Players like Alessandro Deiola
CM/CDMCagliari · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitAlessandro Deiola's profile ↗
The players most similar to Alessandro Deiola are Gustavo Assunção, Carlo Sickinger, Eric Martel. Doppel rates Gustavo Assunção (AVS - Futebol SAD) a 80/100 overall match — 89/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Adam Carlén scores 76/100 at about €400k. Data as of September 2026.
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Alessandro Deiola is a robust defensive midfielder, excelling in aerial duels and defensive contributions. Despite a Sofascore rating in the bottom 5% of his peers, his impressive metrics in clearances and duels won showcase his reliability in breaking up opposition play. With only 13 games missed in the last three seasons, his durability adds to his value as a steadfast presence in midfield.
Strengths: Aerial duels won, Clearances, Shots. Availability: 13 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Alessandro Deiola
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gustavo Assunçãosimilar↗ | AVS - Futebol SAD | 26 | €800k | 89 | 80 |
| 2 | Carlo Sickingersimilar↗ | SV 07 Elversberg | 29 | €500k | 88 | 76 |
| 3 | Eric Martelsimilar↗ | 1. FC Köln | 24 | €8.2m | 88 | 76 |
| 4 | Adam Carlénsimilar↗ | IFK Göteborg | 26 | €400k | 87 | 76 |
| 5 | Philipp Sandersimilar↗ | Borussia M'gladbach | 28 | €4.2m | 87 | 76 |
| 6 | Sergio Gonzálezsimilar↗ | CD Tenerife | 29 | €600k | 85 | 76 |
| 7 | Novatus Miroshisimilar↗ | Göztepe | 24 | €4.6m | 85 | 78 |
| 8 | Tomy Carbonellsimilar↗ | Real Sociedad B | 21 | €900k | 85 | 78 |
| 9 | Florian Flicksimilar↗ | 1. FC Nürnberg | 26 | €700k | 85 | 76 |
| 10 | Julian Niehuessimilar↗ | 1. FC Kaiserslautern | 25 | €1.6m | 85 | 76 |
| 11 | Roberto Gagliardinisimilar↗ | Monza | 32 | €1.2m | 85 | 76 |
| 12 | Tomáš Součeksimilar↗ | West Ham United | 31 | €9.7m | 84 | 78 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Alessandro Deiola
≈ 100% Alessandro Deiola · medium reliability
≈ 100% Alessandro Deiola · strong: Accurate long balls, Clearances · medium reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Clearances /90, Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% Alessandro Deiola · strong: Clearances, Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Aerial duels won /90, Sofascore rating
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Alessandro Deiola?
By Doppel's fit score, Gustavo Assunção (AVS - Futebol SAD) is the closest profile to Alessandro Deiola, with a 80/100 overall match. Carlo Sickinger and Eric Martel are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Alessandro Deiola?
Yes. Adam Carlén (IFK Göteborg) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 76/100 at roughly €400k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Alessandro Deiola?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Alessandro Deiola'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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