Players like Simone Canestrelli
CB/RB/LBPisa · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitSimone Canestrelli's profile ↗
The players most similar to Simone Canestrelli are Matthew Pollock, Justin Hubner, Leandro Cabrera. Doppel rates Matthew Pollock (Watford) a 80/100 overall match — 92/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Andrew Hughes scores 80/100 at about €300k. Data as of October 2026.
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Simone Canestrelli is a robust ball-winning centre-back with a knack for dominating aerial duels, showcasing elite defensive metrics in clearances and duels won. His Sofascore rating reflects a solid but not top-tier quality among peers, yet his durability is a standout asset, with no games missed in the last three seasons. While he may not contribute significantly in attack, his defensive prowess makes him a reliable presence at the back.
Strengths: Clearances, Aerial duels won, Duels won. Availability: no injuries recorded in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Simone Canestrelli
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Matthew Pollocksimilar↗ | Watford | 25 | €2.2m | 92 | 80 |
| 2 | Justin Hubnersimilar↗ | Fortuna Sittard | 23 | €1.0m | 91 | 85 |
| 3 | Leandro Cabrerasimilar↗ | Espanyol | 35 | €900k | 91 | 82 |
| 4 | Leo Greimlsimilar↗ | NAC Breda | 25 | €800k | 91 | 80 |
| 5 | Casper Widellsimilar↗ | Excelsior | 23 | €1.5m | 90 | 82 |
| 6 | Danilho Doekhisimilar↗ | Lazio | 28 | €14m | 90 | 81 |
| 7 | Rio Hillensimilar↗ | NAC Breda | 23 | €700k | 89 | 81 |
| 8 | Andrew Hughessimilar↗ | Preston North End | 34 | €300k | 89 | 80 |
| 9 | Charlie Cresswellsimilar↗ | Stade Rennais | 24 | €24m | 89 | 82 |
| 10 | Gabriele Guarinosimilar↗ | Empoli | 22 | €3.6m | 88 | 82 |
| 11 | Konstantinos Koulierakissimilar↗ | VfL Wolfsburg | 23 | €24m | 88 | 82 |
| 12 | Chris Richardssimilar↗ | Crystal Palace | 26 | €25m | 88 | 80 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Simone Canestrelli
≈ 100% Simone Canestrelli · strong: Aerial duels won, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Sofascore rating, Duels won /90
≈ 100% Simone Canestrelli · strong: Clearances, Non-penalty goals · medium reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Non-penalty goals /90, Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% Simone Canestrelli · strong: Clearances, Shots · low reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Shots /90, Aerial duels won /90
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to Simone Canestrelli?
Statistically, Matthew Pollock (Watford) is the closest look-alike to Simone Canestrelli — a 80/100 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 Simone Canestrelli?
By Doppel's fit score, Matthew Pollock (Watford) is the closest profile to Simone Canestrelli, with a 80/100 overall match. Justin Hubner and Leandro Cabrera are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Simone Canestrelli?
Yes. Andrew Hughes (Preston North End) plays a similar centre back role and rates 80/100 at roughly €300k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Simone Canestrelli?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Simone Canestrelli's 2025/26 season, then ranks centre backs across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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