Players like Giorgio Cittadini
CBFrosinone · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitGiorgio Cittadini's profile ↗
The players most similar to Giorgio Cittadini are Jeff Chabot, Ahmetcan Kaplan, Unai Núñez. Doppel rates Jeff Chabot (VfB Stuttgart) a 81/100 overall match — 92/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Syb Van Ottele scores 83/100 at about €600k. Data as of October 2026.
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Giorgio Cittadini is an aggressive front-foot defender, excelling in duels and aerial battles, showcasing his dominance with top metrics in tackles and interceptions. While he may not contribute offensively, his elite defensive capabilities make him a standout in high-pressure situations. However, his injury history raises concerns about reliability, having missed significant game time over the past seasons.
Strengths: Duels won, Tackles + interceptions, Aerial duels won. Availability: 37 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Giorgio Cittadini
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jeff Chabotsimilar↗ | VfB Stuttgart | 28 | €16m | 92 | 81 |
| 2 | Ahmetcan Kaplansimilar↗ | NEC Nijmegen | 23 | €6.5m | 90 | 83 |
| 3 | Unai Núñezsimilar↗ | Espanyol | 29 | €3.3m | 90 | 80 |
| 4 | Nicolás Valentinisimilar↗ | Deportivo Alavés | 25 | €3.1m | 89 | 83 |
| 5 | Brayan Medinasimilar↗ | Tondela | 24 | €2.7m | 89 | 84 |
| 6 | Ben Godfreysimilar↗ | Sheffield United | 28 | €4.7m | 89 | 83 |
| 7 | James Tarkowskisimilar↗ | Everton | 34 | €5.2m | 89 | 82 |
| 8 | Syb Van Ottelesimilar↗ | Fortuna Sittard | 24 | €600k | 89 | 83 |
| 9 | Bernardosimilar↗ | TSG Hoffenheim | 31 | €3.7m | 88 | 80 |
| 10 | Kialonda Gasparsimilar↗ | Lecce | 29 | €2.9m | 88 | 80 |
| 11 | Rio Hillensimilar↗ | NAC Breda | 23 | €700k | 88 | 84 |
| 12 | Teo Quinterosimilar↗ | Sparta Rotterdam | 27 | €1.2m | 88 | 82 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Giorgio Cittadini
≈ 100% Giorgio Cittadini · strong: Duels won, Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Duels won /90, Aerial duels won /90, Aerial duels won %
≈ 100% Giorgio Cittadini · strong: Duels won, Successful dribbles · medium reliability
Strengths: Duels won /90, Successful dribbles /90, Possession won in att. third /90
≈ 100% Giorgio Cittadini · strong: Accurate long balls, Duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Duels won /90, Tackles + interceptions /90
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to Giorgio Cittadini?
Statistically, Jeff Chabot (VfB Stuttgart) is the closest look-alike to Giorgio Cittadini — 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 Giorgio Cittadini?
By Doppel's fit score, Jeff Chabot (VfB Stuttgart) is the closest profile to Giorgio Cittadini, with a 81/100 overall match. Ahmetcan Kaplan and Unai Núñez are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Giorgio Cittadini?
Yes. Syb Van Ottele (Fortuna Sittard) plays a similar centre back role and rates 83/100 at roughly €600k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Giorgio Cittadini?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Giorgio Cittadini's 2025/26 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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