Players like Tom Krauß
CM/CDMLuton Town · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitTom Krauß's profile ↗
The players most similar to Tom Krauß are Anouar El Azzouzi, Peer Koopmeiners, Beñat Gerenabarrena. Doppel rates Anouar El Azzouzi (PEC Zwolle) a 78/100 overall match — 92/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Ander Herrera scores 79/100 at about €400k. Data as of September 2026.
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Tom Krauß is a tenacious defensive midfielder, excelling in breaking up play and providing a solid shield for the backline. With elite metrics in tackles, interceptions, and duels won, he is a key disruptor in the midfield, contributing significantly to his team's defensive stability. His reliability is underscored by minimal missed games over the past three seasons, making him a durable asset for Luton Town. While not a goal-scoring threat, his primary role as a defensive anchor is executed with impressive quality.
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions, Clearances, Duels won. Availability: 7 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Tom Krauß
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Anouar El Azzouzisimilar↗ | PEC Zwolle | 25 | €1.6m | 92 | 78 |
| 2 | Peer Koopmeinerssimilar↗ | AZ Alkmaar | 26 | €13m | 90 | 78 |
| 3 | Beñat Gerenabarrenasimilar↗ | CD Castellón | 23 | €1.0m | 89 | 81 |
| 4 | James Garnersimilar↗ | Everton | 25 | €48m | 89 | 78 |
| 5 | Ander Herrerasimilar↗ | Athletic Club | 37 | €400k | 89 | 79 |
| 6 | Enric Llansanasimilar↗ | Go Ahead Eagles | 25 | €2.1m | 88 | 79 |
| 7 | Alexander Prasssimilar↗ | TSG Hoffenheim | 25 | €8.7m | 88 | 79 |
| 8 | Daichi Kamadasimilar↗ | Crystal Palace | 30 | €10m | 88 | 79 |
| 9 | Rocco Reitzsimilar↗ | Borussia M'gladbach | 24 | €22m | 88 | 80 |
| 10 | Alex Scottsimilar↗ | Bournemouth | 23 | €53m | 87 | 79 |
| 11 | Hicham Boudaouisimilar↗ | Nice | 27 | €11m | 87 | 78 |
| 12 | Andrey Santossimilar↗ | RC Strasbourg | 22 | €39m | 87 | 78 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Tom Krauß
≈ 100% Tom Krauß · strong: Clearances, Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Aerial duels won /90, Duels won /90
≈ 100% Tom Krauß · strong: Tackles + interceptions, Accurate crosses · low reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90, Accurate crosses /90, Sofascore rating
≈ 100% Tom Krauß · strong: Tackles + interceptions · low reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Tom Krauß?
By Doppel's fit score, Anouar El Azzouzi (PEC Zwolle) is the closest profile to Tom Krauß, with a 78/100 overall match. Peer Koopmeiners and Beñat Gerenabarrena are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Tom Krauß?
Yes. Ander Herrera (Athletic Club) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 79/100 at roughly €400k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Tom Krauß?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Tom Krauß'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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