Players like Cesare Casadei
CM/CDMLeicester City · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitCesare Casadei's profile ↗
The players most similar to Cesare Casadei are Scott McTominay, Jens Stage, Nikolas Nartey. Doppel rates Scott McTominay (SSC Napoli) a 82/100 overall match — 95/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Noah Naujoks scores 89/100 at about €1.4m. Data as of September 2026.
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Cesare Casadei is a robust defensive midfielder with a knack for dominating aerial duels and winning challenges, making him a formidable presence in the heart of the pitch. Despite his Sofascore rating placing him in the bottom 44% of his peers, his ability to score from midfield—highlighted by his impressive non-penalty goals per 90—sets him apart. With exceptional durability, having missed only one game in three seasons, he offers reliability and resilience to any squad.
Strengths: Aerial duels won, Duels won, Non-penalty goals. Availability: 1 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Cesare Casadei
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Scott McTominaysimilar↗ | SSC Napoli | 30 | €38m | 95 | 82 |
| 2 | Jens Stagesimilar↗ | SV Werder Bremen | 30 | €14m | 95 | 85 |
| 3 | Nikolas Narteysimilar↗ | VfB Stuttgart | 26 | €10m | 93 | 83 |
| 4 | Johan Manzambisimilar↗ | SC Freiburg | 21 | €54m | 92 | 84 |
| 5 | Eric Ebimbesimilar↗ | Eintracht Frankfurt | 26 | €6.5m | 92 | 87 |
| 6 | Jacopo Fazzinisimilar↗ | Empoli | 23 | €8.2m | 91 | 83 |
| 7 | Noah Naujokssimilar↗ | Excelsior | 24 | €1.4m | 91 | 89 |
| 8 | Kai Havertzsimilar↗ | Arsenal | 27 | €53m | 90 | 83 |
| 9 | Rolando Mandragorasimilar↗ | Fiorentina | 29 | €8.6m | 90 | 82 |
| 10 | Nico O'Reillysimilar↗ | Manchester City | 21 | €76m | 90 | 83 |
| 11 | Diego Gómezsimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 23 | €27m | 90 | 83 |
| 12 | Matías Vecinosimilar↗ | Lazio | 35 | €1.1m | 90 | 82 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Cesare Casadei
≈ 100% Cesare Casadei · strong: Non-penalty goals, Finishing (npG − npxG · low reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Shots /90
≈ 100% Cesare Casadei · strong: Non-penalty goals, Finishing (npG − npxG · low reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% Cesare Casadei · strong: Aerial duels won, Non-penalty goals · medium reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Non-penalty goals /90, Big chances created /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Cesare Casadei?
By Doppel's fit score, Scott McTominay (SSC Napoli) is the closest profile to Cesare Casadei, with a 82/100 overall match. Jens Stage and Nikolas Nartey are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Cesare Casadei?
Yes. Noah Naujoks (Excelsior) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 89/100 at roughly €1.4m.
How does Doppel find players similar to Cesare Casadei?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Cesare Casadei'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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