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 September 2026.
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Danilo Cataldi is a robust defensive midfielder, excelling in aerial duels and clearances, showcasing a solid ability to disrupt opposition play. Operating in the top 43% of his positional peers, he demonstrates reliability in possession with a high volume of touches and accurate crosses, making him an asset in transitioning play. However, his injury history raises concerns about consistent availability, which could impact his contributions over a full season.
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↗ | RC Lens | 25 | €22m | 91 | 82 |
| 10 | Pepelusimilar↗ | Valencia | 28 | €7.3m | 91 | 84 |
| 11 | Kartal Kayra Yılmazsimilar↗ | Kayserispor | 26 | €2.4m | 90 | 83 |
| 12 | Rolando Mandragorasimilar↗ | Fiorentina | 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 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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