Players like Danilo Cataldi
CM/CDMLazio · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitDanilo Cataldi's profile ↗
The players most similar to Danilo Cataldi are Gianluca Busio, Nicolas Madsen, Mika Baur. Doppel rates Gianluca Busio (Venezia) a 86/100 overall match — 92/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Bruno Henrique scores 83/100 at about €300k. Data as of October 2026.
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Danilo Cataldi is a robust defensive midfielder, excelling in aerial duels and clearances, showcasing his ability to shield the backline effectively. His Sofascore rating places him in the top 43% of his peers, highlighting his solid overall quality in midfield. While he can struggle with duels and dribbling, his reliability in winning headers and making crucial clearances makes him a valuable asset when fit, although his injury history raises concerns about long-term availability.
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Clearances, Touches. Availability: 19 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Danilo Cataldi
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gianluca Busiosimilar↗ | Venezia | 24 | €7.3m | 92 | 86 |
| 2 | Nicolas Madsensimilar↗ | Queens Park Rangers | 26 | €5.2m | 92 | 82 |
| 3 | Mika Baursimilar↗ | SC Paderborn 07 | 22 | €4.7m | 92 | 83 |
| 4 | Bruno Henriquesimilar↗ | Internacional | 37 | €300k | 92 | 83 |
| 5 | Sydie Pecksimilar↗ | Sheffield United | 22 | €15m | 91 | 85 |
| 6 | Enzo Leopoldsimilar↗ | Hannover 96 | 26 | €4.2m | 91 | 82 |
| 7 | Doğucan Haspolatsimilar↗ | KVC Westerlo | 26 | €5.2m | 91 | 83 |
| 8 | Mathis Servaissimilar↗ | KV Mechelen | 22 | €3.8m | 91 | 83 |
| 9 | Neil El Aynaouisimilar↗ | RB Leipzig | 25 | €29m | 91 | 84 |
| 10 | Pepelusimilar↗ | Valencia | 28 | €7.3m | 91 | 84 |
| 11 | Kartal Kayra Yılmazsimilar↗ | Beşiktaş JK | 26 | €2.4m | 90 | 83 |
| 12 | Rolando Mandragorasimilar↗ | Torino | 29 | €8.6m | 90 | 82 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Danilo Cataldi
≈ 100% Danilo Cataldi · strong: Sofascore rating, Aerial duels won % · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Aerial duels won %, Accurate final-third passes /90
≈ 100% Danilo Cataldi · strong: Accurate crosses, Key passes · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Key passes /90, Sofascore rating
≈ 100% Danilo Cataldi · strong: Aerial duels won %, Accurate crosses · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Accurate crosses /90
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to Danilo Cataldi?
Statistically, Gianluca Busio (Venezia) is the closest look-alike to Danilo Cataldi — a 86/100 profile match (92/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
Who is the best replacement for Danilo Cataldi?
By Doppel's fit score, Gianluca Busio (Venezia) is the closest profile to Danilo Cataldi, with a 86/100 overall match. Nicolas Madsen and Mika Baur are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Danilo Cataldi?
Yes. Bruno Henrique (Internacional) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 83/100 at roughly €300k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Danilo Cataldi?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Danilo Cataldi'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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