Who should replace Mattia Bani?
CBGenoa · 2024/25 · ranked by tactical + market fit
If a club needs to replace Mattia Bani, the best-fitting centre backs are Fernando Calero, Edoardo Goldaniga, José Copete. Fernando Calero (Espanyol) matches the role at 94/100 on tactical profile (79/100 overall). A cheaper option: Jorge Sáenz at about €600k. Data as of July 2026.
Best replacements for Mattia Bani
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fernando Calero | Espanyol | 30 | €2.1m | 94 | 79 |
| 2 | Edoardo Goldaniga | Como | 31 | €1.9m | 89 | 77 |
| 3 | José Copete | Valencia | 26 | €4.5m | 87 | 79 |
| 4 | Jorge Sáenz | Leganés | 28 | €600k | 87 | 78 |
| 5 | Nobel Mendy | Rayo Vallecano | 21 | €7.7m | 87 | 78 |
| 6 | Edgar González | Almería | 26 | €800k | 87 | 80 |
| 7 | Maxence Lacroix | Crystal Palace | 24 | €54m | 87 | 79 |
| 8 | Timo Becker | Holstein Kiel | 27 | €1.5m | 86 | 78 |
| 9 | Tim Siersleben | 1. FC Heidenheim | 24 | €1.9m | 86 | 77 |
| 10 | John Brooks | TSG Hoffenheim | 30 | €200k | 86 | 82 |
| 11 | Kevin Diks | Borussia M'gladbach | 29 | €4.8m | 86 | 82 |
| 12 | Clément Lenglet | Atlético Madrid | 29 | €4.2m | 86 | 81 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Mattia Bani
≈ 100% Mattia Bani · medium reliability
≈ 100% Mattia Bani · low reliability
≈ 100% Mattia Bani · strong: Clearances, Accurate crosses · medium reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Accurate crosses /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Mattia Bani?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Fernando Calero (Espanyol) does the closest job to Mattia Bani, at 94/100 on profile. Edoardo Goldaniga and José Copete follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Mattia Bani?
Yes — Jorge Sáenz (Leganés) plays a similar centre back role at roughly €600k, a 78/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Mattia Bani?
Doppel learns Mattia Bani's role profile from his 2024/25 season and ranks centre backs across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they do the same job, adjusted for league strength.
Want the full, budget-aware shortlist with heatmaps and your own filters?
Run your own search on Doppel →