Who should replace Hans Nicolussi Caviglia?
CDM/CMParma · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitHans Nicolussi Caviglia's profile ↗
If a club needs to replace Hans Nicolussi Caviglia, the best-fitting defensive midfielders are Răzvan Marin, Filip Ugrinić, Gerard Gumbau. Răzvan Marin (Empoli) matches the role at 91/100 on tactical profile (78/100 overall). A cheaper option: Gerard Gumbau at about €1.2m. Data as of July 2026.
Best replacements for Hans Nicolussi Caviglia
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Răzvan Marinsimilar↗ | Empoli | 27 | €4.2m | 91 | 78 |
| 2 | Filip Ugrinićsimilar↗ | Valencia | 26 | €5.7m | 91 | 78 |
| 3 | Gerard Gumbausimilar↗ | Granada | 29 | €1.2m | 91 | 80 |
| 4 | Gvidas Gineitissimilar↗ | Torino | 21 | €5.0m | 91 | 78 |
| 5 | Carles Aleñásimilar↗ | Deportivo Alavés | 27 | €2.8m | 90 | 81 |
| 6 | Alexander Prasssimilar↗ | TSG Hoffenheim | 23 | €8.7m | 90 | 79 |
| 7 | Rocco Reitzsimilar↗ | Borussia M'gladbach | 23 | €22m | 89 | 80 |
| 8 | Niklas Schmidtsimilar↗ | Toulouse | 25 | €1.6m | 89 | 81 |
| 9 | Edu Expósitosimilar↗ | Espanyol | 29 | €4.5m | 89 | 83 |
| 10 | Jon Ander Olasagastisimilar↗ | Levante UD | 25 | €2.7m | 89 | 82 |
| 11 | Pablo Martínezsimilar↗ | Levante UD | 27 | €3.1m | 89 | 82 |
| 12 | Emirhan İlkhansimilar↗ | Torino | 21 | €6.3m | 88 | 81 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Hans Nicolussi Caviglia
≈ 100% Hans Nicolussi Caviglia · strong: Accurate crosses, Key passes · medium reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Key passes /90, Shots /90
≈ 100% Hans Nicolussi Caviglia · strong: Big chances created, Accurate crosses · medium reliability
Strengths: Big chances created /90, Accurate crosses /90, Clearances /90
≈ 100% Hans Nicolussi Caviglia · 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 Hans Nicolussi Caviglia?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Răzvan Marin (Empoli) does the closest job to Hans Nicolussi Caviglia, at 91/100 on profile. Filip Ugrinić and Gerard Gumbau follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Hans Nicolussi Caviglia?
Yes — Gerard Gumbau (Granada) plays a similar defensive midfielder role at roughly €1.2m, a 80/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Hans Nicolussi Caviglia?
Doppel learns Hans Nicolussi Caviglia's role profile from his 2025/26 season and ranks defensive midfielders across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they do the same job, adjusted for league strength.
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