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 October 2026.
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Federico Fazio exemplifies a commanding defensive presence, thriving as a resilient aerial specialist in both centre-back and right-back roles. His elite ability to win aerial duels and consistently clear danger positions him among the top defenders in those metrics, making him a key asset in set-piece situations. Despite a dip in overall quality, his durability is evident, having missed only a handful of games in recent seasons, showcasing reliability in a demanding position.
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 | Caleb Taylorsimilar↗ | Millwall | 23 | €4.6m | 91 | 85 |
| 6 | Husniddin Aliqulovsimilar↗ | Çaykur Rizespor | 27 | €1.2m | 91 | 80 |
| 7 | Leo Greimlsimilar↗ | NAC Breda | 25 | €800k | 90 | 81 |
| 8 | Danilho Doekhisimilar↗ | Lazio | 28 | €14m | 90 | 82 |
| 9 | Andrea Tiritiellosimilar↗ | Virtus Entella | 31 | €400k | 89 | 85 |
| 10 | Leo Østigårdsimilar↗ | Genoa | 27 | €14m | 89 | 81 |
| 11 | Kike Salassimilar↗ | Sevilla | 24 | €15m | 89 | 80 |
| 12 | Keven Schlotterbecksimilar↗ | FC Augsburg | 29 | €5.7m | 88 | 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 closest look-alike to Federico Fazio?
Statistically, Ze Vitor (CD Nacional) is the closest look-alike to Federico Fazio — a 82/100 profile match (94/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
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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