Players like Giovanni Fabbian
CM/CAMFiorentina · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitGiovanni Fabbian's profile ↗
The players most similar to Giovanni Fabbian are Cesare Casadei, Noah Naujoks, Dariusz Stalmach. Doppel rates Cesare Casadei (Torino) a 81/100 overall match — 92/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Thomas Robinet scores 85/100 at about €800k. Data as of September 2026.
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Giovanni Fabbian is a tenacious central midfielder with a strong aerial presence and impressive dueling ability, making him a formidable force in both defensive and attacking phases. Despite a lower overall rating, his durability is a significant asset, having missed only two games in three seasons. While he may not excel in playmaking, his knack for scoring non-penalty goals and winning duels highlights his potential as a gritty, box-to-box engine who can contribute effectively when needed.
Strengths: Aerial duels won, Duels won, Shots. Availability: 2 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Giovanni Fabbian
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cesare Casadeisimilar↗ | Torino | 23 | €16m | 92 | 81 |
| 2 | Noah Naujokssimilar↗ | Excelsior | 24 | €1.4m | 91 | 88 |
| 3 | Dariusz Stalmachsimilar↗ | 1. FC Magdeburg | 21 | €1.6m | 91 | 83 |
| 4 | Nick Woltemadesimilar↗ | Newcastle United | 24 | €59m | 91 | 81 |
| 5 | Kuryu Matsukisimilar↗ | Southampton | 23 | €2.8m | 91 | 81 |
| 6 | Dany Motasimilar↗ | Monza | 28 | €3.1m | 91 | 83 |
| 7 | Thibo Somerssimilar↗ | Cercle Brugge | 27 | €2.9m | 91 | 83 |
| 8 | Thomas Robinetsimilar↗ | Almere City FC | 30 | €800k | 91 | 85 |
| 9 | Fraser Hornbysimilar↗ | Darmstadt 98 | 27 | €4.4m | 90 | 83 |
| 10 | Christoph Baumgartnersimilar↗ | RB Leipzig | 27 | €42m | 89 | 83 |
| 11 | Frederik Schmahlsimilar↗ | SV 07 Elversberg | 24 | €800k | 89 | 82 |
| 12 | João Pedrosimilar↗ | Chelsea | 25 | €74m | 88 | 81 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Giovanni Fabbian
≈ 100% Giovanni Fabbian · strong: Aerial duels won, Duels won · medium reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Duels won /90, Aerial duels won %
≈ 100% Giovanni Fabbian · strong: Non-penalty goals, Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Aerial duels won /90, Shots /90
≈ 100% Giovanni Fabbian · strong: Tackles + interceptions, Big chances created · medium reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90, Big chances created /90, Duels won /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Giovanni Fabbian?
By Doppel's fit score, Cesare Casadei (Torino) is the closest profile to Giovanni Fabbian, with a 81/100 overall match. Noah Naujoks and Dariusz Stalmach are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Giovanni Fabbian?
Yes. Thomas Robinet (Almere City FC) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 85/100 at roughly €800k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Giovanni Fabbian?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Giovanni Fabbian'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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