Players like Niccolo Squizzato
CM/CDMVirtus Entella · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitNiccolo Squizzato's profile ↗
The players most similar to Niccolo Squizzato are Rodrigo Alonso, Silas Gnaka, Alejandro Meléndez. Doppel rates Rodrigo Alonso (Villarreal B U23) a 79/100 overall match — 91/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Alejandro Meléndez scores 79/100 at about €400k. Data as of July 2026.
About Niccolo Squizzato
Niccolo Squizzato is a reliable defensive midfielder, showcasing a strong ability to disrupt opposition plays with his impressive clearance stats. Despite being in the bottom 45% of his positional peers overall, his durability stands out, having missed only one game in the last three seasons. While he may not contribute significantly to the attack, his defensive prowess makes him a solid asset in breaking up play and providing stability in the midfield.
Strengths: Clearances. Availability: 1 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Niccolo Squizzato
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rodrigo Alonsosimilar↗ | Villarreal B U23 | 23 | €1.8m | 91 | 79 |
| 2 | Silas Gnakasimilar↗ | 1. FC Magdeburg | 28 | €900k | 91 | 78 |
| 3 | Alejandro Meléndezsimilar↗ | Albacete Balompié | 27 | €400k | 91 | 79 |
| 4 | Calvin Twigtsimilar↗ | FC Volendam | 23 | €700k | 90 | 79 |
| 5 | Santiago Castañedasimilar↗ | SC Paderborn 07 | 22 | €5.2m | 89 | 79 |
| 6 | Alessandro Romanosimilar↗ | Spezia | 20 | €1.9m | 88 | 78 |
| 7 | George Thomasonsimilar↗ | Wrexham | 24 | €2.4m | 88 | 79 |
| 8 | Thomas Claessimilar↗ | SV Zulte Waregem | 22 | €1.5m | 87 | 79 |
| 9 | Beñat Gerenabarrenasimilar↗ | CD Castellón | 23 | €1.0m | 86 | 79 |
| 10 | Joris van Overeemsimilar↗ | SC Heerenveen | 32 | €900k | 86 | 78 |
| 11 | Julian Baassimilar↗ | Excelsior | 24 | €800k | 86 | 78 |
| 12 | Mika Baursimilar↗ | SC Paderborn 07 | 22 | €4.7m | 84 | 79 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
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FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Niccolo Squizzato?
By Doppel's fit score, Rodrigo Alonso (Villarreal B U23) is the closest profile to Niccolo Squizzato, with a 79/100 overall match. Silas Gnaka and Alejandro Meléndez are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Niccolo Squizzato?
Yes. Alejandro Meléndez (Albacete Balompié) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 79/100 at roughly €400k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Niccolo Squizzato?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Niccolo Squizzato'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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