Players like Cristiano Bani
LB/CMMantova · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitCristiano Bani's profile ↗
Cristiano Bani is a left-back/central midfielder for Mantova in Italy's Serie B, with 17 appearances in the 2025/26 season. Players similar to Bani include Pepelu from Valencia, who has a fit score of 82/100, and Gianluca Busio of Venezia, with a fit score of 81/100. Both players share a comparable role and statistical profile, making them suitable alternatives for teams seeking players like Bani.
12 players most similar to Cristiano Bani
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pepelusimilar↗ | Valencia | 28 | €7.3m | 86 | 82 |
| 2 | Gianluca Busiosimilar↗ | Venezia | 24 | €7.3m | 81 | 81 |
| 3 | Eirik Franke Saunessimilar↗ | Bryne FK | 28 | €500k | 84 | 81 |
| 4 | Joan Jordánsimilar↗ | Deportivo Alavés | 32 | €1.0m | 83 | 81 |
| 5 | Kolbeinn Finnssonsimilar↗ | Vålerenga IF | 27 | €700k | 90 | 81 |
| 6 | Bjorn Meijersimilar↗ | Club Brugge KV | 23 | €2.8m | 82 | 80 |
| 7 | Maximilian Witteksimilar↗ | VfL Bochum 1848 | 31 | €900k | 86 | 80 |
| 8 | Ryan Manningsimilar↗ | Southampton | 30 | €3.0m | 83 | 80 |
| 9 | Sydie Pecksimilar↗ | Sheffield United | 22 | €15m | 81 | 80 |
| 10 | Joachim Soltvedtsimilar↗ | SK Brann | 31 | €700k | 83 | 80 |
| 11 | Samukelo Kabinisimilar↗ | Molde FK | 22 | €2.3m | 82 | 80 |
| 12 | Yaimar Medinasimilar↗ | KRC Genk | 22 | €4.3m | 90 | 80 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Cristiano Bani
≈ 100% Cristiano Bani · strong: Sofascore rating, Accurate long balls · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Accurate long balls /90, Accurate crosses /90
≈ 100% Cristiano Bani · strong: Sofascore rating, Accurate final-third passes · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Accurate final-third passes /90, Shots /90
≈ 100% Cristiano Bani · strong: Clearances, xG + xA · low reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, xG + xA /90, Accurate crosses /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Cristiano Bani?
By Doppel's fit score, Pepelu (Valencia) is the closest profile to Cristiano Bani, with a 82/100 overall match. Gianluca Busio and Eirik Franke Saunes are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Cristiano Bani?
Yes. Eirik Franke Saunes (Bryne FK) plays a similar left back role and rates 81/100 at roughly €500k.
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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