Players like Matteo Piacentini
CBCesena · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitMatteo Piacentini's profile ↗
Matteo Piacentini is a centre-back for Cesena in the Serie B, having made 16 appearances in the 2025/26 season, contributing 1 goal over 997 minutes. Players similar to Piacentini include Adrien Pinot from US Boulogne Côte-d'Opale, who has a fit score of 81/100, and Ethan Amundsen-Day from HamKam, with a fit score of 79/100. Both offer comparable defensive roles and statistical profiles.
About Matteo Piacentini
Matteo Piacentini is a robust aerial specialist centre-back, showcasing his strength in winning duels high above the ground. While he ranks in the bottom tier of his positional peers overall, his ability to contribute offensively, particularly with non-penalty goals, highlights his potential as a threat during set pieces. With just six games missed over the past three seasons, Piacentini proves to be a durable and reliable presence in defense, able to anchor his backline effectively.
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Non-penalty goals. Availability: 6 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Matteo Piacentini
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Adrien Pinotsimilar↗ | US Boulogne Côte-d'Opale | 25 | €500k | 92 | 81 |
| 2 | Ethan Amundsen-Daysimilar↗ | HamKam | 21 | €1.3m | 89 | 79 |
| 3 | Bas Van den Eyndensimilar↗ | KV Mechelen | 24 | €900k | 89 | 79 |
| 4 | Gustavo Martinssimilar↗ | Grêmio | 24 | €4.1m | 89 | 82 |
| 5 | Arda Kızıldağsimilar↗ | Gaziantep FK | 28 | €800k | 89 | 81 |
| 6 | Nehemiah Fernandezsimilar↗ | Nancy | 22 | €1.0m | 87 | 80 |
| 7 | Fredrik Holmésimilar↗ | Fredrikstad FK | 25 | €500k | 86 | 79 |
| 8 | Thomas Kellersimilar↗ | SG Dynamo Dresden | 27 | €1.3m | 86 | 81 |
| 9 | Malcom Bokelesimilar↗ | Göztepe | 26 | €5.4m | 86 | 80 |
| 10 | Matias Antoninisimilar↗ | Catanzaro | 28 | €1.6m | 85 | 79 |
| 11 | Jannis Heuersimilar↗ | Preußen Münster | 27 | €900k | 85 | 81 |
| 12 | Radu Drăguşinsimilar↗ | Genoa | 24 | €15m | 84 | 79 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Matteo Piacentini
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Strengths: Accurate crosses /90
≈ 100% Matteo Piacentini · strong: Non-penalty goals, Finishing (npG − npxG · medium reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Shots /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Matteo Piacentini?
By Doppel's fit score, Adrien Pinot (US Boulogne Côte-d'Opale) is the closest profile to Matteo Piacentini, with a 81/100 overall match. Ethan Amundsen-Day and Bas Van den Eynden are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Matteo Piacentini?
Yes. Adrien Pinot (US Boulogne Côte-d'Opale) plays a similar centre back role and rates 81/100 at roughly €500k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Matteo Piacentini?
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