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 (Atlético Madrid) 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 September 2026.
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Aleksandr Golovin is a creative attacking midfielder with a knack for orchestrating play from the left wing. With a Sofascore rating in the top 6% of his positional peers, he excels in delivering precise long balls and final-third passes, making him a vital asset in unlocking defenses. While his injury history raises concerns about availability, when fit, his vision and technical prowess can turn games in Monaco's favor, showcasing his elite quality.
Strengths: Accurate long balls, Accurate final-third passes, Sofascore rating. 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↗ | Atlético Madrid | 26 | €4.3m | 90 | 81 |
| 2 | Sofiane Diopsimilar↗ | Nice | 26 | €14m | 89 | 82 |
| 3 | Afonso Moreirasimilar↗ | Olympique Lyonnais | 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 | 88 | 81 |
| 7 | Florian Wirtzsimilar↗ | Liverpool FC | 23 | €95m | 88 | 80 |
| 8 | Justin Kluivertsimilar↗ | Bournemouth | 27 | €24m | 88 | 82 |
| 9 | Malik Tillmansimilar↗ | PSV Eindhoven | 24 | €27m | 88 | 80 |
| 10 | Pablo Pagissimilar↗ | Lorient | 24 | €14m | 88 | 82 |
| 11 | Malick Fofanasimilar↗ | Olympique Lyonnais | 21 | €29m | 88 | 81 |
| 12 | Cameron Puertassimilar↗ | Royale Union Saint-Gilloise | 28 | €6.8m | 88 | 83 |
* 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 best replacement for Aleksandr Golovin?
By Doppel's fit score, Rodrigo Riquelme (Atlético Madrid) 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 (Atlético Madrid) 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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