Who should replace Nicolas Schiavi?
CDM/CMCarrarese · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitNicolas Schiavi's profile ↗
Nicolas Schiavi is a defensive midfielder/central midfielder for Carrarese in the ITA-Serie B, with 28 appearances in the 2025/26 season. The best replacements for Schiavi include Filippo Ranocchia from Palermo, who has a fit score of 83/100, and Yassine Titraoui from RC Sporting Charleroi, with a fit score of 82/100. Players similar to Schiavi can also include Nathan-Dylan Saliba and Barry Bannan, both demonstrating strong tactical compatibility.
Best replacements for Nicolas Schiavi
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Filippo Ranocchiasimilar↗ | Palermo | 25 | €3.9m | 93 | 83 |
| 2 | Yassine Titraouisimilar↗ | RC Sporting Charleroi | 23 | €7.2m | 93 | 82 |
| 3 | Nathan-Dylan Salibasimilar↗ | RSC Anderlecht | 22 | €6.9m | 91 | 81 |
| 4 | Barry Bannansimilar↗ | Sheffield Wednesday | 37 | €200k | 91 | 82 |
| 5 | Mathis Servaissimilar↗ | KV Mechelen | 22 | €3.8m | 90 | 83 |
| 6 | Jens Stagesimilar↗ | SV Werder Bremen | 30 | €14m | 90 | 82 |
| 7 | Thomas Van den Keybussimilar↗ | KVC Westerlo | 25 | €700k | 90 | 82 |
| 8 | Jan Schöppnersimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 27 | €3.2m | 90 | 81 |
| 9 | Johan Manzambisimilar↗ | SC Freiburg | 21 | €54m | 89 | 82 |
| 10 | Doğucan Haspolatsimilar↗ | KVC Westerlo | 26 | €5.2m | 89 | 82 |
| 11 | Édersonsimilar↗ | Atalanta | 27 | €43m | 89 | 81 |
| 12 | Gabriel Sarasimilar↗ | Norwich City | 27 | €25m | 89 | 81 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Nicolas Schiavi
≈ 100% Nicolas Schiavi · strong: Sofascore rating, Accurate crosses · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Accurate crosses /90, Accurate long balls /90
≈ 100% Nicolas Schiavi · strong: Accurate long balls, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Sofascore rating, Finishing (npG − npxG /90)
≈ 100% Nicolas Schiavi · strong: Shots · low reliability
Strengths: Shots /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Nicolas Schiavi?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Filippo Ranocchia (Palermo) does the closest job to Nicolas Schiavi, at 93/100 on profile. Yassine Titraoui and Nathan-Dylan Saliba follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Nicolas Schiavi?
Yes — Barry Bannan (Sheffield Wednesday) plays a similar defensive midfielder role at roughly €200k, a 82/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Nicolas Schiavi?
Doppel learns Nicolas Schiavi's role profile from his 2025/26 season and ranks defensive midfielders across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they do the same job, adjusted for league strength.
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