Who should replace Alessandro Deiola?
CM/CDMCagliari · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitAlessandro Deiola's profile ↗
Alessandro Deiola is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for Cagliari in Serie A, with 20 appearances and 2 assists in the 2025/26 season. For those seeking the best replacement for Deiola, Gustavo Assunção from AVS - Futebol SAD offers a strong tactical fit with a score of 80/100, while Janik Haberer and Magnus Knudsen both provide solid alternatives with fit scores of 75/100.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Janik Haberersimilar↗ | 1. FC Union Berlin | 32 | €2.1m | 91 | 75 |
| 2 | Magnus Knudsensimilar↗ | Holstein Kiel | 25 | €3.3m | 90 | 75 |
| 3 | Gustavo Assunçãosimilar↗ | AVS - Futebol SAD | 26 | €800k | 89 | 80 |
| 4 | Carlo Sickingersimilar↗ | SV 07 Elversberg | 29 | €500k | 88 | 76 |
| 5 | Eric Martelsimilar↗ | 1. FC Köln | 24 | €8.2m | 88 | 76 |
| 6 | Ryan Yatessimilar↗ | Nottingham Forest | 29 | €7.2m | 88 | 74 |
| 7 | Yann Bodigersimilar↗ | AD Ceuta | 31 | €500k | 87 | 75 |
| 8 | Ousmane Diakitésimilar↗ | West Bromwich Albion | 26 | €1.3m | 87 | 75 |
| 9 | Adam Carlénsimilar↗ | IFK Göteborg | 26 | €400k | 87 | 76 |
| 10 | Philipp Sandersimilar↗ | Borussia M'gladbach | 28 | €4.2m | 87 | 76 |
| 11 | Lennard Hartjessimilar↗ | Excelsior | 23 | €800k | 86 | 74 |
| 12 | Nicolás Capaldosimilar↗ | Hamburger SV | 28 | €8.4m | 86 | 75 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Alessandro Deiola
≈ 100% Alessandro Deiola · strong: Clearances · medium reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90
≈ 100% Alessandro Deiola · strong: Clearances · medium reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90
≈ 100% Alessandro Deiola · medium reliability
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Alessandro Deiola?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Janik Haberer (1. FC Union Berlin) does the closest job to Alessandro Deiola, at 91/100 on profile. Magnus Knudsen and Gustavo Assunção follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Alessandro Deiola?
Yes — Carlo Sickinger (SV 07 Elversberg) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €500k, a 76/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Alessandro Deiola?
Doppel learns Alessandro Deiola'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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