Players like Imrân Louza
CM/CDMWatford · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitImrân Louza's profile ↗
Imrân Louza is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for Watford in the Championship, featuring in 42 matches during the 2025/26 season, scoring 7 goals and providing 9 assists. Players similar to Louza include Lucas Da Cunha from Como with a fit score of 87/100, and Brais Méndez from Real Sociedad, who has a fit score of 86/100. These players share a comparable role and statistical profile, making them suitable alternatives for teams seeking similar talents.
About Imrân Louza
Imrân Louza is a dynamic central midfielder known for his playmaking ability and vision on the ball. With a Sofascore rating in the top 5% of his peers, he excels at creating big chances and delivering accurate crosses and long balls, making him a pivotal figure in attacking transitions. His durability stands out, having missed no games in the last three seasons, showcasing his reliability and fitness. While he may not dominate defensively, his offensive contributions make him a key asset in any midfield setup.
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Accurate crosses, Big chances created. Availability: no injuries recorded in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Imrân Louza
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lucas Da Cunhasimilar↗ | Como | 25 | €18m | 96 | 87 |
| 2 | Brais Méndezsimilar↗ | Real Sociedad | 29 | €7.8m | 95 | 86 |
| 3 | Douglas Luizsimilar↗ | Aston Villa | 28 | €19m | 95 | 86 |
| 4 | Steven Berghuissimilar↗ | AFC Ajax | 35 | €2.1m | 95 | 87 |
| 5 | Teun Koopmeinerssimilar↗ | Atalanta | 28 | €13m | 94 | 86 |
| 6 | Joey Veermansimilar↗ | PSV Eindhoven | 28 | €26m | 94 | 86 |
| 7 | Kevin Stögersimilar↗ | VfL Bochum 1848 | 33 | €1.9m | 94 | 88 |
| 8 | Nadiem Amirisimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 30 | €16m | 94 | 86 |
| 9 | Kike Pérezsimilar↗ | Venezia | 29 | €2.3m | 94 | 86 |
| 10 | Florian Neuhaussimilar↗ | Borussia M'gladbach | 29 | €2.7m | 94 | 86 |
| 11 | İlkay Gündoğansimilar↗ | FC Barcelona | 36 | €1.9m | 94 | 88 |
| 12 | Mathias Jensensimilar↗ | Brentford | 30 | €10m | 94 | 86 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Imrân Louza
≈ 100% Imrân Louza · strong: Touches, xG + xA · low reliability
Strengths: Touches /90, xG + xA /90, Accurate final-third passes /90
≈ 100% Imrân Louza · strong: Shots, Big chances created · low reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Big chances created /90, Non-penalty goals /90
≈ 100% Imrân Louza · strong: Touches, xG + xA · low reliability
Strengths: Touches /90, xG + xA /90, Sofascore rating
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Imrân Louza?
By Doppel's fit score, Lucas Da Cunha (Como) is the closest profile to Imrân Louza, with a 87/100 overall match. Brais Méndez and Douglas Luiz are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Imrân Louza?
Yes. Kevin Stöger (VfL Bochum 1848) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 88/100 at roughly €1.9m.
How does Doppel find players similar to Imrân Louza?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Imrân Louza'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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