Players like Joshua Kimmich
CM/CDMFC Bayern München · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitJoshua Kimmich's profile ↗
The players most similar to Joshua Kimmich are Pascal Groß, Fabián Ruiz, Bruno Fernandes. Doppel rates Pascal Groß (Brighton & Hove Albion) a 89/100 overall match — 96/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Kevin Stöger scores 88/100 at about €1.9m. Data as of September 2026.
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Joshua Kimmich is a maestro in central midfield, epitomizing the role of a deep-lying playmaker with his exceptional vision and passing accuracy. With a Sofascore rating in the top 1% of his peers, he consistently dictates the tempo, delivering precise final-third passes and long balls that open up defenses. His reliability is underscored by only 10 games missed over the last three seasons, showcasing his durability and importance to Bayern München's midfield. While aerial duels aren’t his strong suit, his overall impact is undeniable.
Strengths: Touches, Accurate final-third passes, Sofascore rating. Availability: 10 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Joshua Kimmich
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pascal Großsimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 35 | €2.3m | 96 | 89 |
| 2 | Fabián Ruizsimilar↗ | Paris Saint-Germain | 30 | €29m | 95 | 84 |
| 3 | Bruno Fernandessimilar↗ | Manchester United | 32 | €32m | 95 | 85 |
| 4 | Kevin Stögersimilar↗ | VfL Bochum 1848 | 33 | €1.9m | 95 | 88 |
| 5 | İlkay Gündoğansimilar↗ | FC Barcelona | 36 | €1.9m | 95 | 88 |
| 6 | Enzo Fernándezsimilar↗ | Chelsea | 25 | €87m | 94 | 85 |
| 7 | Arda Gülersimilar↗ | Real Madrid | 21 | €87m | 94 | 85 |
| 8 | Kevin De Bruynesimilar↗ | Manchester City | 35 | €8.3m | 94 | 85 |
| 9 | Lucas Da Cunhasimilar↗ | Como | 25 | €18m | 94 | 86 |
| 10 | Joey Veermansimilar↗ | PSV Eindhoven | 28 | €26m | 94 | 86 |
| 11 | Steven Berghuissimilar↗ | AFC Ajax | 35 | €2.1m | 94 | 86 |
| 12 | Imrân Louzasimilar↗ | Watford | 27 | €13m | 94 | 86 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Joshua Kimmich
≈ 100% Joshua Kimmich · strong: Accurate crosses, Touches · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Touches /90, Key passes /90
≈ 100% Joshua Kimmich · strong: Accurate final-third passes, Touches · medium reliability
Strengths: Accurate final-third passes /90, Touches /90, Big chances created /90
≈ 100% Joshua Kimmich · strong: Key passes, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Key passes /90, Sofascore rating, Shots /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Joshua Kimmich?
By Doppel's fit score, Pascal Groß (Brighton & Hove Albion) is the closest profile to Joshua Kimmich, with a 89/100 overall match. Fabián Ruiz and Bruno Fernandes are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Joshua Kimmich?
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 Joshua Kimmich?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Joshua Kimmich'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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