Players like Manuel Locatelli
CDM/CMJuventus · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitManuel Locatelli's profile ↗
The players most similar to Manuel Locatelli are Pepelu, Hakan Çalhanoğlu, Joan Jordán. Doppel rates Pepelu (Valencia) a 84/100 overall match — 90/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Joan Jordán scores 83/100 at about €1.0m. Data as of July 2026.
12 players most similar to Manuel Locatelli
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pepelusimilar↗ | Valencia | 25 | €7.3m | 90 | 84 |
| 2 | Hakan Çalhanoğlusimilar↗ | Inter | 29 | €17m | 88 | 83 |
| 3 | Joan Jordánsimilar↗ | Deportivo Alavés | 30 | €1.0m | 86 | 83 |
| 4 | Pascal Großsimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 32 | €2.3m | 86 | 82 |
| 5 | Wouter Burgersimilar↗ | TSG Hoffenheim | 24 | €21m | 89 | 82 |
| 6 | Leon Goretzkasimilar↗ | FC Bayern München | 28 | €11m | 87 | 81 |
| 7 | Bruno Fernandessimilar↗ | Manchester United | 29 | €32m | 86 | 81 |
| 8 | James Ward-Prowsesimilar↗ | West Ham United | 29 | €4.5m | 82 | 80 |
| 9 | Adam Whartonsimilar↗ | Crystal Palace | 21 | €74m | 87 | 80 |
| 10 | Casemirosimilar↗ | Manchester United | 33 | €5.5m | 90 | 80 |
| 11 | Kevin Stögersimilar↗ | VfL Bochum 1848 | 30 | €1.9m | 78 | 80 |
| 12 | Jude Bellinghamsimilar↗ | Real Madrid | 21 | €123m | 83 | 79 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Manuel Locatelli
≈ 100% Manuel Locatelli · strong: Sofascore rating, Accurate long balls · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Accurate long balls /90, Accurate crosses /90
≈ 100% Manuel Locatelli · strong: Sofascore rating, Accurate long balls · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Accurate long balls /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Manuel Locatelli · strong: Accurate long balls, Accurate crosses · medium reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Accurate crosses /90, xG + xA /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Manuel Locatelli?
By Doppel's fit score, Pepelu (Valencia) is the closest profile to Manuel Locatelli, with a 84/100 overall match. Hakan Çalhanoğlu and Joan Jordán are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Manuel Locatelli?
Yes. Joan Jordán (Deportivo Alavés) plays a similar defensive midfielder role and rates 83/100 at roughly €1.0m.
How does Doppel find players similar to Manuel Locatelli?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Manuel Locatelli's 2025/26 season, then ranks defensive midfielders across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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