Players like Nicolas Viola
CM/CAMCagliari · 2024/25 · ranked by tactical + market fitNicolas Viola's profile ↗
The players most similar to Nicolas Viola are Cyril Ngonge, Nicolò Zaniolo, Ludovic Blas. Doppel rates Cyril Ngonge (SSC Napoli) a 86/100 overall match — 95/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Kevin Sessa scores 86/100 at about €800k. Data as of September 2026.
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Nicolas Viola is a creative attacking midfielder, adept at orchestrating play and providing key contributions in the final third. With a Sofascore rating in the top 45% of his peers, he excels in delivering accurate crosses and key passes, showcasing his vision and technical prowess. His ability to score from open play further solidifies his attacking threat, while his durability, missing only 11 games in three seasons, highlights his reliability on the pitch.
Strengths: Accurate crosses, Key passes, Shots. Availability: 11 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Nicolas Viola
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cyril Ngongesimilar↗ | SSC Napoli | 26 | €6.8m | 95 | 86 |
| 2 | Nicolò Zaniolosimilar↗ | Udinese | 27 | €14m | 94 | 85 |
| 3 | Ludovic Blassimilar↗ | Stade Rennais | 29 | €9.3m | 93 | 85 |
| 4 | Brajan Grudasimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 22 | €29m | 92 | 86 |
| 5 | Kenan Yıldızsimilar↗ | Juventus | 21 | €72m | 92 | 86 |
| 6 | Christian Pulišićsimilar↗ | AC Milan | 28 | €43m | 92 | 84 |
| 7 | Kevin Sessasimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 26 | €800k | 92 | 86 |
| 8 | Sami Ouaissasimilar↗ | NEC Nijmegen | 22 | €8.2m | 92 | 87 |
| 9 | Charles De Ketelaeresimilar↗ | Atalanta | 25 | €27m | 92 | 84 |
| 10 | Paulo Dybalasimilar↗ | AS Roma | 33 | €5.2m | 92 | 84 |
| 11 | Andrea Colpanisimilar↗ | Monza | 27 | €3.8m | 92 | 85 |
| 12 | Fabian Riedersimilar↗ | FC Augsburg | 24 | €11m | 92 | 84 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Nicolas Viola
≈ 100% Nicolas Viola · strong: Shots, Successful dribbles · medium reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Successful dribbles /90, Non-penalty goals /90
≈ 100% Nicolas Viola · strong: Shots, Possession won in att. third · low reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Possession won in att. third /90, Key passes /90
≈ 100% Nicolas Viola · strong: Successful dribbles, Shots · low reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Shots /90, Sofascore rating
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Nicolas Viola?
By Doppel's fit score, Cyril Ngonge (SSC Napoli) is the closest profile to Nicolas Viola, with a 86/100 overall match. Nicolò Zaniolo and Ludovic Blas are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Nicolas Viola?
Yes. Kevin Sessa (1. FC Heidenheim) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 86/100 at roughly €800k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Nicolas Viola?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Nicolas Viola'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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