Players like Matteo Francesconi
CM/CDMCesena · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitMatteo Francesconi's profile ↗
The players most similar to Matteo Francesconi are Aritz Aldasoro, Zico Buurmeester, Claudio Gomes. Doppel rates Aritz Aldasoro (Real Racing Club) a 79/100 overall match — 90/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Nordin Bukala scores 80/100 at about €600k. Data as of July 2026.
About Matteo Francesconi
Matteo Francesconi embodies a resilient defensive midfielder, though his current performance metrics suggest he is struggling to make a significant impact in Serie B. With a Sofascore rating in the bottom 6% of his peers, he lacks standout strengths, particularly in duels and distribution. However, his durability is a notable asset, having missed just two games over the last three seasons, showcasing his reliability and commitment to the team.
Availability: 2 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Matteo Francesconi
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aritz Aldasorosimilar↗ | Real Racing Club | 27 | €1.4m | 90 | 79 |
| 2 | Zico Buurmeestersimilar↗ | PEC Zwolle | 24 | €1.3m | 89 | 79 |
| 3 | Claudio Gomessimilar↗ | Palermo | 26 | €1.5m | 89 | 79 |
| 4 | Tika de Jongesimilar↗ | FC Groningen | 23 | €1.7m | 89 | 79 |
| 5 | Justin Kumisimilar↗ | US Avellino 1912 | 22 | €1.3m | 89 | 82 |
| 6 | Nordin Bukalasimilar↗ | FC Volendam | 21 | €600k | 88 | 80 |
| 7 | Jordan Mendes Correiasimilar↗ | Rodez AF | 22 | €2.1m | 88 | 79 |
| 8 | Bobby Clarksimilar↗ | Derby County | 21 | €8.8m | 87 | 79 |
| 9 | Cisse Sandrasimilar↗ | Willem II Tilburg | 23 | €2.1m | 86 | 79 |
| 10 | Semih Şahinsimilar↗ | 1. FC Kaiserslautern | 27 | €1.6m | 86 | 79 |
| 11 | Noël Asékosimilar↗ | Hannover 96 | 21 | €12m | 86 | 80 |
| 12 | Markus Karlsbakksimilar↗ | Lillestrøm SK | 26 | €1.5m | 86 | 80 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
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FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Matteo Francesconi?
By Doppel's fit score, Aritz Aldasoro (Real Racing Club) is the closest profile to Matteo Francesconi, with a 79/100 overall match. Zico Buurmeester and Claudio Gomes are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Matteo Francesconi?
Yes. Nordin Bukala (FC Volendam) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 80/100 at roughly €600k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Matteo Francesconi?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Matteo Francesconi's 2025/26 season, then ranks central midfielders across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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