Players like Sebastien De Maio
CB/RBMantova · 2024/25 · ranked by tactical + market fitSebastien De Maio's profile ↗
The players most similar to Sebastien De Maio are Ilario Monterisi, Robin Hranáč, Iker Recio. Doppel rates Ilario Monterisi (Frosinone) a 80/100 overall match — 91/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Iker Recio scores 79/100 at about €800k. Data as of July 2026.
About Sebastien De Maio
Sebastien De Maio is a seasoned defensive stalwart, excelling as a positional centre-back known for his aerial prowess and ability to clear danger. Though his Sofascore rating places him in the bottom 15% of his peers, his top-tier metrics in aerial duels and clearances showcase his reliability in the air and defensive resilience. At 39, he remains durable, missing only six games in the last three seasons, making him a dependable presence in the backline, even if he lacks in tackling and interceptions.
Strengths: Aerial duels won, Clearances. Availability: 6 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Sebastien De Maio
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ilario Monterisisimilar↗ | Frosinone | 25 | €2.7m | 91 | 80 |
| 2 | Robin Hranáčsimilar↗ | TSG Hoffenheim | 26 | €11m | 90 | 80 |
| 3 | Iker Reciosimilar↗ | Cádiz | 25 | €800k | 90 | 79 |
| 4 | Simon Gravessimilar↗ | PEC Zwolle | 27 | €1.4m | 89 | 80 |
| 5 | David Torressimilar↗ | Real Valladolid | 23 | €2.1m | 89 | 78 |
| 6 | Bojan Kovačevićsimilar↗ | Cádiz | 22 | €1.0m | 89 | 79 |
| 7 | Jorge Cabellosimilar↗ | Mirandés | 22 | €900k | 89 | 79 |
| 8 | Kazunari Kitasimilar↗ | Real Sociedad B | 21 | €1.8m | 88 | 79 |
| 9 | Casper Widellsimilar↗ | Excelsior | 23 | €1.5m | 88 | 82 |
| 10 | Iker Cordobasimilar↗ | Mirandés | 21 | €500k | 87 | 79 |
| 11 | David Lópezsimilar↗ | Burgos Club de Fútbol | 23 | €1.3m | 87 | 78 |
| 12 | Henrik Sælebakke Falchenersimilar↗ | Viking FK | 23 | €6.4m | 86 | 79 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Sebastien De Maio
≈ 100% Sebastien De Maio · low reliability
≈ 100% Sebastien De Maio · strong: Aerial duels won, Clearances · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Clearances /90, Duels won /90
≈ 100% Sebastien De Maio · low reliability
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Sebastien De Maio?
By Doppel's fit score, Ilario Monterisi (Frosinone) is the closest profile to Sebastien De Maio, with a 80/100 overall match. Robin Hranáč and Iker Recio are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Sebastien De Maio?
Yes. Iker Recio (Cádiz) plays a similar centre back role and rates 79/100 at roughly €800k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Sebastien De Maio?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Sebastien De Maio's 2024/25 season, then ranks centre backs across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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