Players like Grigoris Kastanos
CM/CAMHellas Verona · 2024/25 · ranked by tactical + market fitGrigoris Kastanos's profile ↗
The players most similar to Grigoris Kastanos are Corentin Tolisso, Hakan Çalhanoğlu, Rolando Mandragora. Doppel rates Corentin Tolisso (Olympique Lyonnais) a 80/100 overall match — 90/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Jae-sung Lee scores 80/100 at about €2.1m. Data as of October 2026.
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Grigoris Kastanos is a dynamic central midfielder with a knack for creating chances and winning duels. His impressive ability to deliver key passes and contribute defensively in aerial challenges highlights his all-around game. While he may not excel in clearances or possession recovery in the attacking third, his reliability is evident with only a handful of missed games over the last three seasons, making him a dependable option for any side.
Strengths: Duels won, Key passes, Shots. Availability: 17 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Grigoris Kastanos
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Corentin Tolissosimilar↗ | Olympique Lyonnais | 32 | €11m | 90 | 80 |
| 2 | Hakan Çalhanoğlusimilar↗ | Inter | 32 | €17m | 90 | 82 |
| 3 | Rolando Mandragorasimilar↗ | Torino | 29 | €8.6m | 89 | 79 |
| 4 | Neil El Aynaouisimilar↗ | RB Leipzig | 25 | €29m | 88 | 80 |
| 5 | Jae-sung Leesimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 34 | €2.1m | 87 | 80 |
| 6 | Vincent Sierrosimilar↗ | Parma | 31 | €3.2m | 87 | 79 |
| 7 | Enzo Le Féesimilar↗ | Sunderland | 26 | €26m | 87 | 80 |
| 8 | Jon Ander Olasagastisimilar↗ | Levante UD | 26 | €2.7m | 86 | 80 |
| 9 | Dariusz Stalmachsimilar↗ | SV Werder Bremen | 21 | €1.6m | 86 | 80 |
| 10 | Sebastiano Espositosimilar↗ | Sassuolo | 24 | €14m | 86 | 82 |
| 11 | Christoph Baumgartnersimilar↗ | RB Leipzig | 27 | €42m | 86 | 81 |
| 12 | Facundo Buonanottesimilar↗ | Elche | 22 | €11m | 85 | 83 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Grigoris Kastanos
≈ 100% Grigoris Kastanos · strong: Possession won in att. third, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Possession won in att. third /90, Sofascore rating, Touches /90
≈ 100% Grigoris Kastanos · strong: Sofascore rating, Accurate long balls · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Accurate long balls /90, Accurate crosses /90
≈ 100% Grigoris Kastanos · strong: Shots, Finishing (npG − npxG · low reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Non-penalty goals /90
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to Grigoris Kastanos?
Statistically, Corentin Tolisso (Olympique Lyonnais) is the closest look-alike to Grigoris Kastanos — a 80/100 profile match (90/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
Who is the best replacement for Grigoris Kastanos?
By Doppel's fit score, Corentin Tolisso (Olympique Lyonnais) is the closest profile to Grigoris Kastanos, with a 80/100 overall match. Hakan Çalhanoğlu and Rolando Mandragora are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Grigoris Kastanos?
Yes. Jae-sung Lee (1. FSV Mainz 05) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 80/100 at roughly €2.1m.
How does Doppel find players similar to Grigoris Kastanos?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Grigoris Kastanos's 2024/25 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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