Who should replace Francesco Cassata?
CMSpezia · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitFrancesco Cassata's profile ↗
Francesco Cassata is a central midfielder for Spezia in the Italian Serie B, with 21 appearances and 1 assist during the 2025/26 season. For those seeking the best replacement for Cassata, players like Thiago Ojeda from Cultural Leonesa, who has a fit score of 80/100, and Darko Gyabi from Plymouth Argyle, with a fit score of 77/100, offer similar tactical profiles.
Best replacements for Francesco Cassata
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Darko Gyabisimilar↗ | Plymouth Argyle | 22 | €1.9m | 91 | 77 |
| 2 | Isak Vuralsimilar↗ | Frosinone | 20 | €5.2m | 91 | 77 |
| 3 | Thiago Ojedasimilar↗ | Cultural Leonesa | 23 | €600k | 90 | 80 |
| 4 | Kevin Appinsimilar↗ | Burgos Club de Fútbol | 28 | €800k | 90 | 78 |
| 5 | Izan Gonzálezsimilar↗ | Granada | 22 | €1.0m | 89 | 76 |
| 6 | Milan Robinsimilar↗ | FC Martigues | 27 | €1.0m | 89 | 79 |
| 7 | Paul Venotsimilar↗ | Annecy FC | 25 | €600k | 88 | 78 |
| 8 | Javi Martínezsimilar↗ | Huesca | 27 | €800k | 87 | 78 |
| 9 | Tobias Hammer Svendsensimilar↗ | Odds BK | 27 | €300k | 87 | 77 |
| 10 | Duccio Degli Innocentisimilar↗ | Lecco | 23 | €1.3m | 87 | 77 |
| 11 | Unai Gómezsimilar↗ | Athletic Club | 23 | €5.2m | 87 | 77 |
| 12 | Mats Pannewigsimilar↗ | VfL Bochum 1848 | 22 | €2.9m | 86 | 79 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Francesco Cassata
≈ 100% Francesco Cassata · strong: Successful dribbles · low reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90
≈ 100% Francesco Cassata · strong: Successful dribbles · medium reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90
≈ 100% Francesco Cassata · strong: Aerial duels won %, Clearances · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Clearances /90, Aerial duels won /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Francesco Cassata?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Darko Gyabi (Plymouth Argyle) does the closest job to Francesco Cassata, at 91/100 on profile. Isak Vural and Thiago Ojeda follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Francesco Cassata?
Yes — Thiago Ojeda (Cultural Leonesa) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €600k, a 80/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Francesco Cassata?
Doppel learns Francesco Cassata's role profile from his 2025/26 season and ranks central midfielders across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they do the same job, adjusted for league strength.
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