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, Brayan Medina. Doppel rates Jeff Chabot (1. FC Köln) 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 September 2026.
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Giorgio Cittadini is a robust, aggressive centre-back with a knack for winning duels and intercepting plays, making him a formidable presence in defensive engagements. Despite a Sofascore rating placing him in the bottom 48% of his peers, his elite metrics in duels and tackles showcase his relentless defensive prowess, particularly in aerial battles. However, his injury history raises concerns about reliability, as he has missed a significant number of games in recent 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↗ | 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 · 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.
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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