Players like Cristiano Biraghi
LBTorino · 2024/25 · ranked by tactical + market fitCristiano Biraghi's profile ↗
The players most similar to Cristiano Biraghi are Matt Targett, Ryan Manning, Souffian El Karouani. Doppel rates Matt Targett (Middlesbrough) a 86/100 overall match — 96/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Jeff Hardeveld scores 87/100 at about €400k. Data as of September 2026.
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Cristiano Biraghi is a dynamic attacking left-back, showcasing his elite playmaking ability with pinpoint crosses and incisive final-third passes. His performance ranks him in the top 19% of his positional peers, underlining his quality and influence on the pitch. With 29 appearances this season and only 7 games missed in the last three years, Biraghi is a durable and reliable asset, consistently contributing to his team's offensive play while excelling in creating key scoring opportunities.
Strengths: Accurate crosses, Key passes, Accurate final-third passes. Availability: 7 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Cristiano Biraghi
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Matt Targettsimilar↗ | Middlesbrough | 31 | €2.8m | 96 | 86 |
| 2 | Ryan Manningsimilar↗ | Southampton | 30 | €3.0m | 92 | 87 |
| 3 | Souffian El Karouanisimilar↗ | FC Utrecht | 26 | €14m | 92 | 84 |
| 4 | Joachim Soltvedtsimilar↗ | SK Brann | 31 | €700k | 92 | 85 |
| 5 | Alex Tellessimilar↗ | Botafogo | 34 | €2.9m | 91 | 83 |
| 6 | Jeff Hardeveldsimilar↗ | SC Telstar | 31 | €400k | 91 | 87 |
| 7 | Dean Jamessimilar↗ | Go Ahead Eagles | 26 | €1.6m | 91 | 87 |
| 8 | Tim Handwerkersimilar↗ | Arminia Bielefeld | 28 | €600k | 91 | 87 |
| 9 | Davide Bartesaghisimilar↗ | AC Milan | 21 | €20m | 91 | 85 |
| 10 | Andrea Cambiasosimilar↗ | Juventus | 26 | €21m | 91 | 84 |
| 11 | Leif Davissimilar↗ | Ipswich Town | 27 | €21m | 90 | 83 |
| 12 | Bas Kuiperssimilar↗ | Go Ahead Eagles | 32 | €800k | 90 | 83 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Cristiano Biraghi
≈ 100% Cristiano Biraghi · strong: Key passes, Big chances created · low reliability
Strengths: Key passes /90, Big chances created /90, Accurate final-third passes /90
≈ 100% Cristiano Biraghi · strong: Finishing (npG − npxG, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Sofascore rating, Non-penalty goals /90
≈ 100% Cristiano Biraghi · strong: Accurate crosses, Key passes · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Key passes /90, Sofascore rating
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Cristiano Biraghi?
By Doppel's fit score, Matt Targett (Middlesbrough) is the closest profile to Cristiano Biraghi, with a 86/100 overall match. Ryan Manning and Souffian El Karouani are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Cristiano Biraghi?
Yes. Jeff Hardeveld (SC Telstar) plays a similar left back role and rates 87/100 at roughly €400k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Cristiano Biraghi?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Cristiano Biraghi's 2024/25 season, then ranks left backs across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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