Who should replace Nicola Pavan?
CBCittadella · 2024/25 · ranked by tactical + market fitNicola Pavan's profile ↗
Nicola Pavan is a centre-back for Cittadella in Serie B, having made 27 appearances in the 2024/25 season. For those seeking the best replacement for Pavan, Matthew Pollock from Watford offers a strong tactical fit with a score of 82/100, while Fabio Ruggeri of Salernitana and Wagane Faye from RAAL La Louvière both present solid alternatives with fit scores of 80/100 and 81/100, respectively.
Best replacements for Nicola Pavan
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fabio Ruggerisimilar↗ | Salernitana | 22 | €1.3m | 92 | 80 |
| 2 | Matthew Pollocksimilar↗ | Watford | 25 | €2.2m | 89 | 82 |
| 3 | Wagane Fayesimilar↗ | RAAL La Louvière | 33 | €400k | 89 | 81 |
| 4 | Felix Uduokhaisimilar↗ | FC Augsburg | 29 | €3.2m | 88 | 80 |
| 5 | Maximilian Bauersimilar↗ | Arminia Bielefeld | 26 | €1.5m | 88 | 85 |
| 6 | Christian Burgesssimilar↗ | Royale Union Saint-Gilloise | 35 | €1.9m | 88 | 79 |
| 7 | Adil Demirbağsimilar↗ | Konyaspor | 29 | €3.3m | 87 | 81 |
| 8 | Timo Hüberssimilar↗ | 1. FC Köln | 30 | €1.4m | 87 | 81 |
| 9 | Marco Rentesimilar↗ | FC Groningen | 29 | €1.4m | 87 | 80 |
| 10 | Marc Kempfsimilar↗ | Como | 31 | €3.4m | 87 | 80 |
| 11 | Brayan Medinasimilar↗ | Tondela | 24 | €2.7m | 87 | 82 |
| 12 | Rio Hillensimilar↗ | NAC Breda | 23 | €700k | 87 | 83 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Nicola Pavan
≈ 100% Nicola Pavan · strong: Big chances created · medium reliability
Strengths: Big chances created /90
≈ 100% Nicola Pavan · strong: Aerial duels won, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Sofascore rating, Duels won /90
≈ 100% Nicola Pavan · strong: Accurate crosses, Finishing (npG − npxG · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Non-penalty goals /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Nicola Pavan?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Fabio Ruggeri (Salernitana) does the closest job to Nicola Pavan, at 92/100 on profile. Matthew Pollock and Wagane Faye follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Nicola Pavan?
Yes — Wagane Faye (RAAL La Louvière) plays a similar centre back role at roughly €400k, a 81/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Nicola Pavan?
Doppel learns Nicola Pavan's role profile from his 2024/25 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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