Players like Giovanni Fabbian
CM/CAMParma · 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 October 2026.
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Giovanni Fabbian is a tenacious central midfielder with a knack for winning duels and dominating aerial battles, showcasing his strength in the engine room. Despite a low overall Sofascore rating, his ability to contribute with non-penalty goals and a high volume of shots highlights his potential as a box-to-box engine. With remarkable durability, having missed only two games in three seasons, Fabbian is a reliable presence in the squad, ready to impact matches with his work rate and physicality.
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↗ | SV Werder Bremen | 21 | €1.6m | 91 | 83 |
| 4 | Nick Woltemadesimilar↗ | Juventus | 24 | €59m | 91 | 81 |
| 5 | Thibo Somerssimilar↗ | Royal Antwerp FC | 27 | €2.9m | 91 | 83 |
| 6 | Dany Motasimilar↗ | Monza | 28 | €3.1m | 91 | 83 |
| 7 | Thomas Robinetsimilar↗ | USL Dunkerque | 30 | €800k | 91 | 85 |
| 8 | Fraser Hornbysimilar↗ | Darmstadt 98 | 27 | €4.4m | 90 | 83 |
| 9 | Lucas Beltránsimilar↗ | Valencia | 25 | €8.4m | 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 closest look-alike to Giovanni Fabbian?
Statistically, Cesare Casadei (Torino) is the closest look-alike to Giovanni Fabbian — a 81/100 profile match (92/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
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 (USL Dunkerque) 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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