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 (Antalyaspor) 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 September 2026.
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Florian Tardieu is a commanding central midfielder known for his aerial prowess and distribution skills. With a Sofascore rating in the top 16% of his peers, he showcases elite ability in winning aerial duels and delivering accurate long balls, making him a key asset in both defensive and transitional phases. His reliability is underscored by minimal missed games over the past three seasons, reinforcing his durability and importance to the squad.
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↗ | Antalyaspor | 24 | €2.3m | 94 | 83 |
| 2 | Will Smallbonesimilar↗ | Southampton | 26 | €3.4m | 93 | 86 |
| 3 | Kartal Kayra Yılmazsimilar↗ | Kayserispor | 26 | €2.4m | 92 | 84 |
| 4 | Gianluca Busiosimilar↗ | Venezia | 24 | €7.3m | 91 | 85 |
| 5 | Görkem Sağlamsimilar↗ | Hatayspor | 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↗ | Sheffield Wednesday | 37 | €200k | 90 | 82 |
| 9 | Joe Rothwellsimilar↗ | Leeds 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, Sofascore rating
≈ 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 best replacement for Florian Tardieu?
By Doppel's fit score, Jakub Kałuziński (Antalyaspor) 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 (Sheffield Wednesday) 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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