Who should replace Danilo Cataldi?
CM/CDMLazio · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fit
If a club needs to replace Danilo Cataldi, the best-fitting central midfielders are Leandro Paredes, Jack Hinshelwood, Gerard Gumbau. Leandro Paredes (AS Roma) matches the role at 91/100 on tactical profile (78/100 overall). A cheaper option: Joan Jordán at about €1.0m. Data as of July 2026.
Best replacements for Danilo Cataldi
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Leandro Paredes | AS Roma | 29 | €5.3m | 91 | 78 |
| 2 | Jack Hinshelwood | Brighton & Hove Albion | 19 | €27m | 91 | 78 |
| 3 | Gerard Gumbau | Granada | 29 | €1.2m | 89 | 79 |
| 4 | Neil El Aynaoui | RC Lens | 23 | €22m | 89 | 81 |
| 5 | Pepelu | Valencia | 25 | €7.3m | 89 | 83 |
| 6 | Rolando Mandragora | Fiorentina | 28 | €8.6m | 89 | 80 |
| 7 | Bryan Cristante | AS Roma | 28 | €7.7m | 89 | 77 |
| 8 | Joan Jordán | Deportivo Alavés | 30 | €1.0m | 89 | 85 |
| 9 | James Ward-Prowse | West Ham United | 29 | €4.5m | 88 | 84 |
| 10 | Jari Vandeputte | Cremonese | 29 | €3.2m | 88 | 80 |
| 11 | Vincent Sierro | Toulouse | 29 | €3.2m | 87 | 81 |
| 12 | Amir Richardson | Stade de Reims | 21 | €3.9m | 87 | 77 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, 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: Finishing (npG − npxG, Non-penalty goals · medium reliability
Strengths: Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Non-penalty goals /90
≈ 100% Danilo Cataldi · strong: Accurate long balls, Accurate crosses · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Accurate crosses /90, Big chances created /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Danilo Cataldi?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Leandro Paredes (AS Roma) does the closest job to Danilo Cataldi, at 91/100 on profile. Jack Hinshelwood and Gerard Gumbau follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Danilo Cataldi?
Yes — Joan Jordán (Deportivo Alavés) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €1.0m, a 85/100 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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