Who should replace Nicolas Viola?
CM/CAMCagliari · 2024/25 · ranked by tactical + market fitNicolas Viola's profile ↗
Nicolas Viola is a central midfielder/attacking midfielder for Cagliari in Serie A. Notable matches that highlight players who can replace Viola include Cyril Ngonge from SSC Napoli, with a fit score of 86/100, and Nicolò Zaniolo from Udinese, who has a fit score of 85/100. These players exhibit similar tactical attributes and can effectively fulfil the same role as Viola in the squad.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cyril Ngongesimilar↗ | SSC Napoli | 26 | €6.8m | 95 | 86 |
| 2 | Nicolò Zaniolosimilar↗ | Udinese | 27 | €14m | 94 | 85 |
| 3 | Brais Méndezsimilar↗ | Real Sociedad | 29 | €7.8m | 94 | 83 |
| 4 | Thomas Brunssimilar↗ | Heracles Almelo | 34 | €200k | 93 | 83 |
| 5 | Rodrigo Zalazarsimilar↗ | Sporting Braga | 27 | €32m | 93 | 84 |
| 6 | Jack Rudonisimilar↗ | Coventry City | 25 | €21m | 93 | 84 |
| 7 | Ludovic Blassimilar↗ | Stade Rennais | 29 | €9.3m | 93 | 85 |
| 8 | Ademola Lookmansimilar↗ | Atalanta | 29 | €44m | 93 | 83 |
| 9 | Brajan Grudasimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 22 | €29m | 92 | 86 |
| 10 | Kenan Yıldızsimilar↗ | Juventus | 21 | €72m | 92 | 86 |
| 11 | Christian Pulišićsimilar↗ | AC Milan | 28 | €43m | 92 | 84 |
| 12 | Morgan Gibbs-Whitesimilar↗ | Nottingham Forest | 26 | €67m | 92 | 83 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Nicolas Viola
≈ 100% Nicolas Viola · strong: Shots, Successful dribbles · medium reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Successful dribbles /90, Non-penalty goals /90
≈ 100% Nicolas Viola · strong: Shots, Possession won in att. third · low reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Possession won in att. third /90, Key passes /90
≈ 100% Nicolas Viola · strong: Shots, Big chances created · low reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Big chances created /90, Sofascore rating
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Nicolas Viola?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Cyril Ngonge (SSC Napoli) does the closest job to Nicolas Viola, at 95/100 on profile. Nicolò Zaniolo and Brais Méndez follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Nicolas Viola?
Yes — Thomas Bruns (Heracles Almelo) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €200k, a 83/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Nicolas Viola?
Doppel learns Nicolas Viola's role profile from his 2024/25 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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