Players like Maxence Carlier
CDM/CM/CBNancy · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitMaxence Carlier's profile ↗
Maxence Carlier is a defensive midfielder/central midfielder for Nancy in Ligue 2, with 27 appearances and 2 assists in the 2025/26 season. Players similar to Carlier include Pascal Klemens from Hertha BSC (fit 81/100) and Enrique Lofolomo from SV Zulte Waregem (fit 81/100), both offering comparable attributes and roles. Diego Sánchez from Sporting Gijón and Gerard Yepes from Sampdoria also present strong alternatives, with fit scores of 82/100.
About Maxence Carlier
Maxence Carlier profiles as a defensive midfielder, but his current metrics indicate he struggles to impact games effectively. With a Sofascore rating in the bottom 20% of his peers, he lacks standout strengths and has low involvement in key areas such as touches and duels won. Despite his experience and durability with 27 appearances this season, he has yet to establish himself as a reliable presence in the midfield.
12 players most similar to Maxence Carlier
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pascal Klemenssimilar↗ | Hertha BSC | 21 | €2.1m | 92 | 81 |
| 2 | Enrique Lofolomosimilar↗ | SV Zulte Waregem | 26 | €1.1m | 92 | 81 |
| 3 | Diego Sánchezsimilar↗ | Sporting Gijón | 23 | €1.5m | 91 | 82 |
| 4 | Gerard Yepessimilar↗ | Sampdoria | 24 | €700k | 91 | 82 |
| 5 | Fabio Ruggerisimilar↗ | Salernitana | 22 | €1.3m | 91 | 80 |
| 6 | Julien Kouadiosimilar↗ | Annecy FC | 27 | €900k | 91 | 80 |
| 7 | Raphaël Lipinskisimilar↗ | Rodez AF | 24 | €1.4m | 91 | 80 |
| 8 | Rafael Britosimilar↗ | Casa Pia | 24 | €600k | 90 | 80 |
| 9 | Novatus Miroshisimilar↗ | Göztepe | 24 | €4.6m | 90 | 84 |
| 10 | Tomy Carbonellsimilar↗ | Real Sociedad B | 21 | €900k | 90 | 81 |
| 11 | Iker Cordobasimilar↗ | Mirandés | 21 | €500k | 89 | 80 |
| 12 | Henrik Heggheimsimilar↗ | Viking FK | 25 | €1.9m | 89 | 80 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Maxence Carlier
≈ 100% Maxence Carlier · strong: Aerial duels won % · medium reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %
≈ 100% Maxence Carlier · medium reliability
≈ 100% Maxence Carlier · strong: Accurate crosses · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Maxence Carlier?
By Doppel's fit score, Pascal Klemens (Hertha BSC) is the closest profile to Maxence Carlier, with a 81/100 overall match. Enrique Lofolomo and Diego Sánchez are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Maxence Carlier?
Yes. Rafael Brito (Casa Pia) plays a similar defensive midfielder role and rates 80/100 at roughly €600k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Maxence Carlier?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Maxence Carlier's 2025/26 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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