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, Dominik Szoboszlai, Mikkel Damsgaard. Doppel rates Kevin Stöger (VfL Bochum 1848) 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 September 2026.
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Nicolò Fagioli is a creative deep-lying playmaker, expertly orchestrating the midfield with his elite vision and passing range. Ranking in the top 15% of his positional peers, he excels at delivering key passes and accurate long balls, consistently generating goal-scoring opportunities. His durability is a significant asset, having missed only one game in the last three seasons, ensuring he remains a reliable fixture in Fiorentina's lineup.
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↗ | VfL Bochum 1848 | 33 | €1.9m | 95 | 89 |
| 2 | Dominik Szoboszlaisimilar↗ | Liverpool FC | 26 | €91m | 95 | 84 |
| 3 | Mikkel Damsgaardsimilar↗ | Brentford | 26 | €29m | 95 | 85 |
| 4 | Arda Gülersimilar↗ | Real Madrid | 21 | €87m | 94 | 86 |
| 5 | İlkay Gündoğansimilar↗ | FC Barcelona | 36 | €1.9m | 94 | 88 |
| 6 | Nadiem Amirisimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 30 | €16m | 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 | 86 |
| 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: Accurate crosses, Touches · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Touches /90, Accurate final-third passes /90
≈ 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
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Nicolò Fagioli?
By Doppel's fit score, Kevin Stöger (VfL Bochum 1848) is the closest profile to Nicolò Fagioli, with a 89/100 overall match. Dominik Szoboszlai and Mikkel Damsgaard are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Nicolò Fagioli?
Yes. Kevin Stöger (VfL Bochum 1848) 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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