Players like Nicolò Rovella
CM/CDMLazio · 2024/25 · ranked by tactical + market fitNicolò Rovella's profile ↗
The players most similar to Nicolò Rovella are Ryan Christie, Adam Wharton, Henrikh Mkhitaryan. Doppel rates Ryan Christie (Bournemouth) a 81/100 overall match — 92/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Henrikh Mkhitaryan scores 82/100 at about €2.9m. Data as of September 2026.
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Nicolò Rovella is a dynamic central midfielder known for his exceptional defensive capabilities and playmaking vision. With a Sofascore rating in the top 14% of his peers, he excels in tackles and interceptions, showcasing his ability to disrupt opposition play while also contributing with accurate long balls. However, his injury history raises concerns about availability, having missed significant time over the last three seasons. Despite this, his skill set makes him a valuable asset in midfield.
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions, Touches, Accurate long balls. Availability: 35 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Nicolò Rovella
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ryan Christiesimilar↗ | Bournemouth | 31 | €8.6m | 92 | 81 |
| 2 | Adam Whartonsimilar↗ | Crystal Palace | 22 | €74m | 91 | 83 |
| 3 | Henrikh Mkhitaryansimilar↗ | Inter | 37 | €2.9m | 91 | 82 |
| 4 | Rocco Reitzsimilar↗ | Borussia M'gladbach | 24 | €22m | 90 | 82 |
| 5 | Tom Bischofsimilar↗ | TSG Hoffenheim | 21 | €39m | 90 | 82 |
| 6 | Santi Comesañasimilar↗ | Villarreal | 30 | €8.4m | 90 | 81 |
| 7 | Maxence Caqueretsimilar↗ | Olympique Lyonnais | 26 | €13m | 90 | 82 |
| 8 | Curtis Jonessimilar↗ | Liverpool FC | 25 | €33m | 90 | 81 |
| 9 | Mikkel Damsgaardsimilar↗ | Brentford | 26 | €29m | 89 | 81 |
| 10 | Niklas Schmidtsimilar↗ | Toulouse | 28 | €1.6m | 89 | 81 |
| 11 | Edu Expósitosimilar↗ | Espanyol | 30 | €4.5m | 89 | 84 |
| 12 | Adem Zorganesimilar↗ | RC Sporting Charleroi | 26 | €13m | 88 | 81 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Nicolò Rovella
≈ 100% Nicolò Rovella · strong: Successful dribbles, Tackles + interceptions · low reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Tackles + interceptions /90, Duels won /90
≈ 100% Nicolò Rovella · strong: Big chances created, Key passes · low reliability
Strengths: Big chances created /90, Key passes /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Nicolò Rovella · strong: Accurate final-third passes, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate final-third passes /90, Sofascore rating, Touches /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Nicolò Rovella?
By Doppel's fit score, Ryan Christie (Bournemouth) is the closest profile to Nicolò Rovella, with a 81/100 overall match. Adam Wharton and Henrikh Mkhitaryan are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Nicolò Rovella?
Yes. Henrikh Mkhitaryan (Inter) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 82/100 at roughly €2.9m.
How does Doppel find players similar to Nicolò Rovella?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Nicolò Rovella's 2024/25 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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