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 Mario Pašalić, Bruno Fernandes, James Ward-Prowse. Doppel rates Mario Pašalić (Atalanta) a 84/100 overall match — 93/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, James Ward-Prowse scores 85/100 at about €4.5m. Data as of October 2026.
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Leon Goretzka is a dynamic box-to-box midfielder, showcasing exceptional ability in both creating and finishing chances. With a Sofascore rating in the top 5% of his peers, he excels in shots, touches, and big chances created, making him a vital playmaker for Bayern München. His durability is a plus, having missed only nine games in the last three seasons, adding to his reputation as a reliable presence in midfield.
Strengths: Shots, Touches, 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 | Mario Pašalićsimilar↗ | Atalanta | 31 | €6.2m | 93 | 84 |
| 2 | Bruno Fernandessimilar↗ | Manchester United | 32 | €32m | 93 | 84 |
| 3 | James Ward-Prowsesimilar↗ | Burnley | 32 | €4.5m | 92 | 85 |
| 4 | Teun Koopmeinerssimilar↗ | Juventus | 28 | €13m | 92 | 84 |
| 5 | Joey Veermansimilar↗ | PSV Eindhoven | 28 | €26m | 92 | 84 |
| 6 | Enzo Fernándezsimilar↗ | Manchester City | 25 | €97m | 92 | 83 |
| 7 | Jude Bellinghamsimilar↗ | Real Madrid | 23 | €151m | 91 | 83 |
| 8 | Harvey Elliottsimilar↗ | Valencia | 23 | €21m | 91 | 85 |
| 9 | Nadiem Amirisimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 30 | €16m | 91 | 84 |
| 10 | Douglas Luizsimilar↗ | Juventus | 28 | €19m | 91 | 83 |
| 11 | Mathias Jensensimilar↗ | Brentford | 30 | €10m | 91 | 84 |
| 12 | Johan Manzambisimilar↗ | SC Freiburg | 21 | €54m | 91 | 83 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Leon Goretzka
≈ 100% Leon Goretzka · strong: xG + xA, Big chances created · medium reliability
Strengths: xG + xA /90, Big chances created /90, Shots /90
≈ 100% Leon Goretzka · strong: Key passes, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Key passes /90, Sofascore rating, Shots /90
≈ 100% Leon Goretzka · strong: Accurate crosses, Key passes · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Key passes /90, Big chances created /90
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to Leon Goretzka?
Statistically, Mario Pašalić (Atalanta) is the closest look-alike to Leon Goretzka — a 84/100 profile match (93/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
Who is the best replacement for Leon Goretzka?
By Doppel's fit score, Mario Pašalić (Atalanta) is the closest profile to Leon Goretzka, with a 84/100 overall match. Bruno Fernandes and James Ward-Prowse are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Leon Goretzka?
Yes. James Ward-Prowse (Burnley) 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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