 | €5.4m | 91 | 79 |
| 4 | Dani Tasendesimilar↗ | Villarreal B U23 | 26 | €600k | 90 | 79 |
| 5 | Marc Bolasimilar↗ | Watford | 29 | €1.5m | 89 | 79 |
| 6 | Kazımcan Karataşsimilar↗ | Başakşehir FK | 23 | €2.1m | 88 | 79 |
| 7 | Diego Sánchezsimilar↗ | Sporting Gijón | 23 | €1.5m | 87 | 79 |
| 8 | Nicolas Madsensimilar↗ | Queens Park Rangers | 26 | €5.2m | 86 | 79 |
| 9 | Boy Kempersimilar↗ | NAC Breda | 27 | €1.1m | 85 | 79 |
| 10 | Davide Bartesaghisimilar↗ | AC Milan | 21 | €20m | 85 | 79 |
| 11 | Cristiano Biraghisimilar↗ | Fiorentina | 34 | €900k | 85 | 80 |
| 12 | Gustavo Assunçãosimilar↗ | AVS - Futebol SAD | 26 | €800k | 85 | 79 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Cristiano Bani
≈ 100% Cristiano Bani · strong: Clearances, Aerial duels won % · medium reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Aerial duels won %, Accurate crosses /90
≈ 100% Cristiano Bani · strong: Clearances, Shots · medium reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Shots /90, Accurate final-third passes /90
≈ 100% Cristiano Bani · strong: Clearances, Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Aerial duels won /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Cristiano Bani?
By Doppel's fit score, Imanol García de Albéniz (FC Andorra) is the closest profile to Cristiano Bani, with a 79/100 overall match. Yaimar Medina and Luke Thomas are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Cristiano Bani?
Yes. Dani Tasende (Villarreal B U23) plays a similar left back role and rates 79/100 at roughly €600k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Cristiano Bani?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Cristiano Bani's 2025/26 season, then ranks left backs across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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