Players like Morgan Sanson
CM/CDMNice · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitMorgan Sanson's profile ↗
The players most similar to Morgan Sanson are Ayoni Santos, Pablo Ibáñez, Paul Wanner. Doppel rates Ayoni Santos (Sparta Rotterdam) a 82/100 overall match — 93/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Irakli Yegoian scores 85/100 at about €1.7m. Data as of September 2026.
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Morgan Sanson is a dynamic central midfielder who excels in creating opportunities and winning possession in advanced areas, showcasing his ability as a playmaker. Although his overall quality ranks in the bottom 35% of his peers, he stands out with elite contributions in key passes and accurate crosses, making him a valuable asset in build-up play. However, his injury history has limited his availability, which could hinder his potential impact on the pitch.
Strengths: Possession won in att. third, Key passes, Accurate crosses. Availability: 43 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Morgan Sanson
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ayoni Santossimilar↗ | Sparta Rotterdam | 21 | €2.1m | 93 | 82 |
| 2 | Pablo Ibáñezsimilar↗ | Deportivo Alavés | 28 | €4.1m | 91 | 82 |
| 3 | Paul Wannersimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 21 | €23m | 91 | 83 |
| 4 | Curtis Jonessimilar↗ | Liverpool FC | 25 | €33m | 90 | 82 |
| 5 | Luka Sučićsimilar↗ | Real Sociedad | 24 | €11m | 90 | 82 |
| 6 | Dehmaine Tabibousimilar↗ | Nantes | 21 | €5.4m | 90 | 82 |
| 7 | Irakli Yegoiansimilar↗ | Excelsior | 22 | €1.7m | 89 | 85 |
| 8 | Félix Lemaréchalsimilar↗ | Cercle Brugge | 23 | €6.5m | 89 | 82 |
| 9 | Edu Expósitosimilar↗ | Espanyol | 30 | €4.5m | 89 | 84 |
| 10 | Dani Rodríguezsimilar↗ | Mallorca | 38 | €100k | 88 | 82 |
| 11 | Mattias Svanbergsimilar↗ | VfL Wolfsburg | 27 | €8.3m | 88 | 82 |
| 12 | Diego Gómezsimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 23 | €27m | 88 | 82 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Morgan Sanson
≈ 100% Morgan Sanson · strong: Successful dribbles, Tackles + interceptions · medium reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Tackles + interceptions /90, Duels won /90
≈ 100% Morgan Sanson · strong: Duels won, Successful dribbles · low reliability
Strengths: Duels won /90, Successful dribbles /90, Shots /90
≈ 100% Morgan Sanson · strong: Successful dribbles, Possession won in att. third · medium reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Possession won in att. third /90, xG + xA /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Morgan Sanson?
By Doppel's fit score, Ayoni Santos (Sparta Rotterdam) is the closest profile to Morgan Sanson, with a 82/100 overall match. Pablo Ibáñez and Paul Wanner are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Morgan Sanson?
Yes. Irakli Yegoian (Excelsior) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 85/100 at roughly €1.7m.
How does Doppel find players similar to Morgan Sanson?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Morgan Sanson'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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