Who should replace Cristiano Bani?
LB/CMMantova · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitCristiano Bani's profile ↗
Cristiano Bani is a left-back and central midfielder for Mantova in Serie B, with 17 appearances in the 2025/26 season. The best replacements for Bani include Imanol García de Albéniz from FC Andorra, who has a fit score of 79/100, and Yaimar Medina from KRC Genk, with a fit score of 80/100. Players similar to Bani in terms of tactical fit also include Eric Smith and Harry Pickering, both offering solid alternatives.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Imanol García de Albénizsimilar↗ | FC Andorra | 26 | €800k | 94 | 79 |
| 2 | Eric Smithsimilar↗ | FC St. Pauli | 29 | €5.3m | 91 | 78 |
| 3 | Harry Pickeringsimilar↗ | Blackburn Rovers | 28 | €1.9m | 91 | 78 |
| 4 | Yaimar Medinasimilar↗ | KRC Genk | 22 | €4.3m | 91 | 80 |
| 5 | Luke Thomassimilar↗ | Leicester City | 25 | €5.4m | 91 | 79 |
| 6 | Sergio Molinasimilar↗ | FC Andorra | 30 | €500k | 91 | 78 |
| 7 | Dani Tasendesimilar↗ | Real Zaragoza | 26 | €600k | 90 | 79 |
| 8 | Liam Hendersonsimilar↗ | Sampdoria | 30 | €900k | 89 | 78 |
| 9 | Julien Boyersimilar↗ | US Boulogne Côte-d'Opale | 28 | €600k | 89 | 78 |
| 10 | Marvin Peersmansimilar↗ | SC Telstar | 35 | €200k | 89 | 78 |
| 11 | Marc Bolasimilar↗ | Watford | 29 | €1.5m | 89 | 79 |
| 12 | Taiga Hatasimilar↗ | Sint-Truidense VV | 24 | €2.4m | 89 | 78 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Cristiano Bani
≈ 100% Cristiano Bani · strong: Clearances, Aerial duels won % · medium reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Aerial duels won %, Accurate crosses /90
≈ 100% Cristiano Bani · strong: Accurate long balls, Clearances · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Clearances /90, Accurate crosses /90
≈ 100% Cristiano Bani · strong: Accurate crosses, Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Aerial duels won /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Cristiano Bani?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Imanol García de Albéniz (FC Andorra) does the closest job to Cristiano Bani, at 94/100 on profile. Eric Smith and Harry Pickering follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Cristiano Bani?
Yes — Sergio Molina (FC Andorra) plays a similar left back role at roughly €500k, a 78/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Cristiano Bani?
Doppel learns Cristiano Bani's role profile from his 2025/26 season and ranks left backs across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they do the same job, adjusted for league strength.
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