Players like Leon Goretzka
CM/CDMFC Bayern München · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitLeon Goretzka's profile ↗
The players most similar to Leon Goretzka are Corentin Tolisso, Dominik Szoboszlai, Mario Pašalić. Doppel rates Corentin Tolisso (Olympique Lyonnais) a 83/100 overall match — 94/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, James Ward-Prowse scores 85/100 at about €4.5m. Data as of September 2026.
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Leon Goretzka is a dynamic box-to-box midfielder, excelling in both offensive and defensive phases. With a top 5% Sofascore rating among his peers, he showcases exceptional ability with touches and shots per 90 minutes, coupled with a knack for creating big chances and scoring non-penalty goals. His durability shines through, with only nine games missed in the last three seasons, making him a reliable asset for Bayern Munich.
Strengths: Touches, Shots, Big chances created. Availability: 9 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Leon Goretzka
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Corentin Tolissosimilar↗ | Olympique Lyonnais | 32 | €11m | 94 | 83 |
| 2 | Dominik Szoboszlaisimilar↗ | Liverpool FC | 26 | €91m | 94 | 84 |
| 3 | Mario Pašalićsimilar↗ | Atalanta | 31 | €6.2m | 93 | 84 |
| 4 | Bruno Fernandessimilar↗ | Manchester United | 32 | €32m | 93 | 84 |
| 5 | James Ward-Prowsesimilar↗ | West Ham United | 32 | €4.5m | 92 | 85 |
| 6 | Joey Veermansimilar↗ | PSV Eindhoven | 28 | €26m | 92 | 85 |
| 7 | Teun Koopmeinerssimilar↗ | Atalanta | 28 | €13m | 92 | 84 |
| 8 | Enzo Fernándezsimilar↗ | Chelsea | 25 | €87m | 92 | 83 |
| 9 | Jude Bellinghamsimilar↗ | Real Madrid | 23 | €123m | 91 | 84 |
| 10 | Nadiem Amirisimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 30 | €16m | 91 | 84 |
| 11 | Douglas Luizsimilar↗ | Aston Villa | 28 | €19m | 91 | 83 |
| 12 | Mathias Jensensimilar↗ | Brentford | 30 | €10m | 91 | 84 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Leon Goretzka
≈ 100% Leon Goretzka · strong: Possession won in att. third, Non-penalty goals · low reliability
Strengths: Possession won in att. third /90, Non-penalty goals /90, Sofascore rating
≈ 100% Leon Goretzka · strong: Accurate crosses, Touches · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Touches /90, Accurate final-third passes /90
≈ 100% Leon Goretzka · strong: xG + xA, Big chances created · medium reliability
Strengths: xG + xA /90, Big chances created /90, Shots /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Leon Goretzka?
By Doppel's fit score, Corentin Tolisso (Olympique Lyonnais) is the closest profile to Leon Goretzka, with a 83/100 overall match. Dominik Szoboszlai and Mario Pašalić are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Leon Goretzka?
Yes. James Ward-Prowse (West Ham United) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 85/100 at roughly €4.5m.
How does Doppel find players similar to Leon Goretzka?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Leon Goretzka'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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