Players like Matteo Cichella
CM/CDMFrosinone · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitMatteo Cichella's profile ↗
Matteo Cichella is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for Frosinone in Serie B, having made 36 appearances in the 2025/26 season. Players similar to Cichella include Andrea Franzoni from Virtus Entella, who has a fit score of 85/100, and Niklas Pyyhtiä from Ternana, with a fit score of 81/100. Both players exhibit comparable roles and statistical profiles within the same league.
About Matteo Cichella
Matteo Cichella is a durable central midfielder who provides reliable depth, having missed no games in the last three seasons. However, his Sofascore rating places him in the bottom 16% of his positional peers, highlighting challenges in his game, particularly in duels and ball distribution. While he offers consistency, his lack of standout strengths may limit his impact in more competitive settings.
Availability: no injuries recorded in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Matteo Cichella
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Elias Kristoffersen Hagensimilar↗ | Vålerenga IF | 26 | €600k | 93 | 82 |
| 2 | Niklas Pyyhtiäsimilar↗ | Ternana | 23 | €1.4m | 92 | 81 |
| 3 | Andrea Franzonisimilar↗ | Virtus Entella | 29 | €700k | 92 | 85 |
| 4 | Mael Corbozsimilar↗ | Arminia Bielefeld | 32 | €400k | 92 | 83 |
| 5 | Rafael Bauzàsimilar↗ | Mirandés | 21 | €1.1m | 92 | 82 |
| 6 | Lewis Bakersimilar↗ | Stoke City | 31 | €1.1m | 91 | 81 |
| 7 | Markus Karlsbakksimilar↗ | Lillestrøm SK | 26 | €1.5m | 90 | 82 |
| 8 | Petter Strandsimilar↗ | Vålerenga IF | 32 | €400k | 90 | 81 |
| 9 | Thijs Oostingsimilar↗ | PEC Zwolle | 26 | €900k | 90 | 86 |
| 10 | Jürgen Ekkelenkampsimilar↗ | Royal Antwerp FC | 26 | €10m | 90 | 82 |
| 11 | Pieter Gerkenssimilar↗ | Cercle Brugge | 31 | €700k | 89 | 82 |
| 12 | Isaac Pricesimilar↗ | West Bromwich Albion | 23 | €13m | 89 | 83 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Matteo Cichella
≈ 100% Matteo Cichella · strong: Accurate crosses · medium reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90
≈ 100% Matteo Cichella · medium reliability
≈ 100% Matteo Cichella · strong: Shots, xG + xA · low reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, xG + xA /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Matteo Cichella?
By Doppel's fit score, Elias Kristoffersen Hagen (Vålerenga IF) is the closest profile to Matteo Cichella, with a 82/100 overall match. Niklas Pyyhtiä and Andrea Franzoni are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Matteo Cichella?
Yes. Mael Corboz (Arminia Bielefeld) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 83/100 at roughly €400k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Matteo Cichella?
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