Players like Danilo Cataldi
CM/CDMLazio · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fit
The players most similar to Danilo Cataldi are Joan Jordán, James Ward-Prowse, Pepelu. Doppel rates Joan Jordán (Deportivo Alavés) a 85/100 overall match — 89/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Kevin Sessa scores 81/100 at about €800k. Data as of July 2026.
12 players most similar to Danilo Cataldi
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Joan Jordán | Deportivo Alavés | 30 | €1.0m | 89 | 85 |
| 2 | James Ward-Prowse | West Ham United | 29 | €4.5m | 88 | 84 |
| 3 | Pepelu | Valencia | 25 | €7.3m | 89 | 83 |
| 4 | Hakan Çalhanoğlu | Inter | 29 | €17m | 85 | 82 |
| 5 | Kevin Sessa | 1. FC Heidenheim | 23 | €800k | 81 | 81 |
| 6 | Christian Eriksen | VfL Wolfsburg | 33 | €2.4m | 84 | 81 |
| 7 | Neil El Aynaoui | RC Lens | 23 | €22m | 89 | 81 |
| 8 | Vincent Sierro | Toulouse | 29 | €3.2m | 87 | 81 |
| 9 | Ivan Ilić | Torino | 22 | €6.8m | 85 | 81 |
| 10 | Rémi Oudin | Lecce | 27 | €900k | 87 | 81 |
| 11 | Benjamin Bourigeaud | Stade Rennais | 29 | €4.1m | 83 | 81 |
| 12 | Pablo Martínez | Levante UD | 27 | €3.1m | 87 | 81 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Danilo Cataldi
≈ 100% Danilo Cataldi · strong: Accurate long balls, Accurate crosses · medium reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Accurate crosses /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Danilo Cataldi · strong: Accurate crosses, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Sofascore rating, Key passes /90
≈ 100% Danilo Cataldi · strong: Sofascore rating, Accurate long balls · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Accurate long balls /90, Accurate crosses /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Danilo Cataldi?
By Doppel's fit score, Joan Jordán (Deportivo Alavés) is the closest profile to Danilo Cataldi, with a 85/100 overall match. James Ward-Prowse and Pepelu are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Danilo Cataldi?
Yes. Kevin Sessa (1. FC Heidenheim) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 81/100 at roughly €800k.
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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