Players like Miguel Veloso
CDM/CMPisa · 2023/24 · ranked by tactical + market fitMiguel Veloso's profile ↗
The players most similar to Miguel Veloso are Kartal Kayra Yılmaz, Rémi Oudin, Jakub Kałuziński. Doppel rates Kartal Kayra Yılmaz (Kayserispor) a 86/100 overall match — 95/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Görkem Sağlam scores 87/100 at about €800k. Data as of July 2026.
About Miguel Veloso
Miguel Veloso is a seasoned playmaker in a defensive midfield role, showcasing his ability to dictate tempo and create opportunities. With a Sofascore rating in the top 37% of his positional peers, he excels at delivering accurate crosses and generating big chances, making him a valuable asset in build-up play. At 40, his durability is impressive, having missed no games in the last three seasons, underlining his reliability and experience on the pitch.
Strengths: Accurate crosses, Big chances created. Availability: no injuries recorded in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Miguel Veloso
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kartal Kayra Yılmazsimilar↗ | Kayserispor | 26 | €2.4m | 95 | 86 |
| 2 | Rémi Oudinsimilar↗ | Lecce | 30 | €900k | 94 | 85 |
| 3 | Jakub Kałuzińskisimilar↗ | Antalyaspor | 24 | €2.3m | 94 | 83 |
| 4 | Enzo Leopoldsimilar↗ | Hannover 96 | 26 | €4.2m | 93 | 83 |
| 5 | Görkem Sağlamsimilar↗ | Hatayspor | 28 | €800k | 93 | 87 |
| 6 | Mathis Servaissimilar↗ | KV Mechelen | 22 | €3.8m | 92 | 84 |
| 7 | Simone Pontissosimilar↗ | Catanzaro | 29 | €1.1m | 92 | 84 |
| 8 | Doğucan Haspolatsimilar↗ | KVC Westerlo | 26 | €5.2m | 92 | 84 |
| 9 | Max Birdsimilar↗ | Bristol City | 26 | €2.4m | 92 | 86 |
| 10 | Mika Baursimilar↗ | SC Paderborn 07 | 22 | €4.7m | 92 | 83 |
| 11 | Lincolnsimilar↗ | FC Alverca | 28 | €3.7m | 92 | 84 |
| 12 | Barry Bannansimilar↗ | Sheffield Wednesday | 37 | €200k | 91 | 82 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Miguel Veloso
≈ 100% Miguel Veloso · strong: Accurate crosses, Big chances created · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Big chances created /90, Accurate long balls /90
≈ 100% Miguel Veloso · strong: Accurate crosses, Key passes · medium reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Key passes /90, Big chances created /90
≈ 100% Miguel Veloso · strong: Accurate crosses, Key passes · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Key passes /90, Accurate long balls /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Miguel Veloso?
By Doppel's fit score, Kartal Kayra Yılmaz (Kayserispor) is the closest profile to Miguel Veloso, with a 86/100 overall match. Rémi Oudin and Jakub Kałuziński are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Miguel Veloso?
Yes. Görkem Sağlam (Hatayspor) plays a similar defensive midfielder role and rates 87/100 at roughly €800k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Miguel Veloso?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Miguel Veloso's 2023/24 season, then ranks defensive midfielders across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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