Players like Ezequiel Piovi
CM/CDMEstudiantes de La Plata · 2026 · ranked by tactical + market fitEzequiel Piovi's profile ↗
The players most similar to Ezequiel Piovi are Iyad Mohamed, Jesús Álvarez, Ibrahim Fofana. Doppel rates Iyad Mohamed (Pau FC) a 81/100 overall match — 93/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Iyad Mohamed scores 81/100 at about €400k. Data as of July 2026.
About Ezequiel Piovi
Ezequiel Piovi is a disciplined deep-lying playmaker who excels in orchestrating the game from midfield. With a Sofascore rating in the top 23% of his positional peers, he showcases his ability to deliver accurate long balls, effectively transitioning play and maintaining possession. While not a prolific contributor in terms of goals or assists, his reliability and durability—missing only eight games over the last three seasons—make him a valuable asset in any midfield setup.
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Accurate long balls. Availability: 8 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Ezequiel Piovi
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Iyad Mohamedsimilar↗ | Pau FC | 25 | €400k | 93 | 81 |
| 2 | Jesús Álvarezsimilar↗ | Huesca | 27 | €900k | 92 | 80 |
| 3 | Ibrahim Fofanasimilar↗ | Amiens SC | 23 | €3.2m | 92 | 79 |
| 4 | Nicolas Schiavisimilar↗ | Carrarese | 31 | €400k | 91 | 78 |
| 5 | Abdoulaye Kantésimilar↗ | Troyes | 21 | €4.7m | 91 | 78 |
| 6 | David Krusesimilar↗ | IFK Göteborg | 24 | €800k | 90 | 80 |
| 7 | Leon Jensensimilar↗ | Karlsruher SC | 29 | €700k | 90 | 78 |
| 8 | Yannick Engelhardtsimilar↗ | Fortuna Düsseldorf | 25 | €6.5m | 89 | 77 |
| 9 | Jocelyn Jannehsimilar↗ | Bastia | 24 | €800k | 89 | 80 |
| 10 | Giovanni Haagsimilar↗ | Rodez AF | 26 | €1.9m | 89 | 78 |
| 11 | Jessy Deminguetsimilar↗ | Metz | 28 | €2.2m | 89 | 77 |
| 12 | Jandro Orellanasimilar↗ | FC Andorra | 26 | €1.0m | 89 | 79 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Ezequiel Piovi
≈ 100% Ezequiel Piovi · strong: Accurate long balls, Aerial duels won % · medium reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Aerial duels won %
≈ 100% Ezequiel Piovi · strong: Aerial duels won %, Accurate long balls · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Accurate long balls /90
≈ 100% Ezequiel Piovi · low reliability
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Ezequiel Piovi?
By Doppel's fit score, Iyad Mohamed (Pau FC) is the closest profile to Ezequiel Piovi, with a 81/100 overall match. Jesús Álvarez and Ibrahim Fofana are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Ezequiel Piovi?
Yes. Iyad Mohamed (Pau FC) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 81/100 at roughly €400k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Ezequiel Piovi?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Ezequiel Piovi's 2026 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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