Players like Matteo Cichella
CM/CDMFrosinone · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitMatteo Cichella's profile ↗
The players most similar to Matteo Cichella are Elias Kristoffersen Hagen, Niklas Pyyhtiä, Andrea Franzoni. Doppel rates Elias Kristoffersen Hagen (Vålerenga IF) a 82/100 overall match — 93/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Mael Corboz scores 83/100 at about €400k. Data as of September 2026.
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Matteo Cichella is a reliable central midfielder whose durability shines through with zero games missed over the last three seasons. While his Sofascore rating places him in the bottom 12% of his positional peers, he offers consistent presence on the pitch, contributing to both defensive stability and ball distribution. However, his lack of standout strengths in key metrics suggests he may need to develop further to impact games at a higher level.
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 · 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?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Matteo Cichella'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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