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 October 2026.
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Flavio Paoletti is a defensive-minded midfielder who excels in disrupting opposition play with his impressive clearance stats, showcasing his ability to read the game and provide defensive stability. Despite a low Sofascore rating indicating challenges in overall impact, his durability stands out, having missed only two games in three seasons. While he may struggle in tackling and interceptions, his clearances and shots demonstrate a unique ability to contribute defensively while still posing a threat in transitional moments.
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 | 82 |
| 7 | Giovanni Fabbiansimilar↗ | Parma | 23 | €9.3m | 87 | 80 |
| 8 | Habib Diarrasimilar↗ | Sunderland | 22 | €37m | 86 | 80 |
| 9 | Karamoko Dembélésimilar↗ | Queens Park Rangers | 23 | €2.1m | 86 | 81 |
| 10 | Christian Eriksensimilar↗ | VfL Wolfsburg | 34 | €2.4m | 85 | 82 |
| 11 | Nermin Karićsimilar↗ | Virtus Entella | 27 | €800k | 85 | 82 |
| 12 | Louis Moutonsimilar↗ | Angers | 24 | €4.1m | 85 | 80 |
* 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 closest look-alike to Flavio Paoletti?
Statistically, Mael Corboz (Arminia Bielefeld) is the closest look-alike to Flavio Paoletti — a 83/100 profile match (93/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
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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