Players like Theo Valls
CMGrenoble Foot 38 · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitTheo Valls's profile ↗
The players most similar to Theo Valls are Isaac Price, Shinta Appelkamp, Nermin Karić. Doppel rates Isaac Price (West Bromwich Albion) a 85/100 overall match — 92/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Barry Bannan scores 82/100 at about €200k. Data as of July 2026.
About Theo Valls
Theo Valls is a dynamic box-to-box midfielder, showcasing elite quality with a Sofascore rating in the top 5% of his positional peers. His ability to create big chances and contribute with non-penalty goals makes him a potent offensive threat, combining creativity with a knack for scoring. With just seven games missed over the past three seasons, Valls is a durable and reliable presence in the midfield, essential for driving his team forward.
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Big chances created, Non-penalty goals. Availability: 7 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Theo Valls
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Isaac Pricesimilar↗ | West Bromwich Albion | 23 | €13m | 92 | 85 |
| 2 | Shinta Appelkampsimilar↗ | Fortuna Düsseldorf | 26 | €1.4m | 92 | 84 |
| 3 | Nermin Karićsimilar↗ | Virtus Entella | 27 | €800k | 92 | 86 |
| 4 | Markus Karlsbakksimilar↗ | Lillestrøm SK | 26 | €1.5m | 92 | 83 |
| 5 | Barry Bannansimilar↗ | Sheffield Wednesday | 37 | €200k | 92 | 82 |
| 6 | Alfie Devinesimilar↗ | Preston North End | 22 | €8.2m | 92 | 86 |
| 7 | Edenilsonsimilar↗ | Grêmio | 37 | €300k | 92 | 83 |
| 8 | Sonny Careysimilar↗ | Charlton Athletic | 25 | €4.2m | 91 | 83 |
| 9 | Qazim Lacisimilar↗ | Çaykur Rizespor | 30 | €2.9m | 91 | 83 |
| 10 | Julian Justvansimilar↗ | 1. FC Nürnberg | 28 | €2.1m | 90 | 87 |
| 11 | Habib Diarrasimilar↗ | RC Strasbourg | 22 | €37m | 90 | 82 |
| 12 | Görkem Sağlamsimilar↗ | Hatayspor | 28 | €800k | 90 | 86 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Theo Valls
≈ 100% Theo Valls · strong: Shots, Non-penalty goals · low reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Non-penalty goals /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Theo Valls · strong: Accurate crosses · medium reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90
≈ 100% Theo Valls · strong: Accurate crosses, Successful dribbles · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Successful dribbles /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Theo Valls?
By Doppel's fit score, Isaac Price (West Bromwich Albion) is the closest profile to Theo Valls, with a 85/100 overall match. Shinta Appelkamp and Nermin Karić are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Theo Valls?
Yes. Barry Bannan (Sheffield Wednesday) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 82/100 at roughly €200k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Theo Valls?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Theo Valls'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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