Who should replace Nicolò Casale?
CBBologna · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitNicolò Casale's profile ↗
Nicolò Casale is a centre-back for Bologna in the Serie A, with 12 appearances and 684 minutes played in the 2025/26 season. For those seeking the best replacement for Casale, Andrew Hughes from Preston North End offers a strong tactical fit with a score of 84/100, while Aurèle Amenda from Eintracht Frankfurt also presents a solid option with a fit score of 81/100.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jaka Bijolsimilar↗ | Udinese | 27 | €19m | 92 | 79 |
| 2 | Aurèle Amendasimilar↗ | Eintracht Frankfurt | 23 | €10m | 90 | 81 |
| 3 | Andrew Hughessimilar↗ | Preston North End | 34 | €300k | 90 | 84 |
| 4 | Noë Dussennesimilar↗ | Oud-Heverlee Leuven | 34 | €300k | 90 | 80 |
| 5 | Maximilian Bauersimilar↗ | Arminia Bielefeld | 26 | €1.5m | 90 | 85 |
| 6 | Harry Maguiresimilar↗ | Manchester United | 33 | €8.6m | 89 | 79 |
| 7 | Leopold Querfeldsimilar↗ | 1. FC Union Berlin | 23 | €19m | 89 | 85 |
| 8 | Marc Kempfsimilar↗ | Como | 31 | €3.4m | 89 | 81 |
| 9 | Jaydee Canvotsimilar↗ | Crystal Palace | 20 | €25m | 88 | 80 |
| 10 | Jan Paul van Heckesimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 26 | €49m | 88 | 81 |
| 11 | Pascal Struijksimilar↗ | Leeds United | 27 | €23m | 88 | 80 |
| 12 | Justin Hubnersimilar↗ | Fortuna Sittard | 23 | €1.0m | 88 | 86 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Nicolò Casale
≈ 100% Nicolò Casale · strong: Accurate long balls, Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Aerial duels won /90, Clearances /90
≈ 100% Nicolò Casale · strong: Aerial duels won, Touches · medium reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Touches /90, Clearances /90
≈ 100% Nicolò Casale · strong: Aerial duels won, Accurate crosses · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Accurate crosses /90, Possession won in att. third /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Nicolò Casale?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Jaka Bijol (Udinese) does the closest job to Nicolò Casale, at 92/100 on profile. Aurèle Amenda and Andrew Hughes follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Nicolò Casale?
Yes — Andrew Hughes (Preston North End) plays a similar centre back role at roughly €300k, a 84/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Nicolò Casale?
Doppel learns Nicolò Casale's role profile from his 2025/26 season and ranks centre backs across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they do the same job, adjusted for league strength.
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