Players like Tom Krauß
CM/CDM1. FC Köln · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitTom Krauß's profile ↗
The players most similar to Tom Krauß are Pepelu, Rocco Reitz, Adam Wharton. Doppel rates Pepelu (Valencia) a 78/100 overall match — 80/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Marvin Mehlem scores 76/100 at about €800k. Data as of July 2026.
12 players most similar to Tom Krauß
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pepelusimilar↗ | Valencia | 25 | €7.3m | 80 | 78 |
| 2 | Rocco Reitzsimilar↗ | Borussia M'gladbach | 23 | €22m | 84 | 77 |
| 3 | Adam Whartonsimilar↗ | Crystal Palace | 21 | €74m | 81 | 77 |
| 4 | Emirhan İlkhansimilar↗ | Torino | 21 | €6.3m | 80 | 76 |
| 5 | Santi Comesañasimilar↗ | Villarreal | 28 | €8.4m | 83 | 76 |
| 6 | Abdoulaye Tourésimilar↗ | Le Havre | 30 | €2.4m | 77 | 76 |
| 7 | Saúl Ñíguezsimilar↗ | Sevilla | 30 | €1.9m | 81 | 76 |
| 8 | Marvin Mehlemsimilar↗ | Darmstadt 98 | 26 | €800k | 76 | 76 |
| 9 | Cristian Cásseres Jr.similar↗ | Toulouse | 24 | €8.2m | 90 | 76 |
| 10 | Jan Schöppnersimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 25 | €3.2m | 83 | 76 |
| 11 | Mikel Vesgasimilar↗ | Athletic Club | 30 | €1.2m | 83 | 76 |
| 12 | Daichi Kamadasimilar↗ | Crystal Palace | 29 | €10m | 85 | 76 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Tom Krauß
≈ 100% Tom Krauß · strong: Sofascore rating, Accurate long balls · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Accurate long balls /90, Accurate crosses /90
≈ 100% Tom Krauß · strong: Tackles + interceptions · low reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90
≈ 100% Tom Krauß · strong: Big chances created, Accurate crosses · low reliability
Strengths: Big chances created /90, Accurate crosses /90, xG + xA /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Tom Krauß?
By Doppel's fit score, Pepelu (Valencia) is the closest profile to Tom Krauß, with a 78/100 overall match. Rocco Reitz and Adam Wharton are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Tom Krauß?
Yes. Marvin Mehlem (Darmstadt 98) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 76/100 at roughly €800k.
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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