Players like Sven Köhler
CM/CDM/CBEintracht Braunschweig · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitSven Köhler's profile ↗
The players most similar to Sven Köhler are Ben Whiteman, Nicolas Madsen, Jakub Kałuziński. Doppel rates Ben Whiteman (Preston North End) a 84/100 overall match — 94/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Joris van Overeem scores 83/100 at about €900k. Data as of July 2026.
About Sven Köhler
Sven Köhler is a creative deep-lying playmaker, excelling in orchestrating attacks from midfield. With a Sofascore rating placing him in the top 21% of his peers, he showcases his vision through impressive metrics in big chances created and accurate deliveries, both from crosses and long balls. His durability is a significant asset, having missed only three games in the last three seasons, underscoring his reliability in the engine room. While he’s not a goal-scoring threat, his playmaking ability makes him a key asset for any team.
Strengths: Big chances created, Accurate crosses, Accurate long balls. Availability: 3 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Sven Köhler
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ben Whitemansimilar↗ | Preston North End | 30 | €2.1m | 94 | 84 |
| 2 | Nicolas Madsensimilar↗ | Queens Park Rangers | 26 | €5.2m | 92 | 84 |
| 3 | Jakub Kałuzińskisimilar↗ | Antalyaspor | 24 | €2.3m | 91 | 85 |
| 4 | Kartal Kayra Yılmazsimilar↗ | Kayserispor | 26 | €2.4m | 91 | 86 |
| 5 | Siebe Schrijverssimilar↗ | Oud-Heverlee Leuven | 30 | €1.4m | 91 | 83 |
| 6 | Pepelusimilar↗ | Valencia | 28 | €7.3m | 91 | 85 |
| 7 | Enzo Leopoldsimilar↗ | Hannover 96 | 26 | €4.2m | 90 | 84 |
| 8 | Joris van Overeemsimilar↗ | SC Heerenveen | 32 | €900k | 90 | 83 |
| 9 | Doğucan Haspolatsimilar↗ | KVC Westerlo | 26 | €5.2m | 90 | 85 |
| 10 | Aleksandar Stankovićsimilar↗ | Club Brugge KV | 21 | €31m | 90 | 82 |
| 11 | Dani Parejosimilar↗ | Villarreal | 37 | €1.0m | 89 | 83 |
| 12 | Adem Zorganesimilar↗ | RC Sporting Charleroi | 26 | €13m | 89 | 83 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Sven Köhler
≈ 100% Sven Köhler · strong: Accurate crosses, Key passes · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Key passes /90, Sofascore rating
≈ 100% Sven Köhler · strong: Accurate crosses, Key passes · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Key passes /90, Sofascore rating
≈ 100% Sven Köhler · 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 Sven Köhler?
By Doppel's fit score, Ben Whiteman (Preston North End) is the closest profile to Sven Köhler, with a 84/100 overall match. Nicolas Madsen and Jakub Kałuziński are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Sven Köhler?
Yes. Joris van Overeem (SC Heerenveen) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 83/100 at roughly €900k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Sven Köhler?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Sven Köhler'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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