Players like Stefano Cella
CBMantova · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitStefano Cella's profile ↗
The players most similar to Stefano Cella are Ilario Monterisi, Tobias Anker, Arvid Brorsson. Doppel rates Ilario Monterisi (Frosinone) a 82/100 overall match — 94/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Arvid Brorsson scores 80/100 at about €400k. Data as of July 2026.
About Stefano Cella
Stefano Cella is a robust aerial defender, excelling in winning headers and contributing goals from set pieces, making him a valuable asset in both defensive and offensive situations. Despite a Sofascore rating placing him in the bottom 26% of his positional peers, his durability shines through with no missed games over the last three seasons. While he may struggle with tackles and interceptions, his aerial prowess and finishing ability highlight his potential as a reliable centre-back in Serie B.
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Finishing (npG − npxG /90). Availability: no injuries recorded in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Stefano Cella
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ilario Monterisisimilar↗ | Frosinone | 25 | €2.7m | 94 | 82 |
| 2 | Tobias Ankersimilar↗ | IK Sirius | 25 | €500k | 93 | 81 |
| 3 | Arvid Brorssonsimilar↗ | Mjällby AIF | 27 | €400k | 93 | 80 |
| 4 | Matias Antoninisimilar↗ | Catanzaro | 28 | €1.6m | 89 | 81 |
| 5 | Henrik Sælebakke Falchenersimilar↗ | Viking FK | 23 | €6.4m | 88 | 82 |
| 6 | David Robert Batessimilar↗ | KV Mechelen | 30 | €1.9m | 87 | 79 |
| 7 | Matej Maglicasimilar↗ | Darmstadt 98 | 28 | €1.1m | 86 | 79 |
| 8 | Jannis Heuersimilar↗ | Preußen Münster | 27 | €900k | 86 | 82 |
| 9 | Arda Kızıldağsimilar↗ | Gaziantep FK | 28 | €800k | 86 | 80 |
| 10 | Husniddin Aliqulovsimilar↗ | Çaykur Rizespor | 27 | €1.2m | 86 | 79 |
| 11 | Craig Forsythsimilar↗ | Derby County | 37 | €100k | 86 | 81 |
| 12 | Gabriele Guarinosimilar↗ | Empoli | 22 | €3.6m | 85 | 84 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Stefano Cella
≈ 100% Stefano Cella · low reliability
≈ 100% Stefano Cella · strong: Aerial duels won % · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %
≈ 100% Stefano Cella · strong: Aerial duels won % · medium reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Stefano Cella?
By Doppel's fit score, Ilario Monterisi (Frosinone) is the closest profile to Stefano Cella, with a 82/100 overall match. Tobias Anker and Arvid Brorsson are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Stefano Cella?
Yes. Arvid Brorsson (Mjällby AIF) plays a similar centre back role and rates 80/100 at roughly €400k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Stefano Cella?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Stefano Cella'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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