Players like Aleksandr Golovin
CAM/LWAS Monaco · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitAleksandr Golovin's profile ↗
The players most similar to Aleksandr Golovin are Rodrigo Riquelme, Sofiane Diop, Afonso Moreira. Doppel rates Rodrigo Riquelme (Real Betis) a 81/100 overall match — 90/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Rodrigo Riquelme scores 81/100 at about €4.3m. Data as of October 2026.
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Aleksandr Golovin is an elite attacking midfielder known for his vision and playmaking ability, excelling in delivering accurate long balls and final-third passes. With a top 2% Sofascore rating among his peers, he consistently impacts games, contributing 6 goals and 6 assists in the current season. However, his injury history raises concerns about durability, having missed significant time over the last three seasons. When fit, Golovin is a game-changer capable of unlocking defenses with his creativity and precision.
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Accurate long balls, Accurate final-third passes. Availability: 39 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Aleksandr Golovin
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rodrigo Riquelmesimilar↗ | Real Betis | 26 | €4.3m | 90 | 81 |
| 2 | Sofiane Diopsimilar↗ | Nice | 26 | €14m | 89 | 82 |
| 3 | Afonso Moreirasimilar↗ | Bayer 04 Leverkusen | 21 | €18m | 89 | 82 |
| 4 | Nico Pazsimilar↗ | Como | 22 | €86m | 89 | 80 |
| 5 | Giovani Lo Celsosimilar↗ | Real Betis | 30 | €7.8m | 89 | 82 |
| 6 | Abdessamad Ezzalzoulisimilar↗ | Real Betis | 25 | €43m | 89 | 81 |
| 7 | Florian Wirtzsimilar↗ | Liverpool FC | 23 | €95m | 88 | 80 |
| 8 | Justin Kluivertsimilar↗ | Bournemouth | 27 | €24m | 88 | 82 |
| 9 | Malik Tillmansimilar↗ | Bayer 04 Leverkusen | 24 | €27m | 88 | 80 |
| 10 | Pablo Pagissimilar↗ | Paris FC | 24 | €14m | 88 | 82 |
| 11 | Cameron Puertassimilar↗ | SV Werder Bremen | 28 | €6.8m | 88 | 83 |
| 12 | Malick Fofanasimilar↗ | Olympique Lyonnais | 21 | €29m | 88 | 81 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Aleksandr Golovin
≈ 100% Aleksandr Golovin · strong: Big chances created, Possession won in att. third · medium reliability
Strengths: Big chances created /90, Possession won in att. third /90, Touches /90
≈ 100% Aleksandr Golovin · strong: Accurate long balls, xG + xA · medium reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Aleksandr Golovin · strong: Accurate crosses, Big chances created · medium reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Big chances created /90, Duels won /90
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to Aleksandr Golovin?
Statistically, Rodrigo Riquelme (Real Betis) is the closest look-alike to Aleksandr Golovin — a 81/100 profile match (90/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
Who is the best replacement for Aleksandr Golovin?
By Doppel's fit score, Rodrigo Riquelme (Real Betis) is the closest profile to Aleksandr Golovin, with a 81/100 overall match. Sofiane Diop and Afonso Moreira are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Aleksandr Golovin?
Yes. Rodrigo Riquelme (Real Betis) plays a similar attacking midfielder role and rates 81/100 at roughly €4.3m.
How does Doppel find players similar to Aleksandr Golovin?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Aleksandr Golovin's 2025/26 season, then ranks attacking midfielders across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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