Players like Pizzi
CAM/CMEstoril Praia · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitPizzi's profile ↗
Pizzi is an attacking midfielder/central midfielder for Estoril Praia in the Primeira Liga. In the 2025/26 season, he made 23 appearances, contributing 5 assists over 656 minutes of play. Players similar to Pizzi include Ganso from Fluminense with a fit score of 79/100, and Joe Rothwell from Leeds United, also with a fit score of 79/100, both offering comparable roles and statistical profiles.
About Pizzi
Pizzi is a creative attacking midfielder known for his precision in the final third and playmaking ability. Ranking in the top 4% for accurate final-third passes and 5% for possession won in the attacking third, he excels at generating key opportunities for teammates. Despite being in the bottom 35% overall, his experience and vision remain invaluable, though his defensive contributions and finishing could use improvement. With only a few games missed this season, he’s a reliable presence in the squad.
Strengths: Accurate final-third passes, Possession won in att. third, Key passes.
12 players most similar to Pizzi
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gansosimilar↗ | Fluminense | 37 | €300k | 90 | 79 |
| 2 | Joe Rothwellsimilar↗ | Leeds United | 31 | €600k | 90 | 79 |
| 3 | Josuésimilar↗ | Coritiba | 36 | €400k | 90 | 80 |
| 4 | Jakub Kałuzińskisimilar↗ | Antalyaspor | 24 | €2.3m | 89 | 78 |
| 5 | Simone Pontissosimilar↗ | Catanzaro | 29 | €1.1m | 88 | 79 |
| 6 | Görkem Sağlamsimilar↗ | Hatayspor | 28 | €800k | 87 | 82 |
| 7 | Giacomo Calòsimilar↗ | Frosinone | 29 | €2.3m | 87 | 81 |
| 8 | Shaylonsimilar↗ | Atlético Goianiense | 29 | €1.0m | 86 | 81 |
| 9 | Alexandru Maximsimilar↗ | Gaziantep FK | 36 | €300k | 85 | 81 |
| 10 | Hugo Félixsimilar↗ | Tondela | 22 | €800k | 84 | 78 |
| 11 | Kike Pérezsimilar↗ | Venezia | 29 | €2.3m | 84 | 78 |
| 12 | Will Smallbonesimilar↗ | Southampton | 26 | €3.4m | 84 | 79 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Pizzi
≈ 100% Pizzi · strong: Key passes, Accurate final-third passes · low reliability
Strengths: Key passes /90, Accurate final-third passes /90, Sofascore rating
≈ 100% Pizzi · strong: Accurate crosses, Key passes · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Key passes /90, Accurate final-third passes /90
≈ 100% Pizzi · strong: Accurate crosses, Big chances created · medium reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Big chances created /90, Key passes /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Pizzi?
By Doppel's fit score, Ganso (Fluminense) is the closest profile to Pizzi, with a 79/100 overall match. Joe Rothwell and Josué are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Pizzi?
Yes. Ganso (Fluminense) plays a similar attacking midfielder role and rates 79/100 at roughly €300k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Pizzi?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Pizzi's 2025/26 season, then ranks attacking midfielders across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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