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 October 2026.
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Cristiano Biraghi is a creative attacking left-back, adept at providing width and service from wide areas. With a Sofascore rating in the top 19% of his peers, he excels in accurate crossing and key passes, making him a vital playmaker for Torino. His reliability is reflected in his availability, missing only seven games over the last three seasons, underscoring his durability as a consistent contributor on the flank.
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↗ | Sparta Rotterdam | 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 closest look-alike to Cristiano Biraghi?
Statistically, Matt Targett (Middlesbrough) is the closest look-alike to Cristiano Biraghi — a 86/100 profile match (96/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
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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