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CM/CDMMantova · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitFlavio Paoletti's profile ↗

Flavio Paoletti is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for Mantova in Serie B, with 25 appearances and 1125 minutes played in the 2025/26 season. Players similar to Paoletti include Thijs Oosting from PEC Zwolle and Mael Corboz from Arminia Bielefeld, both with a fit score of 84/100, highlighting their comparable roles and statistical profiles. Andrea Franzoni of Virtus Entella also ranks similarly with a fit score of 84/100.

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12 players most similar to Flavio Paoletti

#PlayerClubAgeValueTacticalOverall
1Thijs Oostingsimilar↗PEC Zwolle26€900k8784
2Mael Corbozsimilar↗Arminia Bielefeld32€400k9284
3Andrea Franzonisimilar↗Virtus Entella29€700k8884
4Nuno Santossimilar↗Vitória SC27€2.7m8784
5Nermin Karićsimilar↗Virtus Entella27€800k8684
6Noah Naujokssimilar↗Excelsior24€1.4m8183
7Levi Smanssimilar↗SC Heerenveen23€1.4m8383
8Kristian Hlynssonsimilar↗FC Twente22€5.7m8283
9Marco Richtersimilar↗Darmstadt 9829€1.6m8383
10Christian Eriksensimilar↗VfL Wolfsburg34€2.4m8683
11Jens Hjertø-Dahlsimilar↗Tromsø IL21€9.6m8583
12Ryan Merlensimilar↗Sint-Truidense VV24€1.0m8683

* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons

Why these players match Flavio Paoletti

1. Thijs OostingPEC Zwolle84/100

≈ 100% Flavio Paoletti · strong: xG + xA, Clearances · low reliability

Strengths: xG + xA /90, Clearances /90, Non-penalty goals /90

2. Mael CorbozArminia Bielefeld84/100

≈ 100% Flavio Paoletti · strong: Shots, xG + xA · low reliability

Strengths: Shots /90, xG + xA /90

3. Andrea FranzoniVirtus Entella84/100

≈ 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, Thijs Oosting (PEC Zwolle) is the closest profile to Flavio Paoletti, with a 84/100 overall match. Mael Corboz 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 84/100 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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