Who should replace Manuel Cicconi?
LMSampdoria · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitManuel Cicconi's profile ↗
Manuel Cicconi is a left midfielder for Sampdoria in Serie B. For those seeking the best replacement for Cicconi, David Zalazar from Gimnasia y Esgrima offers a strong tactical fit with a score of 83/100, while John Tolkin of Holstein Kiel follows closely with a fit score of 81/100. Both players can effectively fulfil the same role as Cicconi, making them suitable alternatives.
Best replacements for Manuel Cicconi
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | David Zalazarsimilar↗ | Gimnasia y Esgrima | 24 | €300k | 92 | 83 |
| 2 | John Tolkinsimilar↗ | Holstein Kiel | 24 | €2.4m | 92 | 81 |
| 3 | Miguel Gutiérrezsimilar↗ | Girona FC | 25 | €24m | 91 | 82 |
| 4 | Youssef Enriquezsimilar↗ | Deportivo Alavés | 21 | €4.3m | 91 | 80 |
| 5 | Luca Netzsimilar↗ | Borussia M'gladbach | 23 | €7.7m | 91 | 78 |
| 6 | Thomas Delainesimilar↗ | RC Strasbourg | 34 | €300k | 91 | 77 |
| 7 | Filip Kostićsimilar↗ | Fenerbahçe | 34 | €1.8m | 90 | 79 |
| 8 | Giuseppe Pezzellasimilar↗ | Empoli | 29 | €2.1m | 90 | 76 |
| 9 | Samuele Angorisimilar↗ | Pisa | 23 | €4.3m | 90 | 82 |
| 10 | Edoardo Masciangelosimilar↗ | Cittadella | 30 | €300k | 90 | 77 |
| 11 | Ji-sung Eomsimilar↗ | Swansea City | 24 | €1.7m | 90 | 86 |
| 12 | Derrick Köhnsimilar↗ | 1. FC Union Berlin | 27 | €4.2m | 89 | 81 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Manuel Cicconi
≈ 100% Manuel Cicconi · strong: Shots, Accurate crosses · medium reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Accurate crosses /90, Big chances created /90
≈ 100% Manuel Cicconi · strong: Accurate crosses, Key passes · medium reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Key passes /90, Aerial duels won %
≈ 100% Manuel Cicconi · strong: Big chances created, Touches · low reliability
Strengths: Big chances created /90, Touches /90, Accurate final-third passes /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Manuel Cicconi?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, David Zalazar (Gimnasia y Esgrima) does the closest job to Manuel Cicconi, at 92/100 on profile. John Tolkin and Miguel Gutiérrez follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Manuel Cicconi?
Yes — David Zalazar (Gimnasia y Esgrima) plays a similar left midfielder role at roughly €300k, a 83/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Manuel Cicconi?
Doppel learns Manuel Cicconi's role profile from his 2025/26 season and ranks left midfielders across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they do the same job, adjusted for league strength.
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