Players like Riccardo Pagano
CM/CAMBari · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitRiccardo Pagano's profile ↗
The players most similar to Riccardo Pagano are Elias Barsoum, Jon Eceizabarrena, Shiloh 't Zand. Doppel rates Elias Barsoum (Degerfors IF) a 81/100 overall match — 92/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Jon Eceizabarrena scores 80/100 at about €200k. Data as of November 2026.
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Riccardo Pagano is a tenacious ball-winning midfielder with a knack for disrupting opposition play in the attacking third, showcasing elite possession recovery skills. While his overall quality ranks in the bottom 10% of his positional peers, his durability stands out, as he has missed no games in the last three seasons. However, his challenges in dueling and finishing limit his impact in key moments, suggesting he may need to refine his offensive contributions to elevate his game further.
Strengths: Possession won in att. third. Availability: no injuries recorded in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Riccardo Pagano
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Elias Barsoumsimilar↗ | Degerfors IF | 24 | €400k | 92 | 81 |
| 2 | Jon Eceizabarrenasimilar↗ | Real Sociedad B | 21 | €200k | 91 | 80 |
| 3 | Shiloh 't Zandsimilar↗ | Fortuna Sittard | 23 | €300k | 89 | 82 |
| 4 | Anthony Bermontsimilar↗ | Angers | 21 | €1.1m | 89 | 80 |
| 5 | Isa Sakamotosimilar↗ | KVC Westerlo | 23 | €3.8m | 89 | 82 |
| 6 | Jakob Napoleon Romsaassimilar↗ | RC Sporting Charleroi | 22 | €1.1m | 88 | 85 |
| 7 | Dal Varešanovićsimilar↗ | Gençlerbirliği | 25 | €1.3m | 87 | 85 |
| 8 | Marco Richtersimilar↗ | Darmstadt 98 | 29 | €1.6m | 87 | 83 |
| 9 | Oliver Batista Meiersimilar↗ | Preußen Münster | 25 | €1.5m | 87 | 83 |
| 10 | Callum Langsimilar↗ | Preston North End | 28 | €2.6m | 87 | 81 |
| 11 | Zakaria Aboukhlalsimilar↗ | Torino | 26 | €6.5m | 86 | 82 |
| 12 | Gaetano Oristaniosimilar↗ | Parma | 24 | €4.5m | 86 | 81 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Riccardo Pagano
≈ 100% Riccardo Pagano · strong: Possession won in att. third · medium reliability
Strengths: Possession won in att. third /90
≈ 100% Riccardo Pagano · medium reliability
≈ 100% Riccardo Pagano · strong: Shots · medium reliability
Strengths: Shots /90
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to Riccardo Pagano?
Statistically, Elias Barsoum (Degerfors IF) is the closest look-alike to Riccardo Pagano — a 81/100 profile match (92/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
Who is the best replacement for Riccardo Pagano?
By Doppel's fit score, Elias Barsoum (Degerfors IF) is the closest profile to Riccardo Pagano, with a 81/100 overall match. Jon Eceizabarrena and Shiloh 't Zand are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Riccardo Pagano?
Yes. Jon Eceizabarrena (Real Sociedad B) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 80/100 at roughly €200k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Riccardo Pagano?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Riccardo Pagano'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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