Who should replace Danilo Cataldi?
CM/CDMLazio · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitDanilo Cataldi's profile ↗
Danilo Cataldi is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for Lazio in Serie A, having made 27 appearances in the 2025/26 season, contributing 3 goals and 3 assists. For those searching for the best replacement for Cataldi, Gianluca Busio from Venezia offers an excellent tactical fit with a score of 86/100, while Leandro Paredes from Boca Juniors also presents a strong alternative with a fit score of 80/100.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Leandro Paredessimilar↗ | Boca Juniors | 32 | €5.3m | 93 | 80 |
| 2 | Gianluca Busiosimilar↗ | Venezia | 24 | €7.3m | 92 | 86 |
| 3 | Nicolas Madsensimilar↗ | Queens Park Rangers | 26 | €5.2m | 92 | 82 |
| 4 | Mika Baursimilar↗ | SC Paderborn 07 | 22 | €4.7m | 92 | 83 |
| 5 | Bruno Henriquesimilar↗ | Internacional | 37 | €300k | 92 | 83 |
| 6 | Jakub Modersimilar↗ | Feyenoord | 27 | €11m | 91 | 81 |
| 7 | Jack Hinshelwoodsimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 21 | €27m | 91 | 81 |
| 8 | Sydie Pecksimilar↗ | Sheffield United | 22 | €15m | 91 | 85 |
| 9 | Gerard Gumbausimilar↗ | Rayo Vallecano | 32 | €1.2m | 91 | 81 |
| 10 | Enzo Leopoldsimilar↗ | Hannover 96 | 26 | €4.2m | 91 | 82 |
| 11 | Doğucan Haspolatsimilar↗ | KVC Westerlo | 26 | €5.2m | 91 | 83 |
| 12 | Mathis Servaissimilar↗ | KV Mechelen | 22 | €3.8m | 91 | 83 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Danilo Cataldi
≈ 100% Danilo Cataldi · strong: Aerial duels won %, Accurate long balls · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Accurate long balls /90, Touches /90
≈ 100% Danilo Cataldi · strong: Sofascore rating, Aerial duels won % · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Aerial duels won %, Accurate final-third passes /90
≈ 100% Danilo Cataldi · strong: Accurate crosses, Key passes · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Key passes /90, Sofascore rating
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Danilo Cataldi?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Leandro Paredes (Boca Juniors) does the closest job to Danilo Cataldi, at 93/100 on profile. Gianluca Busio and Nicolas Madsen follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Danilo Cataldi?
Yes — Bruno Henrique (Internacional) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €300k, a 83/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Danilo Cataldi?
Doppel learns Danilo Cataldi'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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