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 September 2026.
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Bryan Cristante is a robust central midfielder with a keen ability to dominate aerial duels and dictate play from deep. With a Sofascore rating in the top 19% of his peers, he excels in winning headers and delivering accurate long balls, making him a vital link in both defense and attack. His reliability is underscored by minimal missed games over the last three seasons, showcasing his durability and importance to AS Roma's midfield.
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 | 83 |
| 5 | Enric Llansanasimilar↗ | Go Ahead Eagles | 25 | €2.1m | 92 | 82 |
| 6 | Casemirosimilar↗ | Manchester United | 34 | €5.5m | 91 | 82 |
| 7 | Leon Goretzkasimilar↗ | FC Bayern München | 31 | €11m | 91 | 82 |
| 8 | Alex Scottsimilar↗ | Bournemouth | 23 | €53m | 91 | 81 |
| 9 | Ross Barkleysimilar↗ | Luton Town | 33 | €3.6m | 91 | 82 |
| 10 | Santi Comesañasimilar↗ | Villarreal | 30 | €8.4m | 90 | 81 |
| 11 | Khéphren Thuramsimilar↗ | Juventus | 25 | €36m | 90 | 80 |
| 12 | Pepelusimilar↗ | Valencia | 28 | €7.3m | 90 | 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 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 (Go Ahead Eagles) 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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