Players like Bryan Cristante
CM/CDMAS Roma · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitBryan Cristante's profile ↗
The players most similar to Bryan Cristante are Jefferson Lerma, Pape Gueye, Corentin Tolisso. Doppel rates Jefferson Lerma (Crystal Palace) a 80/100 overall match — 94/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Enric Llansana scores 82/100 at about €2.1m. Data as of October 2026.
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Bryan Cristante is a robust central midfielder known for his aerial prowess and ball distribution, making him a key defensive anchor for AS Roma. With a Sofascore rating in the top 13% of his positional peers, he excels in winning aerial duels and delivering accurate long balls, showcasing his ability to control the game from deep. His reliability is evident, having missed only 12 games in the last three seasons, underscoring his durability and importance to the team.
Strengths: Aerial duels won, Touches, Accurate long balls. Availability: 12 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Bryan Cristante
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jefferson Lermasimilar↗ | Crystal Palace | 32 | €5.5m | 94 | 80 |
| 2 | Pape Gueyesimilar↗ | Villarreal | 27 | €39m | 94 | 81 |
| 3 | Corentin Tolissosimilar↗ | Olympique Lyonnais | 32 | €11m | 92 | 82 |
| 4 | Édersonsimilar↗ | Atalanta | 27 | €43m | 92 | 81 |
| 5 | Enric Llansanasimilar↗ | RSC Anderlecht | 25 | €2.1m | 92 | 82 |
| 6 | Casemirosimilar↗ | Manchester United | 34 | €5.5m | 91 | 82 |
| 7 | Leon Goretzkasimilar↗ | FC Bayern München | 31 | €11m | 91 | 83 |
| 8 | Alex Scottsimilar↗ | Bournemouth | 23 | €53m | 91 | 81 |
| 9 | Ross Barkleysimilar↗ | Aston Villa | 33 | €3.6m | 91 | 82 |
| 10 | Santi Comesañasimilar↗ | Villarreal | 30 | €8.4m | 90 | 81 |
| 11 | Pepelusimilar↗ | Valencia | 28 | €7.3m | 90 | 84 |
| 12 | Sydie Pecksimilar↗ | Sheffield United | 22 | €15m | 89 | 84 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Bryan Cristante
≈ 100% Bryan Cristante · strong: Aerial duels won, Clearances · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Clearances /90, Aerial duels won %
≈ 100% Bryan Cristante · strong: Shots, Accurate long balls · low reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Accurate long balls /90, Duels won /90
≈ 100% Bryan Cristante · strong: Possession won in att. third, Non-penalty goals · low reliability
Strengths: Possession won in att. third /90, Non-penalty goals /90, Sofascore rating
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to Bryan Cristante?
Statistically, Jefferson Lerma (Crystal Palace) is the closest look-alike to Bryan Cristante — a 80/100 profile match (94/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
Who is the best replacement for Bryan Cristante?
By Doppel's fit score, Jefferson Lerma (Crystal Palace) is the closest profile to Bryan Cristante, with a 80/100 overall match. Pape Gueye and Corentin Tolisso are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Bryan Cristante?
Yes. Enric Llansana (RSC Anderlecht) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 82/100 at roughly €2.1m.
How does Doppel find players similar to Bryan Cristante?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Bryan Cristante'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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