Players like Charlie Cresswell
CBToulouse · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitCharlie Cresswell's profile ↗
The players most similar to Charlie Cresswell are Leo Østigård, Mike Van der Hoorn, Jake Cooper. Doppel rates Leo Østigård (Genoa) a 86/100 overall match — 96/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Mike Van der Hoorn scores 86/100 at about €800k. Data as of September 2026.
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Charlie Cresswell is an aggressive front-foot defender who excels in aerial duels and clearing threats, showcasing his dominance in the defensive third. With an impressive Sofascore rating in the top 24% of his peers, he also contributes offensively, evidenced by his scoring and creating chances. His durability stands out, having missed only four games in three seasons, marking him as a reliable presence in any backline.
Strengths: Shots, Clearances, Aerial duels won. Availability: 4 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Charlie Cresswell
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Leo Østigårdsimilar↗ | Genoa | 27 | €14m | 96 | 86 |
| 2 | Mike Van der Hoornsimilar↗ | FC Utrecht | 34 | €800k | 95 | 86 |
| 3 | Jake Coopersimilar↗ | Millwall | 31 | €1.7m | 95 | 88 |
| 4 | Radu Drăguşinsimilar↗ | Genoa | 24 | €15m | 93 | 84 |
| 5 | Virgil van Dijksimilar↗ | Liverpool FC | 35 | €16m | 93 | 83 |
| 6 | Matthias Gintersimilar↗ | SC Freiburg | 32 | €4.8m | 92 | 85 |
| 7 | Patrick Mainkasimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 32 | €2.6m | 92 | 83 |
| 8 | Danilho Doekhisimilar↗ | 1. FC Union Berlin | 28 | €14m | 91 | 84 |
| 9 | Leopold Querfeldsimilar↗ | 1. FC Union Berlin | 23 | €19m | 91 | 86 |
| 10 | Malick Thiawsimilar↗ | Newcastle United | 25 | €41m | 91 | 84 |
| 11 | Caleb Taylorsimilar↗ | Millwall | 23 | €4.6m | 91 | 87 |
| 12 | Andrea Tiritiellosimilar↗ | Virtus Entella | 31 | €400k | 91 | 87 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Charlie Cresswell
≈ 100% Charlie Cresswell · strong: Non-penalty goals, Clearances · low reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Clearances /90, Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% Charlie Cresswell · strong: Aerial duels won, Duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Duels won /90, Big chances created /90
≈ 100% Charlie Cresswell · strong: Aerial duels won, Duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Duels won /90, Aerial duels won %
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Charlie Cresswell?
By Doppel's fit score, Leo Østigård (Genoa) is the closest profile to Charlie Cresswell, with a 86/100 overall match. Mike Van der Hoorn and Jake Cooper are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Charlie Cresswell?
Yes. Mike Van der Hoorn (FC Utrecht) plays a similar centre back role and rates 86/100 at roughly €800k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Charlie Cresswell?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Charlie Cresswell's 2025/26 season, then ranks centre backs across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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