Players like Benjamin André
CM/CDMLille · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitBenjamin André's profile ↗
The players most similar to Benjamin André are Mats Wieffer, Elliot Anderson, Lucas Paquetá. Doppel rates Mats Wieffer (Feyenoord) a 82/100 overall match — 94/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Ross Barkley scores 82/100 at about €3.6m. Data as of September 2026.
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Benjamin André is a tenacious defensive midfielder, excelling in both duels and ball recovery, which makes him a cornerstone in Lille's midfield. With a Sofascore rating in the top 9% of his positional peers, he showcases elite tackling and aerial prowess, consistently dominating the pitch. His reliability is underscored by missing only eight games in the last three seasons, highlighting his durability and importance to the team. While he may not contribute goals, his defensive contributions are invaluable.
Strengths: Duels won, Aerial duels won, Tackles + interceptions. Availability: 8 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Benjamin André
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mats Wieffersimilar↗ | Feyenoord | 27 | €24m | 94 | 82 |
| 2 | Elliot Andersonsimilar↗ | Nottingham Forest | 24 | €68m | 93 | 81 |
| 3 | Lucas Paquetásimilar↗ | West Ham United | 29 | €36m | 93 | 83 |
| 4 | Édersonsimilar↗ | Atalanta | 27 | €43m | 92 | 83 |
| 5 | Alex Scottsimilar↗ | Bournemouth | 23 | €53m | 92 | 81 |
| 6 | Ross Barkleysimilar↗ | Luton Town | 33 | €3.6m | 91 | 82 |
| 7 | Corentin Tolissosimilar↗ | Olympique Lyonnais | 32 | €11m | 91 | 82 |
| 8 | Santi Comesañasimilar↗ | Villarreal | 30 | €8.4m | 91 | 81 |
| 9 | Leon Goretzkasimilar↗ | FC Bayern München | 31 | €11m | 91 | 83 |
| 10 | Adam Whartonsimilar↗ | Crystal Palace | 22 | €74m | 91 | 83 |
| 11 | Rodrisimilar↗ | Manchester City | 30 | €50m | 91 | 81 |
| 12 | Nico O'Reillysimilar↗ | Manchester City | 21 | €76m | 89 | 82 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Benjamin André
≈ 100% Benjamin André · strong: Sofascore rating, Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Aerial duels won /90, Duels won /90
≈ 100% Benjamin André · strong: Duels won, Touches · low reliability
Strengths: Duels won /90, Touches /90, Accurate crosses /90
≈ 100% Benjamin André · strong: Duels won, Possession won in att. third · low reliability
Strengths: Duels won /90, Possession won in att. third /90, Big chances created /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Benjamin André?
By Doppel's fit score, Mats Wieffer (Feyenoord) is the closest profile to Benjamin André, with a 82/100 overall match. Elliot Anderson and Lucas Paquetá are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Benjamin André?
Yes. Ross Barkley (Luton Town) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 82/100 at roughly €3.6m.
How does Doppel find players similar to Benjamin André?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Benjamin André's 2025/26 season, then ranks central midfielders across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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