Players like Tom Cairney
CM/CDM/CAMFulham · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitTom Cairney's profile ↗
The players most similar to Tom Cairney are Hakan Çalhanoğlu, Joan Jordán, Kevin Sessa. Doppel rates Hakan Çalhanoğlu (Inter) a 81/100 overall match — 86/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Kevin Sessa scores 81/100 at about €800k. Data as of July 2026.
12 players most similar to Tom Cairney
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hakan Çalhanoğlusimilar↗ | Inter | 29 | €17m | 86 | 81 |
| 2 | Joan Jordánsimilar↗ | Deportivo Alavés | 30 | €1.0m | 85 | 81 |
| 3 | Kevin Sessasimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 23 | €800k | 83 | 81 |
| 4 | Lewis Fergusonsimilar↗ | Bologna | 24 | €13m | 92 | 80 |
| 5 | Paul Nebelsimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 22 | €17m | 81 | 80 |
| 6 | Harvey Elliottsimilar↗ | Liverpool FC | 20 | €21m | 84 | 80 |
| 7 | Teun Koopmeinerssimilar↗ | Atalanta | 25 | €13m | 86 | 80 |
| 8 | Arne Maiersimilar↗ | FC Augsburg | 24 | €1.4m | 87 | 80 |
| 9 | Leon Goretzkasimilar↗ | FC Bayern München | 28 | €11m | 88 | 80 |
| 10 | Enzo Fernándezsimilar↗ | Chelsea | 24 | €87m | 86 | 79 |
| 11 | Muhammed-Cham Saračevićsimilar↗ | Clermont Foot | 23 | €3.7m | 76 | 79 |
| 12 | Nadiem Amirisimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 28 | €16m | 83 | 79 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Tom Cairney
≈ 100% Tom Cairney · strong: Sofascore rating, Accurate long balls · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Accurate long balls /90, Accurate crosses /90
≈ 100% Tom Cairney · strong: Accurate long balls, Accurate crosses · medium reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Accurate crosses /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Tom Cairney · strong: Shots, Non-penalty goals · medium reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Non-penalty goals /90, xG + xA /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Tom Cairney?
By Doppel's fit score, Hakan Çalhanoğlu (Inter) is the closest profile to Tom Cairney, with a 81/100 overall match. Joan Jordán and Kevin Sessa are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Tom Cairney?
Yes. Kevin Sessa (1. FC Heidenheim) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 81/100 at roughly €800k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Tom Cairney?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Tom Cairney'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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