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 Paul Nebel, Joan Jordán, Harvey Elliott. Doppel rates Paul Nebel (1. FSV Mainz 05) a 85/100 overall match — 87/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Joan Jordán scores 85/100 at about €1.0m. Data as of July 2026.
12 players most similar to Leon Goretzka
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Paul Nebelsimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 22 | €17m | 87 | 85 |
| 2 | Joan Jordánsimilar↗ | Deportivo Alavés | 30 | €1.0m | 89 | 85 |
| 3 | Harvey Elliottsimilar↗ | Liverpool FC | 20 | €21m | 90 | 85 |
| 4 | Kevin Stögersimilar↗ | VfL Bochum 1848 | 30 | €1.9m | 86 | 84 |
| 5 | Bruno Fernandessimilar↗ | Manchester United | 29 | €32m | 91 | 84 |
| 6 | James Ward-Prowsesimilar↗ | West Ham United | 29 | €4.5m | 89 | 84 |
| 7 | Pascal Großsimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 32 | €2.3m | 89 | 84 |
| 8 | Mario Pašalićsimilar↗ | Atalanta | 28 | €6.2m | 91 | 84 |
| 9 | Teun Koopmeinerssimilar↗ | Atalanta | 25 | €13m | 90 | 84 |
| 10 | Enzo Millotsimilar↗ | VfB Stuttgart | 21 | €23m | 86 | 83 |
| 11 | Fabián Ruizsimilar↗ | Paris Saint-Germain | 28 | €29m | 93 | 83 |
| 12 | Hakan Çalhanoğlusimilar↗ | Inter | 29 | €17m | 88 | 83 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Leon Goretzka
≈ 100% Leon Goretzka · strong: Non-penalty goals, Finishing (npG − npxG · low reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90), xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Leon Goretzka · strong: Accurate long balls, Accurate crosses · medium reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Accurate crosses /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Leon Goretzka · strong: Shots, Possession won in att. third · medium reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Possession won in att. third /90, xG + xA /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Leon Goretzka?
By Doppel's fit score, Paul Nebel (1. FSV Mainz 05) is the closest profile to Leon Goretzka, with a 85/100 overall match. Joan Jordán and Harvey Elliott are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Leon Goretzka?
Yes. Joan Jordán (Deportivo Alavés) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 85/100 at roughly €1.0m.
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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