based on the 2025/26 season · updated 18 Aug 2026
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Scout report
D. Cataldi is a 32-year-old central midfielder at Lazio, enjoying a standout season — 3 goals and 3 assists in 27 appearances, a Season grade of 37, top 15% of Serie A central midfielders. On long-term scout potential he's rated 35.6, ranking 172nd of 194 in the Serie A. A seasoned veteran, he has been a rotation option (58.3% of available minutes). His defensive output reads 2.89 tackles, blocks and interceptions per 90. Below: strengths, watch-points, market-value outlook and the latest transfer news on Cataldi.
Judged on this season alone, Cataldi graded 37 — a strong campaign that ranks top 16% of the 39 central midfielders in the Serie A, on 3 goals, 3 assists and 2.89 defensive actions per 90.
Year-on-year, that's broadly in line with last season (Season 36 → 37). Across the 6 seasons we hold, it's his best return yet.
On long-term talent our Rating reads 36, 35th of 39 of the 39 central midfielders in the Serie A. At 32 Cataldi is into the veteran stage, where the age curve weighs on the projection, and a market index of 14.7 reflects that trajectory.
A career still climbing — Cataldi is at his peak right now, and the curve hasn't flattened.
Output in context · Lazio finished 9th of 20 · a mid-table side
2.89 tackles, blocks & interceptions per 90 — moderate defensive volume, with 9 clean sheets across 27 appearances. Going forward he chipped in 3 goals and 3 assists — a useful bonus from the back.
Strengths
- Attacking threat. Chips in from deep: 0.27 goal involvements per 90, useful for a central midfielder.
- Pedigree. Performing in a top-tier setting (team strength 89.1/100).
Watch points
- Game time. Only 58.3% of available minutes — needs a settled run to prove the level.
- Age curve. At 32, both level and resale value are on the downslope.
- Level. Rates below a nailed-on top-tier starter on our model.
Outlook
With a Rating of 35.6, Cataldi carries the 35th-highest potential of the central midfielders in the Serie A of 39. Defensively he reads as moderate defensive volume (2.89 tackles, blocks & interceptions per 90). Veteran phase — a short-term, lower-fee proposition as both level and value decline (0.8× and falling).
Generated from Field Insider's rating model · AI-written analysis to follow.
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Bars = where he ranks among central midfielders in the Serie A with 600+ minutes this season.
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