Who should replace Alessandro Romano?
CM/CDMSpezia · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitAlessandro Romano's profile ↗
Alessandro Romano is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for Spezia in Serie B, with 19 appearances in the 2025/26 season, contributing 1 assist over 1429 minutes. For those seeking the best replacement for Romano, Serginho from Santa Clara and Lincoln from FC Alverca both offer a strong tactical fit, scoring 84/100, while Thomas Van den Keybus and Francisco González Metilli provide solid alternatives with fits of 83/100.
Best replacements for Alessandro Romano
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Serginhosimilar↗ | Santa Clara | 27 | €2.8m | 92 | 84 |
| 2 | Thomas Van den Keybussimilar↗ | KVC Westerlo | 25 | €700k | 92 | 83 |
| 3 | Francisco González Metillisimilar↗ | Club Atlético Belgrano | 29 | €1.9m | 92 | 83 |
| 4 | Lincolnsimilar↗ | FC Alverca | 28 | €3.7m | 92 | 84 |
| 5 | Filippo Ranocchiasimilar↗ | Palermo | 25 | €3.9m | 92 | 82 |
| 6 | Bruno Henriquesimilar↗ | Internacional | 37 | €300k | 91 | 83 |
| 7 | Doğucan Haspolatsimilar↗ | KVC Westerlo | 26 | €5.2m | 91 | 83 |
| 8 | Sydie Pecksimilar↗ | Sheffield United | 22 | €15m | 90 | 84 |
| 9 | Alexander Nollenbergersimilar↗ | 1. FC Magdeburg | 29 | €800k | 89 | 81 |
| 10 | Samusimilar↗ | Vizela | 30 | €2.4m | 89 | 85 |
| 11 | Habib Diarrasimilar↗ | RC Strasbourg | 22 | €37m | 89 | 82 |
| 12 | Jon Ander Olasagastisimilar↗ | Levante UD | 26 | €2.7m | 89 | 84 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Alessandro Romano
≈ 100% Alessandro Romano · strong: Possession won in att. third, Accurate crosses · low reliability
Strengths: Possession won in att. third /90, Accurate crosses /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Alessandro Romano · strong: Accurate crosses · medium reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90
≈ 100% Alessandro Romano · strong: Accurate crosses, Sofascore rating · medium reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Sofascore rating, Key passes /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Alessandro Romano?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Serginho (Santa Clara) does the closest job to Alessandro Romano, at 92/100 on profile. Thomas Van den Keybus and Francisco González Metilli follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Alessandro Romano?
Yes — Bruno Henrique (Internacional) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €300k, a 83/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Alessandro Romano?
Doppel learns Alessandro Romano'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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