Players like Simone Romagnoli
CBEmpoli · 2024/25 · ranked by tactical + market fitSimone Romagnoli's profile ↗
The players most similar to Simone Romagnoli are Miguel Barbieri, Christian Burgess, Adil Demirbağ. Doppel rates Miguel Barbieri (Deportivo Riestra) a 81/100 overall match — 93/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Miguel Barbieri scores 81/100 at about €400k. Data as of October 2026.
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Simone Romagnoli is a classic aggressive front-foot centre-back, excelling in aerial duels and defensive challenges, where he ranks in the top 5% and 20% of his peers, respectively. His ability to clear threats and regain possession in advanced areas showcases his defensive prowess, even if his distribution leaves something to be desired. However, his injury history raises concerns about reliability, having missed a significant number of games in recent seasons.
Strengths: Aerial duels won, Duels won, Clearances. Availability: 30 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Simone Romagnoli
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Miguel Barbierisimilar↗ | Deportivo Riestra | 33 | €400k | 93 | 81 |
| 2 | Christian Burgesssimilar↗ | Royale Union Saint-Gilloise | 35 | €1.9m | 91 | 81 |
| 3 | Adil Demirbağsimilar↗ | Konyaspor | 29 | €3.3m | 91 | 83 |
| 4 | Mattia Banisimilar↗ | Palermo | 33 | €1.3m | 91 | 85 |
| 5 | Ze Vitorsimilar↗ | CD Nacional | 25 | €2.4m | 90 | 82 |
| 6 | Gustavo Henriquesimilar↗ | Real Valladolid | 33 | €600k | 89 | 82 |
| 7 | Andrea Tiritiellosimilar↗ | Virtus Entella | 31 | €400k | 89 | 86 |
| 8 | Yerry Minasimilar↗ | Cagliari | 32 | €2.3m | 88 | 80 |
| 9 | Dan Zagadousimilar↗ | VfB Stuttgart | 27 | €1.9m | 88 | 83 |
| 10 | Paulo Oliveirasimilar↗ | Sporting Braga | 34 | €400k | 88 | 80 |
| 11 | Caleb Taylorsimilar↗ | Millwall | 23 | €4.6m | 88 | 85 |
| 12 | Tiago Gabrielsimilar↗ | Lecce | 22 | €15m | 88 | 84 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Simone Romagnoli
≈ 100% Simone Romagnoli · strong: Clearances, Aerial duels won · medium reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Aerial duels won /90, Aerial duels won %
≈ 100% Simone Romagnoli · strong: Accurate long balls, Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Aerial duels won /90, Sofascore rating
≈ 100% Simone Romagnoli · strong: Aerial duels won, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Sofascore rating, Shots /90
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to Simone Romagnoli?
Statistically, Miguel Barbieri (Deportivo Riestra) is the closest look-alike to Simone Romagnoli — a 81/100 profile match (93/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
Who is the best replacement for Simone Romagnoli?
By Doppel's fit score, Miguel Barbieri (Deportivo Riestra) is the closest profile to Simone Romagnoli, with a 81/100 overall match. Christian Burgess and Adil Demirbağ are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Simone Romagnoli?
Yes. Miguel Barbieri (Deportivo Riestra) plays a similar centre back role and rates 81/100 at roughly €400k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Simone Romagnoli?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Simone Romagnoli's 2024/25 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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