Players like Casemiro
CM/CDMManchester United · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitCasemiro's profile ↗
The players most similar to Casemiro are Neil El Aynaoui, Corentin Tolisso, Leon Goretzka. Doppel rates Neil El Aynaoui (RB Leipzig) a 85/100 overall match — 94/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Jae-sung Lee scores 82/100 at about €2.1m. Data as of October 2026.
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Casemiro is a dynamic box-to-box engine, excelling in both defensive contributions and goal-scoring prowess. With a Sofascore rating in the top 8% of his peers, he showcases elite tackling, interceptions, and a remarkable ability to find the net, evidenced by his impressive nine goals this season. While his dribbling may not be his strongest asset, his durability is a concern, having missed a significant number of games in recent seasons. Nonetheless, his overall impact on the pitch is undeniable.
Strengths: Non-penalty goals, Tackles + interceptions, Finishing (npG − npxG /90). Availability: 19 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Casemiro
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Neil El Aynaouisimilar↗ | RB Leipzig | 25 | €29m | 94 | 85 |
| 2 | Corentin Tolissosimilar↗ | Olympique Lyonnais | 32 | €11m | 93 | 83 |
| 3 | Leon Goretzkasimilar↗ | FC Bayern München | 31 | €11m | 92 | 83 |
| 4 | Hakan Çalhanoğlusimilar↗ | Inter | 32 | €17m | 91 | 83 |
| 5 | Rolando Mandragorasimilar↗ | Torino | 29 | €8.6m | 90 | 82 |
| 6 | Jens Stagesimilar↗ | SV Werder Bremen | 30 | €14m | 89 | 81 |
| 7 | Jae-sung Leesimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 34 | €2.1m | 89 | 82 |
| 8 | Tom Bischofsimilar↗ | FC Bayern München | 21 | €39m | 89 | 81 |
| 9 | Ross Barkleysimilar↗ | Aston Villa | 33 | €3.6m | 89 | 80 |
| 10 | James Ward-Prowsesimilar↗ | Burnley | 32 | €4.5m | 88 | 83 |
| 11 | Johan Manzambisimilar↗ | SC Freiburg | 21 | €54m | 87 | 81 |
| 12 | Pepelusimilar↗ | Valencia | 28 | €7.3m | 87 | 82 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Casemiro
≈ 100% Casemiro · strong: Finishing (npG − npxG, Non-penalty goals · medium reliability
Strengths: Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Non-penalty goals /90, Accurate crosses /90
≈ 100% Casemiro · strong: Possession won in att. third, Non-penalty goals · low reliability
Strengths: Possession won in att. third /90, Non-penalty goals /90, Sofascore rating
≈ 100% Casemiro · strong: Sofascore rating, Shots · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Shots /90, Touches /90
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to Casemiro?
Statistically, Neil El Aynaoui (RB Leipzig) is the closest look-alike to Casemiro — a 85/100 profile match (94/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
Who is the best replacement for Casemiro?
By Doppel's fit score, Neil El Aynaoui (RB Leipzig) is the closest profile to Casemiro, with a 85/100 overall match. Corentin Tolisso and Leon Goretzka are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Casemiro?
Yes. Jae-sung Lee (1. FSV Mainz 05) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 82/100 at roughly €2.1m.
How does Doppel find players similar to Casemiro?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Casemiro'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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