Players like Nicolò Fagioli
CM/CDMFiorentina · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitNicolò Fagioli's profile ↗
The players most similar to Nicolò Fagioli are Kevin Stöger, Mikkel Damsgaard, Arda Güler. Doppel rates Kevin Stöger (Borussia M'gladbach) a 89/100 overall match — 95/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Kevin Stöger scores 89/100 at about €1.9m. Data as of October 2026.
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Nicolò Fagioli is a dynamic deep-lying playmaker, showcasing exceptional vision and creativity in midfield. With a Sofascore rating in the top 8% of his peers, he excels at key passes and accurate long balls, consistently orchestrating attacks and creating big chances. His durability is impressive, having missed only one game in the last three seasons, making him a reliable asset for any team. While aerial duels aren't his forte, his playmaking prowess more than compensates for it.
Strengths: Key passes, Accurate long balls, Big chances created. Availability: 1 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Nicolò Fagioli
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kevin Stögersimilar↗ | Borussia M'gladbach | 33 | €1.9m | 95 | 89 |
| 2 | Mikkel Damsgaardsimilar↗ | Brentford | 26 | €29m | 95 | 85 |
| 3 | Arda Gülersimilar↗ | Real Madrid | 21 | €87m | 95 | 86 |
| 4 | İlkay Gündoğansimilar↗ | Galatasaray | 36 | €1.9m | 94 | 88 |
| 5 | Nadiem Amirisimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 30 | €16m | 94 | 86 |
| 6 | Harvey Elliottsimilar↗ | Valencia | 23 | €21m | 94 | 86 |
| 7 | Pascal Großsimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 35 | €2.3m | 94 | 87 |
| 8 | Kike Pérezsimilar↗ | Venezia | 29 | €2.3m | 94 | 86 |
| 9 | Tiago Silvasimilar↗ | Vitória SC | 33 | €2.3m | 94 | 85 |
| 10 | Mathias Jensensimilar↗ | Brentford | 30 | €10m | 94 | 86 |
| 11 | Joey Veermansimilar↗ | PSV Eindhoven | 28 | €26m | 94 | 85 |
| 12 | Valentín Barcosimilar↗ | RC Strasbourg | 22 | €44m | 94 | 85 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Nicolò Fagioli
≈ 100% Nicolò Fagioli · strong: Key passes, Accurate crosses · low reliability
Strengths: Key passes /90, Accurate crosses /90, Sofascore rating
≈ 100% Nicolò Fagioli · strong: Possession won in att. third, Big chances created · low reliability
Strengths: Possession won in att. third /90, Big chances created /90, Successful dribbles /90
≈ 100% Nicolò Fagioli · strong: Key passes, Big chances created · medium reliability
Strengths: Key passes /90, Big chances created /90, Accurate final-third passes /90
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to Nicolò Fagioli?
Statistically, Kevin Stöger (Borussia M'gladbach) is the closest look-alike to Nicolò Fagioli — a 89/100 profile match (95/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
Who is the best replacement for Nicolò Fagioli?
By Doppel's fit score, Kevin Stöger (Borussia M'gladbach) is the closest profile to Nicolò Fagioli, with a 89/100 overall match. Mikkel Damsgaard and Arda Güler are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Nicolò Fagioli?
Yes. Kevin Stöger (Borussia M'gladbach) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 89/100 at roughly €1.9m.
How does Doppel find players similar to Nicolò Fagioli?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Nicolò Fagioli'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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