Players like Matteo Pessina
CM/CDMMonza · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitMatteo Pessina's profile ↗
The players most similar to Matteo Pessina are Stefano Russo, Aleksandar Stanković, Nicolas Madsen. Doppel rates Stefano Russo (Arminia Bielefeld) a 79/100 overall match — 94/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Stefano Russo scores 79/100 at about €1.3m. Data as of October 2026.
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Matteo Pessina is a composed ball-playing midfielder, excelling in linking play and orchestrating attacks from the heart of the pitch. With a Sofascore rating in the top 17% of his peers, he showcases remarkable touch and precision, highlighted by his top 10% ranking for accurate final-third passes. While injuries have limited his availability, his ability to consistently impact games with 6 goals and 3 assists this season underlines his importance to Monza's midfield.
Strengths: Touches, Accurate final-third passes, Sofascore rating. Availability: 25 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Matteo Pessina
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Stefano Russosimilar↗ | Arminia Bielefeld | 26 | €1.3m | 94 | 79 |
| 2 | Aleksandar Stankovićsimilar↗ | Club Brugge KV | 21 | €31m | 91 | 81 |
| 3 | Nicolas Madsensimilar↗ | Queens Park Rangers | 26 | €5.2m | 90 | 80 |
| 4 | Davy Klaassensimilar↗ | AFC Ajax | 33 | €2.1m | 89 | 80 |
| 5 | Gianluca Busiosimilar↗ | Venezia | 24 | €7.3m | 89 | 84 |
| 6 | Rolando Mandragorasimilar↗ | Torino | 29 | €8.6m | 88 | 81 |
| 7 | Mika Baursimilar↗ | SC Paderborn 07 | 22 | €4.7m | 88 | 81 |
| 8 | Neil El Aynaouisimilar↗ | RB Leipzig | 25 | €29m | 87 | 82 |
| 9 | Lewis Fergusonsimilar↗ | Bologna | 27 | €13m | 87 | 81 |
| 10 | Pepelusimilar↗ | Valencia | 28 | €7.3m | 87 | 82 |
| 11 | Filippo Ranocchiasimilar↗ | Palermo | 25 | €3.9m | 87 | 79 |
| 12 | Sydie Pecksimilar↗ | Sheffield United | 22 | €15m | 86 | 82 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Matteo Pessina
≈ 100% Matteo Pessina · strong: Clearances, Aerial duels won % · low reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Aerial duels won %, Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% Matteo Pessina · strong: Clearances, Shots · low reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Shots /90, Accurate long balls /90
≈ 100% Matteo Pessina · strong: Accurate crosses, Key passes · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Key passes /90, Sofascore rating
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to Matteo Pessina?
Statistically, Stefano Russo (Arminia Bielefeld) is the closest look-alike to Matteo Pessina — a 79/100 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 Matteo Pessina?
By Doppel's fit score, Stefano Russo (Arminia Bielefeld) is the closest profile to Matteo Pessina, with a 79/100 overall match. Aleksandar Stanković and Nicolas Madsen are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Matteo Pessina?
Yes. Stefano Russo (Arminia Bielefeld) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 79/100 at roughly €1.3m.
How does Doppel find players similar to Matteo Pessina?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Matteo Pessina'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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