Who should replace Matteo Cichella?
CM/CDMFrosinone · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitMatteo Cichella's profile ↗
Matteo Cichella is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for Frosinone in Serie B, having made 36 appearances in the 2025/26 season. For those searching for the best replacement for Cichella, Andrea Franzoni from Virtus Entella offers a strong tactical fit with a score of 85/100, while Elias Kristoffersen Hagen from Vålerenga IF also presents a solid alternative with a fit score of 82/100.
Best replacements for Matteo Cichella
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Elias Kristoffersen Hagensimilar↗ | Vålerenga IF | 26 | €600k | 93 | 82 |
| 2 | Niklas Pyyhtiäsimilar↗ | Ternana | 23 | €1.4m | 92 | 81 |
| 3 | Andrea Franzonisimilar↗ | Virtus Entella | 29 | €700k | 92 | 85 |
| 4 | Mael Corbozsimilar↗ | Arminia Bielefeld | 32 | €400k | 92 | 83 |
| 5 | Rafael Bauzàsimilar↗ | Mirandés | 21 | €1.1m | 92 | 82 |
| 6 | Lewis Bakersimilar↗ | Stoke City | 31 | €1.1m | 91 | 81 |
| 7 | Iver Fossumsimilar↗ | Rosenborg BK | 30 | €500k | 91 | 80 |
| 8 | Manuel Rodríguezsimilar↗ | Sporting Gijón | 21 | €1.0m | 91 | 80 |
| 9 | Markus Karlsbakksimilar↗ | Lillestrøm SK | 26 | €1.5m | 90 | 82 |
| 10 | Petter Strandsimilar↗ | Vålerenga IF | 32 | €400k | 90 | 81 |
| 11 | Nicola Mostisimilar↗ | Juve Stabia | 28 | €700k | 90 | 80 |
| 12 | Johan Johanessen Bakkesimilar↗ | Strømsgodset | 22 | €500k | 90 | 79 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Matteo Cichella
≈ 100% Matteo Cichella · strong: Accurate crosses · medium reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90
≈ 100% Matteo Cichella · medium reliability
≈ 100% Matteo Cichella · strong: Shots, xG + xA · low reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, xG + xA /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Matteo Cichella?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Elias Kristoffersen Hagen (Vålerenga IF) does the closest job to Matteo Cichella, at 93/100 on profile. Niklas Pyyhtiä and Andrea Franzoni follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Matteo Cichella?
Yes — Mael Corboz (Arminia Bielefeld) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €400k, a 83/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Matteo Cichella?
Doppel learns Matteo Cichella'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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