Who should replace Alberto Grassi?
CM/CDMCremonese · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitAlberto Grassi's profile ↗
Alberto Grassi is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for Cremonese in Serie A, with 30 appearances and 1754 minutes played in the 2025/26 season. For those seeking the best replacement for Grassi, Yann Bodiger from AD Ceuta and Anouar El Azzouzi of PEC Zwolle both present strong tactical fits, scoring 78/100 in fit scores. Additionally, Falko Michel (1. FC Magdeburg) and Lennard Hartjes (Excelsior) are also viable options, with fit scores of 76/100.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Yann Bodigersimilar↗ | AD Ceuta | 31 | €500k | 93 | 78 |
| 2 | Anouar El Azzouzisimilar↗ | PEC Zwolle | 25 | €1.6m | 92 | 78 |
| 3 | Falko Michelsimilar↗ | 1. FC Magdeburg | 25 | €1.2m | 92 | 76 |
| 4 | Lennard Hartjessimilar↗ | Excelsior | 23 | €800k | 90 | 77 |
| 5 | Gustavo Assunçãosimilar↗ | AVS - Futebol SAD | 26 | €800k | 90 | 81 |
| 6 | Luka Hyryläinensimilar↗ | SSV Ulm 1846 | 22 | €1.6m | 90 | 79 |
| 7 | Nikolas Sattlbergersimilar↗ | KRC Genk | 22 | €2.1m | 90 | 77 |
| 8 | Julian Niehuessimilar↗ | 1. FC Kaiserslautern | 25 | €1.6m | 89 | 78 |
| 9 | Jakub Piotrowskisimilar↗ | Udinese | 29 | €4.4m | 89 | 76 |
| 10 | Peru Nolaskoainsimilar↗ | Eibar | 28 | €800k | 89 | 76 |
| 11 | Stefan Džodićsimilar↗ | Almería | 21 | €2.3m | 88 | 78 |
| 12 | Stije Resinksimilar↗ | Almere City FC | 23 | €7.6m | 88 | 77 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Alberto Grassi
≈ 100% Alberto Grassi · strong: Aerial duels won % · medium reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %
≈ 100% Alberto Grassi · strong: Clearances, Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Aerial duels won /90, Duels won /90
≈ 100% Alberto Grassi · strong: Clearances, Aerial duels won · medium reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Aerial duels won /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Alberto Grassi?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Yann Bodiger (AD Ceuta) does the closest job to Alberto Grassi, at 93/100 on profile. Anouar El Azzouzi and Falko Michel follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Alberto Grassi?
Yes — Yann Bodiger (AD Ceuta) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €500k, a 78/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Alberto Grassi?
Doppel learns Alberto Grassi'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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