Players like Flavio Paoletti
CM/CDMMantova · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitFlavio Paoletti's profile ↗
The players most similar to Flavio Paoletti are Mael Corboz, Martin Palumbo, Andrea Franzoni. Doppel rates Mael Corboz (Arminia Bielefeld) a 83/100 overall match — 93/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Mael Corboz scores 83/100 at about €400k. Data as of September 2026.
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Flavio Paoletti is a robust defensive midfielder known for his ability to clear danger, ranking in the top 11% for clearances among his positional peers. Despite a low overall Sofascore rating, his durability shines through with just two missed games in three seasons, showcasing his reliability on the pitch. While his offensive contributions are minimal, his defensive presence makes him a valuable asset in breaking up opposition play.
Strengths: Clearances, Shots. Availability: 2 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Flavio Paoletti
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mael Corbozsimilar↗ | Arminia Bielefeld | 32 | €400k | 93 | 83 |
| 2 | Martin Palumbosimilar↗ | US Avellino 1912 | 24 | €1.6m | 89 | 80 |
| 3 | Andrea Franzonisimilar↗ | Virtus Entella | 29 | €700k | 88 | 83 |
| 4 | Thijs Oostingsimilar↗ | PEC Zwolle | 26 | €900k | 88 | 85 |
| 5 | Justin Kumisimilar↗ | US Avellino 1912 | 22 | €1.3m | 87 | 81 |
| 6 | Isaac Pricesimilar↗ | West Bromwich Albion | 23 | €13m | 87 | 81 |
| 7 | Habib Diarrasimilar↗ | RC Strasbourg | 22 | €37m | 86 | 80 |
| 8 | Karamoko Dembélésimilar↗ | Queens Park Rangers | 23 | €2.1m | 86 | 81 |
| 9 | Christian Eriksensimilar↗ | VfL Wolfsburg | 34 | €2.4m | 85 | 82 |
| 10 | Nermin Karićsimilar↗ | Virtus Entella | 27 | €800k | 85 | 82 |
| 11 | Louis Moutonsimilar↗ | Angers | 24 | €4.1m | 85 | 80 |
| 12 | Nuno Santossimilar↗ | Vitória SC | 27 | €2.7m | 85 | 83 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Flavio Paoletti
≈ 100% Flavio Paoletti · strong: Shots · low reliability
Strengths: Shots /90
≈ 100% Flavio Paoletti · strong: Clearances, Accurate crosses · low reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Accurate crosses /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90)
≈ 100% Flavio Paoletti · strong: Shots, xG + xA · low reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, xG + xA /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Flavio Paoletti?
By Doppel's fit score, Mael Corboz (Arminia Bielefeld) is the closest profile to Flavio Paoletti, with a 83/100 overall match. Martin Palumbo and Andrea Franzoni are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Flavio Paoletti?
Yes. Mael Corboz (Arminia Bielefeld) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 83/100 at roughly €400k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Flavio Paoletti?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Flavio Paoletti'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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