Players like Riccardo Pagano
CM/CAMBari · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitRiccardo Pagano's profile ↗
Riccardo Pagano is a central midfielder/attacking midfielder for Bari in Serie B, with 22 appearances and 1 assist in the 2025/26 season. Players similar to Pagano include Elias Barsoum from Degerfors IF, who has a fit score of 81/100, and Jon Eceizabarrena from Real Sociedad B, with a fit score of 80/100. Additionally, Isa Sakamoto from KVC Westerlo and Jakob Napoleon Romsaas from RC Sporting Charleroi also share comparable roles and profiles.
About Riccardo Pagano
Riccardo Pagano is a possession-focused central midfielder, excelling in winning the ball in the attacking third, making him a valuable asset for pressing play. Despite his overall Sofascore rating placing him in the bottom 3% of his peers, his durability is a standout trait, having missed no games over the last three seasons. While he may struggle in duels and finishing, his ability to regain possession in key areas highlights his potential to impact the game positively.
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 | Isa Sakamotosimilar↗ | KVC Westerlo | 23 | €3.8m | 89 | 82 |
| 4 | Jakob Napoleon Romsaassimilar↗ | RC Sporting Charleroi | 22 | €1.1m | 88 | 85 |
| 5 | Dal Varešanovićsimilar↗ | Çaykur Rizespor | 25 | €1.3m | 87 | 85 |
| 6 | Marco Richtersimilar↗ | Darmstadt 98 | 29 | €1.6m | 87 | 83 |
| 7 | Oliver Batista Meiersimilar↗ | Preußen Münster | 25 | €1.5m | 87 | 83 |
| 8 | Callum Langsimilar↗ | Portsmouth | 28 | €2.6m | 87 | 81 |
| 9 | Zakaria Aboukhlalsimilar↗ | Toulouse | 26 | €6.5m | 86 | 82 |
| 10 | Gaetano Oristaniosimilar↗ | Venezia | 24 | €4.5m | 86 | 81 |
| 11 | Francesco Ruoccosimilar↗ | Mantova | 25 | €1.2m | 86 | 81 |
| 12 | Ryoya Morishitasimilar↗ | Blackburn Rovers | 29 | €2.1m | 86 | 80 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, 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: Successful dribbles, Possession won in att. third · low reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Possession won in att. third /90
FAQ
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 Isa Sakamoto 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?
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