Players like Giorgio Cittadini
CBFrosinone · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitGiorgio Cittadini's profile ↗
Giorgio Cittadini is a centre-back for Frosinone in the Italian Serie B, with 25 appearances and 1234 minutes played in the 2025/26 season. Players similar to Cittadini include Jeff Chabot from 1. FC Köln, who has a fit score of 81/100, and Ahmetcan Kaplan of NEC Nijmegen, with a fit score of 83/100. Other comparable players are Brayan Medina from Tondela and Nicolás Valentini of Hellas Verona, both with fit scores of 84/100 and 83/100, respectively.
About Giorgio Cittadini
Giorgio Cittadini is a tenacious, aggressive centre-back with a strong focus on defensive duels and intercepting plays. His elite stats in duels won and tackles demonstrate his ability to dominate opponents, while his aerial prowess further solidifies his defensive credentials. Although he's struggled with injuries, making him less reliable in terms of availability, Cittadini's defensive skill set makes him a valuable asset when on the pitch.
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↗ | 1. FC Köln | 28 | €16m | 92 | 81 |
| 2 | Ahmetcan Kaplansimilar↗ | NEC Nijmegen | 23 | €6.5m | 90 | 83 |
| 3 | Brayan Medinasimilar↗ | Tondela | 24 | €2.7m | 89 | 84 |
| 4 | Nicolás Valentinisimilar↗ | Hellas Verona | 25 | €3.1m | 89 | 83 |
| 5 | Davinson Sánchezsimilar↗ | Galatasaray | 30 | €17m | 89 | 80 |
| 6 | Ben Godfreysimilar↗ | Everton | 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↗ | VfL Bochum 1848 | 31 | €3.7m | 88 | 80 |
| 10 | Kialonda Gasparsimilar↗ | CF Estrela Amadora | 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 · data: Sofascore, 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: xG + xA, Clearances · medium reliability
Strengths: xG + xA /90, Clearances /90, Duels won /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Giorgio Cittadini?
By Doppel's fit score, Jeff Chabot (1. FC Köln) is the closest profile to Giorgio Cittadini, with a 81/100 overall match. Ahmetcan Kaplan and Brayan Medina 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.
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