Players like Cesare Casadei
CM/CDMTorino · 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 October 2026.
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Cesare Casadei is a dynamic box-to-box midfielder with a knack for scoring, evidenced by his impressive goal tally and dominance in duels. Despite currently sitting in the bottom 35% of his positional peers, his top-tier aerial ability and resilience make him a valuable asset in both offensive and defensive phases. With only one game missed in the last three seasons, his durability further enhances his reliability on the pitch.
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↗ | FC Schalke 04 | 26 | €6.5m | 92 | 86 |
| 6 | Jacopo Fazzinisimilar↗ | Cagliari | 23 | €8.2m | 91 | 83 |
| 7 | Noah Naujokssimilar↗ | Excelsior | 24 | €1.4m | 91 | 89 |
| 8 | Nico O'Reillysimilar↗ | Manchester City | 21 | €76m | 90 | 83 |
| 9 | Diego Gómezsimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 23 | €27m | 90 | 83 |
| 10 | Matías Vecinosimilar↗ | No team | 35 | €1.1m | 90 | 82 |
| 11 | Kevin Sessasimilar↗ | Hertha BSC | 26 | €800k | 90 | 86 |
| 12 | Leon Goretzkasimilar↗ | FC Bayern München | 31 | €11m | 89 | 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, Shots · low reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Shots /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /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 closest look-alike to Cesare Casadei?
Statistically, Scott McTominay (SSC Napoli) is the closest look-alike to Cesare Casadei — a 82/100 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 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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