Who should replace Fabrizio Brignani?
CBMantova · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitFabrizio Brignani's profile ↗
Fabrizio Brignani is a centre-back for Mantova in Serie B, having made 32 appearances in the 2025/26 season, scoring 6 goals. The best replacements for Brignani include Gabriele Bracaglia from Frosinone, who has a fit score of 87/100, and Caleb Taylor from Millwall, also with a fit score of 87/100. Both players demonstrate a strong tactical fit, making them suitable options for those asking who can replace Brignani.
Best replacements for Fabrizio Brignani
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gabriele Bracagliasimilar↗ | Frosinone | 23 | €3.6m | 92 | 87 |
| 2 | Kacper Potulskisimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 19 | €17m | 92 | 85 |
| 3 | Caleb Taylorsimilar↗ | Millwall | 23 | €4.6m | 92 | 87 |
| 4 | David Zecsimilar↗ | Holstein Kiel | 26 | €2.3m | 91 | 86 |
| 5 | Ko Itakurasimilar↗ | Borussia M'gladbach | 29 | €8.4m | 91 | 80 |
| 6 | Malick Thiawsimilar↗ | Newcastle United | 25 | €41m | 90 | 83 |
| 7 | Ewoud Pletinckxsimilar↗ | Oud-Heverlee Leuven | 26 | €1.7m | 90 | 81 |
| 8 | Wagner Leonardosimilar↗ | Vitória | 27 | €3.3m | 89 | 84 |
| 9 | Chibuike Nwaiwusimilar↗ | Trabzonspor | 23 | €9.1m | 89 | 80 |
| 10 | Luka Lochoshvilisimilar↗ | 1. FC Nürnberg | 28 | €2.6m | 89 | 80 |
| 11 | Mark McGuinnesssimilar↗ | Luton Town | 25 | €6.7m | 89 | 82 |
| 12 | Harry Darlingsimilar↗ | Swansea City | 27 | €4.4m | 89 | 85 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Fabrizio Brignani
≈ 100% Fabrizio Brignani · strong: Non-penalty goals, Shots · low reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Shots /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90)
≈ 100% Fabrizio Brignani · strong: Shots, xG + xA · medium reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, xG + xA /90, Clearances /90
≈ 100% Fabrizio Brignani · strong: Aerial duels won, Shots · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Shots /90, Duels won /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Fabrizio Brignani?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Gabriele Bracaglia (Frosinone) does the closest job to Fabrizio Brignani, at 92/100 on profile. Kacper Potulski and Caleb Taylor follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Fabrizio Brignani?
Yes — Ewoud Pletinckx (Oud-Heverlee Leuven) plays a similar centre back role at roughly €1.7m, a 81/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Fabrizio Brignani?
Doppel learns Fabrizio Brignani's role profile from his 2025/26 season and ranks centre backs across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they do the same job, adjusted for league strength.
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