Players like Florian Tardieu
CM/CDMSaint-Étienne · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitFlorian Tardieu's profile ↗
The players most similar to Florian Tardieu are Jakub Kałuziński, Will Smallbone, Kartal Kayra Yılmaz. Doppel rates Jakub Kałuziński (Başakşehir FK) a 83/100 overall match — 94/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Barry Bannan scores 82/100 at about €200k. Data as of October 2026.
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Florian Tardieu is a tenacious defensive midfielder, excelling in aerial duels and long-range distribution. With a Sofascore rating in the top 16% of his peers, he showcases his reliability and quality in the heart of the midfield, effectively controlling the tempo and breaking up opposition play. Despite limited goal contributions, his durability is evident, having missed only 12 games in the last three seasons, making him a dependable presence for Saint-Étienne.
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Accurate long balls, Sofascore rating. Availability: 12 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Florian Tardieu
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jakub Kałuzińskisimilar↗ | Başakşehir FK | 24 | €2.3m | 94 | 83 |
| 2 | Will Smallbonesimilar↗ | Millwall | 26 | €3.4m | 93 | 86 |
| 3 | Kartal Kayra Yılmazsimilar↗ | Beşiktaş JK | 26 | €2.4m | 92 | 84 |
| 4 | Gianluca Busiosimilar↗ | Venezia | 24 | €7.3m | 91 | 85 |
| 5 | Görkem Sağlamsimilar↗ | Kayserispor | 28 | €800k | 91 | 86 |
| 6 | Nicolas Madsensimilar↗ | Queens Park Rangers | 26 | €5.2m | 91 | 81 |
| 7 | Max Birdsimilar↗ | Bristol City | 26 | €2.4m | 91 | 85 |
| 8 | Barry Bannansimilar↗ | Millwall | 37 | €200k | 90 | 82 |
| 9 | Joe Rothwellsimilar↗ | Sheffield United | 31 | €600k | 90 | 81 |
| 10 | Simone Pontissosimilar↗ | Catanzaro | 29 | €1.1m | 90 | 83 |
| 11 | Giacomo Calòsimilar↗ | Frosinone | 29 | €2.3m | 89 | 84 |
| 12 | Clint Leemanssimilar↗ | NAC Breda | 31 | €400k | 89 | 82 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Florian Tardieu
≈ 100% Florian Tardieu · strong: Accurate crosses, Key passes · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Key passes /90, Accurate long balls /90
≈ 100% Florian Tardieu · strong: Accurate final-third passes, xG + xA · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate final-third passes /90, xG + xA /90, Non-penalty goals /90
≈ 100% Florian Tardieu · strong: Accurate crosses, Big chances created · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Big chances created /90, Accurate long balls /90
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to Florian Tardieu?
Statistically, Jakub Kałuziński (Başakşehir FK) is the closest look-alike to Florian Tardieu — a 83/100 profile match (94/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
Who is the best replacement for Florian Tardieu?
By Doppel's fit score, Jakub Kałuziński (Başakşehir FK) is the closest profile to Florian Tardieu, with a 83/100 overall match. Will Smallbone and Kartal Kayra Yılmaz are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Florian Tardieu?
Yes. Barry Bannan (Millwall) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 82/100 at roughly €200k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Florian Tardieu?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Florian Tardieu'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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