Players like Nicolò Casale
CBBologna · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitNicolò Casale's profile ↗
The players most similar to Nicolò Casale are Andrew Hughes, Maximilian Bauer, Leopold Querfeld. Doppel rates Andrew Hughes (Preston North End) a 84/100 overall match — 90/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Andrew Hughes scores 84/100 at about €300k. Data as of September 2026.
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Nicolò Casale is a ball-playing centre-back known for his ability to distribute the ball effectively from the back, as evidenced by his top 23% ranking in accurate long balls. However, his overall performance places him in the bottom 22% of his positional peers, indicating room for improvement. While he's durable enough to feature regularly, his injury history raises concerns about reliability. Casale's strong passing ability makes him a valuable asset in build-up play, but he needs to enhance his defensive contributions to elevate his game further.
Strengths: Touches, Accurate long balls. Availability: 28 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Nicolò Casale
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Andrew Hughessimilar↗ | Preston North End | 34 | €300k | 90 | 84 |
| 2 | Maximilian Bauersimilar↗ | Arminia Bielefeld | 26 | €1.5m | 90 | 85 |
| 3 | Leopold Querfeldsimilar↗ | 1. FC Union Berlin | 23 | €19m | 89 | 85 |
| 4 | Jan Paul van Heckesimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 26 | €49m | 88 | 81 |
| 5 | Justin Hubnersimilar↗ | Fortuna Sittard | 23 | €1.0m | 88 | 86 |
| 6 | Juan Foythsimilar↗ | Villarreal | 28 | €8.6m | 88 | 82 |
| 7 | Edgaras Utkussimilar↗ | Cercle Brugge | 26 | €1.5m | 88 | 84 |
| 8 | Leandro Cabrerasimilar↗ | Espanyol | 35 | €900k | 88 | 82 |
| 9 | Danilho Doekhisimilar↗ | 1. FC Union Berlin | 28 | €14m | 87 | 82 |
| 10 | Jake Coopersimilar↗ | Millwall | 31 | €1.7m | 87 | 84 |
| 11 | Leo Østigårdsimilar↗ | Genoa | 27 | €14m | 87 | 81 |
| 12 | Dean Huijsensimilar↗ | Bournemouth | 21 | €66m | 87 | 82 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Nicolò Casale
≈ 100% Nicolò Casale · strong: Aerial duels won, Accurate crosses · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Accurate crosses /90, Possession won in att. third /90
≈ 100% Nicolò Casale · strong: Aerial duels won, Duels won · medium reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Duels won /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Nicolò Casale · strong: Duels won, Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Duels won /90, Aerial duels won /90, Clearances /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Nicolò Casale?
By Doppel's fit score, Andrew Hughes (Preston North End) is the closest profile to Nicolò Casale, with a 84/100 overall match. Maximilian Bauer and Leopold Querfeld are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Nicolò Casale?
Yes. Andrew Hughes (Preston North End) plays a similar centre back role and rates 84/100 at roughly €300k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Nicolò Casale?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Nicolò Casale's 2025/26 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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