Who should replace Nicolas Viola?
CM/CAMCagliari · 2024/25 · ranked by tactical + market fit
If a club needs to replace Nicolas Viola, the best-fitting central midfielders are Cyril Ngonge, Nicolò Zaniolo, Sergio Arribas. Cyril Ngonge (SSC Napoli) matches the role at 94/100 on tactical profile (85/100 overall). A cheaper option: Cyril Ngonge at about €6.8m. Data as of July 2026.
Best replacements for Nicolas Viola
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cyril Ngonge | SSC Napoli | 23 | €6.8m | 94 | 85 |
| 2 | Nicolò Zaniolo | Udinese | 26 | €14m | 93 | 83 |
| 3 | Sergio Arribas | Almería | 22 | €19m | 92 | 85 |
| 4 | Ludovic Blas | Stade Rennais | 27 | €9.3m | 92 | 84 |
| 5 | Brais Méndez | Real Sociedad | 26 | €7.8m | 92 | 81 |
| 6 | Sebastiano Esposito | Cagliari | 23 | €14m | 91 | 82 |
| 7 | Lazar Samardžić | Udinese | 21 | €16m | 91 | 83 |
| 8 | Yáser Asprilla | Girona FC | 21 | €15m | 91 | 82 |
| 9 | Kevin Sessa | 1. FC Heidenheim | 23 | €800k | 91 | 86 |
| 10 | Andrea Colpani | Monza | 24 | €3.8m | 91 | 83 |
| 11 | Grigoris Kastanos | Salernitana | 25 | €1.4m | 91 | 82 |
| 12 | Christian Pulišić | AC Milan | 25 | €43m | 90 | 83 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, 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: Non-penalty goals, Shots · medium reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Shots /90, xG + xA /90
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 94/100 on profile. Nicolò Zaniolo and Sergio Arribas follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Nicolas Viola?
Yes — Cyril Ngonge (SSC Napoli) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €6.8m, a 85/100 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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