Players like Ruben Loftus-Cheek
CM/CAM/CDMAC Milan · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitRuben Loftus-Cheek's profile ↗
The players most similar to Ruben Loftus-Cheek are Kevin Sessa, Eric Ebimbe, Daniel Maldini. Doppel rates Kevin Sessa (1. FC Heidenheim) a 87/100 overall match — 92/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Kevin Sessa scores 87/100 at about €800k. Data as of July 2026.
12 players most similar to Ruben Loftus-Cheek
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kevin Sessasimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 23 | €800k | 92 | 87 |
| 2 | Eric Ebimbesimilar↗ | Eintracht Frankfurt | 23 | €6.5m | 92 | 85 |
| 3 | Daniel Maldinisimilar↗ | Atalanta | 23 | €9.6m | 90 | 84 |
| 4 | Adam Hložeksimilar↗ | TSG Hoffenheim | 22 | €10m | 91 | 84 |
| 5 | Oladapo Afolayansimilar↗ | FC St. Pauli | 27 | €1.3m | 90 | 84 |
| 6 | João Pedrosimilar↗ | Chelsea | 24 | €74m | 91 | 83 |
| 7 | Chiedozie Ogbenesimilar↗ | Luton Town | 26 | €3.7m | 91 | 83 |
| 8 | Jérémy Le Douaronsimilar↗ | Stade Brestois | 25 | €3.1m | 89 | 83 |
| 9 | Kai Havertzsimilar↗ | Arsenal | 24 | €53m | 88 | 82 |
| 10 | Florian Sotocasimilar↗ | RC Lens | 33 | €1.3m | 87 | 82 |
| 11 | Paul Nebelsimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 22 | €17m | 85 | 82 |
| 12 | João Félixsimilar↗ | FC Barcelona | 24 | €27m | 86 | 82 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Ruben Loftus-Cheek
≈ 100% Ruben Loftus-Cheek · strong: Shots, Non-penalty goals · medium reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Non-penalty goals /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Ruben Loftus-Cheek · strong: Successful dribbles, Possession won in att. third · medium reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Possession won in att. third /90, Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% Ruben Loftus-Cheek · strong: Successful dribbles, Shots · medium reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Shots /90, Duels won /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Ruben Loftus-Cheek?
By Doppel's fit score, Kevin Sessa (1. FC Heidenheim) is the closest profile to Ruben Loftus-Cheek, with a 87/100 overall match. Eric Ebimbe and Daniel Maldini are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Ruben Loftus-Cheek?
Yes. Kevin Sessa (1. FC Heidenheim) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 87/100 at roughly €800k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Ruben Loftus-Cheek?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Ruben Loftus-Cheek'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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