Players like Federico Ceccherini
CB/RB/LBCremonese · 2024/25 · ranked by tactical + market fitFederico Ceccherini's profile ↗
The players most similar to Federico Ceccherini are Malick Thiaw, Anselmo Garcia McNulty, Kacper Potulski. Doppel rates Malick Thiaw (Newcastle United) a 83/100 overall match — 92/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Nicolás Otamendi scores 81/100 at about €1.1m. Data as of October 2026.
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Federico Ceccherini embodies the archetype of a reliable, positional ball-playing centre-back, offering defensive stability and distribution from the back. With a Sofascore rating in the bottom 13% of his peers, he might not stand out as an elite player, but his ability to deliver accurate long balls ranks him in the top 26%, showcasing his capacity to initiate attacks. Notably durable, he has missed only 7 games in the last three seasons, underscoring his reliability on the pitch.
Strengths: Accurate long balls. Availability: 7 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Federico Ceccherini
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Malick Thiawsimilar↗ | Newcastle United | 25 | €41m | 92 | 83 |
| 2 | Anselmo Garcia McNultysimilar↗ | PEC Zwolle | 23 | €1.4m | 89 | 82 |
| 3 | Kacper Potulskisimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 19 | €17m | 89 | 82 |
| 4 | Gabriele Calvanisimilar↗ | Frosinone | 22 | €3.7m | 89 | 81 |
| 5 | Charlie Cresswellsimilar↗ | Stade Rennais | 24 | €24m | 89 | 82 |
| 6 | Daniel Tonolisimilar↗ | Modena | 24 | €3.8m | 89 | 82 |
| 7 | Nicolás Otamendisimilar↗ | Benfica | 38 | €1.1m | 89 | 81 |
| 8 | Abdelhamid Ait Boudlalsimilar↗ | Stade Rennais | 20 | €13m | 89 | 81 |
| 9 | Wagner Leonardosimilar↗ | Grêmio | 27 | €3.3m | 89 | 81 |
| 10 | Federico Gattisimilar↗ | Juventus | 28 | €13m | 88 | 82 |
| 11 | Liam Kitchingsimilar↗ | Coventry City | 27 | €15m | 88 | 83 |
| 12 | Kevin Dikssimilar↗ | Borussia M'gladbach | 30 | €4.8m | 88 | 82 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Federico Ceccherini
≈ 100% Federico Ceccherini · strong: Aerial duels won, Clearances · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Clearances /90, Non-penalty goals /90
≈ 100% Federico Ceccherini · strong: Clearances, Accurate long balls · low reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Accurate long balls /90
≈ 100% Federico Ceccherini · strong: Shots, Clearances · medium reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Clearances /90, Aerial duels won /90
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to Federico Ceccherini?
Statistically, Malick Thiaw (Newcastle United) is the closest look-alike to Federico Ceccherini — a 83/100 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 Federico Ceccherini?
By Doppel's fit score, Malick Thiaw (Newcastle United) is the closest profile to Federico Ceccherini, with a 83/100 overall match. Anselmo Garcia McNulty and Kacper Potulski are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Federico Ceccherini?
Yes. Nicolás Otamendi (Benfica) plays a similar centre back role and rates 81/100 at roughly €1.1m.
How does Doppel find players similar to Federico Ceccherini?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Federico Ceccherini's 2024/25 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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