Who should replace Patrizio Masini?
CM/CDMAscoli · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitPatrizio Masini's profile ↗
Patrizio Masini is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for Ascoli in Serie B, with 28 appearances and 1 assist in the 2025/26 season. For those seeking the best replacement for Masini, Mikel Vesga of Athletic Club offers a strong tactical fit with a score of 81/100, while Nicolás Domínguez and Ryan Yates from Nottingham Forest both present solid alternatives with fit scores of 78/100.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nicolás Domínguezsimilar↗ | Nottingham Forest | 28 | €14m | 95 | 78 |
| 2 | Ryan Yatessimilar↗ | Nottingham Forest | 29 | €7.2m | 94 | 78 |
| 3 | Mikel Vesgasimilar↗ | Athletic Club | 33 | €1.2m | 91 | 81 |
| 4 | Rubén Alcarazsimilar↗ | Cádiz | 35 | €300k | 91 | 78 |
| 5 | Eric Garcíasimilar↗ | FC Barcelona | 25 | €39m | 91 | 77 |
| 6 | Roberto Gagliardinisimilar↗ | Monza | 32 | €1.2m | 90 | 79 |
| 7 | Nicolás Capaldosimilar↗ | Hamburger SV | 28 | €8.4m | 90 | 77 |
| 8 | Jackson Irvinesimilar↗ | FC St. Pauli | 33 | €1.1m | 90 | 80 |
| 9 | Will Hughessimilar↗ | Crystal Palace | 31 | €4.6m | 90 | 77 |
| 10 | Enric Llansanasimilar↗ | Go Ahead Eagles | 25 | €2.1m | 89 | 80 |
| 11 | Ander Herrerasimilar↗ | Athletic Club | 37 | €400k | 89 | 79 |
| 12 | Novatus Miroshisimilar↗ | Göztepe | 24 | €4.6m | 89 | 80 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Patrizio Masini
≈ 100% Patrizio Masini · strong: Tackles + interceptions, Duels won · medium reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90, Duels won /90, Clearances /90
≈ 100% Patrizio Masini · strong: Duels won, Tackles + interceptions · medium reliability
Strengths: Duels won /90, Tackles + interceptions /90, Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% Patrizio Masini · strong: Tackles + interceptions, Possession won in att. third · medium reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90, Possession won in att. third /90, Aerial duels won /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Patrizio Masini?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Nicolás Domínguez (Nottingham Forest) does the closest job to Patrizio Masini, at 95/100 on profile. Ryan Yates and Mikel Vesga 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 78/100 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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