Players like Cicero
CM/CDMTondela · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitCicero's profile ↗
The players most similar to Cicero are Tomáš Souček, Noah Naujoks, Novatus Miroshi. Doppel rates Tomáš Souček (West Ham United) a 78/100 overall match — 85/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Chandrel Massanga scores 76/100 at about €500k. Data as of July 2026.
12 players most similar to Cicero
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tomáš Součeksimilar↗ | West Ham United | 31 | €9.7m | 85 | 78 |
| 2 | Noah Naujokssimilar↗ | Excelsior | 24 | €1.4m | 72 | 77 |
| 3 | Novatus Miroshisimilar↗ | Göztepe | 24 | €4.6m | 84 | 77 |
| 4 | Enric Llansanasimilar↗ | Go Ahead Eagles | 25 | €2.1m | 85 | 76 |
| 5 | Chandrel Massangasimilar↗ | Hatayspor | 27 | €500k | 91 | 76 |
| 6 | Lennard Hartjessimilar↗ | Excelsior | 23 | €800k | 91 | 76 |
| 7 | Jan Schöppnersimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 27 | €3.2m | 83 | 76 |
| 8 | Philipp Sandersimilar↗ | Borussia M'gladbach | 28 | €4.2m | 88 | 75 |
| 9 | Gonzalo Escalantesimilar↗ | Cádiz | 33 | €400k | 85 | 75 |
| 10 | Eric Martelsimilar↗ | 1. FC Köln | 24 | €8.2m | 91 | 75 |
| 11 | Yannick Engelhardtsimilar↗ | Borussia M'gladbach | 25 | €6.5m | 91 | 75 |
| 12 | Darko Nejašmićsimilar↗ | NEC Nijmegen | 27 | €4.1m | 84 | 75 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Cicero
≈ 100% Cicero · strong: Aerial duels won, Clearances · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Clearances /90, Non-penalty goals /90
≈ 100% Cicero · strong: Non-penalty goals, Shots · low reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Shots /90, Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% Cicero · strong: Clearances · low reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Cicero?
By Doppel's fit score, Tomáš Souček (West Ham United) is the closest profile to Cicero, with a 78/100 overall match. Noah Naujoks and Novatus Miroshi are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Cicero?
Yes. Chandrel Massanga (Hatayspor) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 76/100 at roughly €500k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Cicero?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Cicero'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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