Players like Luca Waldschmidt
CAM/ST1. FC Köln · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitLuca Waldschmidt's profile ↗
The players most similar to Luca Waldschmidt are Gerard Moreno, Hugo Ekitiké, Ismaïla Sarr. Doppel rates Gerard Moreno (Villarreal) a 85/100 overall match — 92/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Gerard Moreno scores 85/100 at about €2.4m. Data as of October 2026.
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Luca Waldschmidt is a potent attacking midfielder and striker known for his sharp shooting ability, consistently ranking in the top 6% for shots per 90 minutes. With a strong Sofascore rating placing him in the top 38% of his peers, he showcases his offensive prowess through his 8 goals and 3 assists this season. While his dueling stats suggest he may not excel in physical confrontations, his reliability on the pitch is evident, having missed only 15 games over the last three seasons.
Strengths: Shots. Availability: 15 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Luca Waldschmidt
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gerard Morenosimilar↗ | Villarreal | 34 | €2.4m | 92 | 85 |
| 2 | Hugo Ekitikésimilar↗ | Liverpool FC | 24 | €77m | 91 | 84 |
| 3 | Ismaïla Sarrsimilar↗ | Crystal Palace | 28 | €38m | 91 | 82 |
| 4 | Rafael Leãosimilar↗ | AC Milan | 27 | €48m | 91 | 83 |
| 5 | Cole Palmersimilar↗ | Chelsea | 24 | €92m | 91 | 83 |
| 6 | Mikel Oyarzabalsimilar↗ | Real Sociedad | 29 | €27m | 91 | 82 |
| 7 | Nicolas Pépésimilar↗ | Villarreal | 31 | €6.6m | 90 | 82 |
| 8 | Antoine Griezmannsimilar↗ | Atlético Madrid | 35 | €7.6m | 90 | 82 |
| 9 | Ademola Lookmansimilar↗ | Atlético Madrid | 29 | €44m | 90 | 81 |
| 10 | Álvaro Rodriguezsimilar↗ | Elche | 22 | €9.1m | 90 | 84 |
| 11 | Pablo Pagissimilar↗ | Paris FC | 24 | €14m | 90 | 82 |
| 12 | Cengiz Ündersimilar↗ | Beşiktaş JK | 29 | €3.8m | 90 | 81 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Luca Waldschmidt
≈ 100% Luca Waldschmidt · strong: Key passes, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Key passes /90, Sofascore rating, Successful dribbles /90
≈ 100% Luca Waldschmidt · strong: xG + xA, Shots · low reliability
Strengths: xG + xA /90, Shots /90, Successful dribbles /90
≈ 100% Luca Waldschmidt · strong: Big chances created, Clearances · low reliability
Strengths: Big chances created /90, Clearances /90, xG + xA /90
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to Luca Waldschmidt?
Statistically, Gerard Moreno (Villarreal) is the closest look-alike to Luca Waldschmidt — a 85/100 profile match (92/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
Who is the best replacement for Luca Waldschmidt?
By Doppel's fit score, Gerard Moreno (Villarreal) is the closest profile to Luca Waldschmidt, with a 85/100 overall match. Hugo Ekitiké and Ismaïla Sarr are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Luca Waldschmidt?
Yes. Gerard Moreno (Villarreal) plays a similar attacking midfielder role and rates 85/100 at roughly €2.4m.
How does Doppel find players similar to Luca Waldschmidt?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Luca Waldschmidt's 2025/26 season, then ranks attacking midfielders across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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