Players like Federico Fazio
CB/RBSalernitana · 2023/24 · ranked by tactical + market fitFederico Fazio's profile ↗
The players most similar to Federico Fazio are Ze Vitor, Michael Keane, Dan Zagadou. Doppel rates Ze Vitor (CD Nacional) a 82/100 overall match — 94/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Leo Greiml scores 81/100 at about €800k. Data as of September 2026.
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Federico Fazio is a robust, aerially dominant centre-back known for his defensive prowess. With an impressive ability to win aerial duels and clearances, he excels in breaking up opposition attacks, ranking in the top 4% for clearances per 90 minutes. While his attacking contributions are limited, his reliability is underscored by missing only 12 games over the past three seasons, showcasing his durability in defense. Despite being in the bottom 40% of his positional peers overall, his defensive skills make him a solid presence in the backline.
Strengths: Aerial duels won, Clearances, Aerial duels won %. Availability: 12 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Federico Fazio
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ze Vitorsimilar↗ | CD Nacional | 25 | €2.4m | 94 | 82 |
| 2 | Michael Keanesimilar↗ | Everton | 33 | €2.8m | 92 | 81 |
| 3 | Dan Zagadousimilar↗ | VfB Stuttgart | 27 | €1.9m | 92 | 83 |
| 4 | Jon Martinsimilar↗ | Real Sociedad | 20 | €24m | 92 | 80 |
| 5 | Felix Uduokhaisimilar↗ | FC Augsburg | 29 | €3.2m | 91 | 80 |
| 6 | Caleb Taylorsimilar↗ | Millwall | 23 | €4.6m | 91 | 85 |
| 7 | Husniddin Aliqulovsimilar↗ | Çaykur Rizespor | 27 | €1.2m | 91 | 80 |
| 8 | Leo Greimlsimilar↗ | NAC Breda | 25 | €800k | 90 | 81 |
| 9 | Danilho Doekhisimilar↗ | 1. FC Union Berlin | 28 | €14m | 90 | 82 |
| 10 | Andrea Tiritiellosimilar↗ | Virtus Entella | 31 | €400k | 89 | 85 |
| 11 | Leo Østigårdsimilar↗ | Genoa | 27 | €14m | 89 | 81 |
| 12 | Kike Salassimilar↗ | Sevilla | 24 | €15m | 89 | 80 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Federico Fazio
≈ 100% Federico Fazio · strong: Shots, Clearances · low reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Clearances /90, Accurate long balls /90
≈ 100% Federico Fazio · strong: Clearances, Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Aerial duels won /90, Duels won /90
≈ 100% Federico Fazio · strong: Aerial duels won %, Touches · medium reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Touches /90, Aerial duels won /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Federico Fazio?
By Doppel's fit score, Ze Vitor (CD Nacional) is the closest profile to Federico Fazio, with a 82/100 overall match. Michael Keane and Dan Zagadou are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Federico Fazio?
Yes. Leo Greiml (NAC Breda) plays a similar centre back role and rates 81/100 at roughly €800k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Federico Fazio?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Federico Fazio's 2023/24 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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