Players like André
CM/CDMWolverhampton · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitAndré's profile ↗
The players most similar to André are Mithat Pala, Joel Silva, Mamadou Coulibaly. Doppel rates Mithat Pala (Çaykur Rizespor) a 76/100 overall match — 87/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Joel Silva scores 77/100 at about €400k. Data as of October 2026.
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André is a tenacious defensive midfielder, excelling in tackling and interceptions, making him a vital shield for his team's defense. With a Sofascore rating in the top 47% of his positional peers, he consistently dominates duels and clears danger effectively. His durability is a standout feature, having missed no games in the last three seasons, showcasing his reliability on the pitch. While he may not contribute significantly to the attack, his defensive prowess makes him a key asset in any midfield.
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions, Clearances, Touches. Availability: no injuries recorded in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to André
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mithat Palasimilar↗ | Çaykur Rizespor | 26 | €2.8m | 87 | 76 |
| 2 | Joel Silvasimilar↗ | CD Nacional | 23 | €400k | 86 | 77 |
| 3 | Mamadou Coulibalysimilar↗ | AS Monaco | 22 | €14m | 85 | 77 |
| 4 | Theo Leonisimilar↗ | Stade de Reims | 26 | €3.9m | 85 | 77 |
| 5 | Taylor Gardner-Hickmansimilar↗ | Blackburn Rovers | 25 | €1.8m | 85 | 77 |
| 6 | Hicham Boudaouisimilar↗ | Nice | 27 | €11m | 85 | 77 |
| 7 | Tom Bischofsimilar↗ | FC Bayern München | 21 | €39m | 84 | 78 |
| 8 | Beñat Gerenabarrenasimilar↗ | Athletic Club | 23 | €1.0m | 84 | 78 |
| 9 | Santi Comesañasimilar↗ | Villarreal | 30 | €8.4m | 84 | 77 |
| 10 | Noah Mbambasimilar↗ | Lorient | 21 | €1.8m | 84 | 77 |
| 11 | Youri Regeersimilar↗ | AFC Ajax | 23 | €4.7m | 83 | 77 |
| 12 | Rocco Reitzsimilar↗ | RB Leipzig | 24 | €22m | 82 | 77 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match André
≈ 100% André · strong: Clearances · medium reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90
≈ 100% André · strong: Tackles + interceptions · low reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90
≈ 100% André · strong: Finishing (npG − npxG, Non-penalty goals · medium reliability
Strengths: Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Non-penalty goals /90, Tackles + interceptions /90
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to André?
Statistically, Mithat Pala (Çaykur Rizespor) is the closest look-alike to André — a 76/100 profile match (87/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
Who is the best replacement for André?
By Doppel's fit score, Mithat Pala (Çaykur Rizespor) is the closest profile to André, with a 76/100 overall match. Joel Silva and Mamadou Coulibaly are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to André?
Yes. Joel Silva (CD Nacional) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 77/100 at roughly €400k.
How does Doppel find players similar to André?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from André'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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