Who should replace Patrizio Masini?
CM/CDMGenoa · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitPatrizio Masini's profile ↗
If a club needs to replace Patrizio Masini, the best-fitting central midfielders are Ryan Yates, Nicolás Domínguez, Wilfred Ndidi. Ryan Yates (Nottingham Forest) matches the role at 94/100 on tactical profile (75/100 overall). A cheaper option: Rubén Alcaraz at about €300k. Data as of July 2026.
Best replacements for Patrizio Masini
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ryan Yatessimilar↗ | Nottingham Forest | 29 | €7.2m | 94 | 75 |
| 2 | Nicolás Domínguezsimilar↗ | Nottingham Forest | 28 | €14m | 94 | 74 |
| 3 | Wilfred Ndidisimilar↗ | Leicester City | 30 | €7.5m | 91 | 73 |
| 4 | Nicolás Capaldosimilar↗ | Hamburger SV | 28 | €8.4m | 91 | 75 |
| 5 | Gonzalo Escalantesimilar↗ | Cádiz | 33 | €400k | 89 | 77 |
| 6 | Yohann Magninsimilar↗ | Clermont Foot | 29 | €900k | 89 | 73 |
| 7 | Rubén Alcarazsimilar↗ | Cádiz | 35 | €300k | 89 | 74 |
| 8 | Mikel Vesgasimilar↗ | Athletic Club | 33 | €1.2m | 88 | 77 |
| 9 | Mats Wieffersimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 27 | €24m | 88 | 72 |
| 10 | Christian Nørgaardsimilar↗ | Brentford | 32 | €4.8m | 88 | 75 |
| 11 | Anton Stachsimilar↗ | TSG Hoffenheim | 28 | €27m | 87 | 72 |
| 12 | Philipp Sandersimilar↗ | Borussia M'gladbach | 28 | €4.2m | 87 | 73 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Patrizio Masini
≈ 100% Patrizio Masini · strong: Duels won, Aerial duels won · medium reliability
Strengths: Duels won /90, Aerial duels won /90, Tackles + interceptions /90
≈ 100% Patrizio Masini · strong: Tackles + interceptions, Clearances · medium reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90, Clearances /90, Duels won /90
≈ 100% Patrizio Masini · strong: Clearances, Tackles + interceptions · low reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Tackles + interceptions /90, Aerial duels won /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Patrizio Masini?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Ryan Yates (Nottingham Forest) does the closest job to Patrizio Masini, at 94/100 on profile. Nicolás Domínguez and Wilfred Ndidi follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Patrizio Masini?
Yes — Rubén Alcaraz (Cádiz) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €300k, a 74/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Patrizio Masini?
Doppel learns Patrizio Masini'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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