Players like Louis Leroux
CDMNantes · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitLouis Leroux's profile ↗
The players most similar to Louis Leroux are Emirhan İlkhan, Thomas Van den Keybus, Gvidas Gineitis. Doppel rates Emirhan İlkhan (Torino) a 81/100 overall match — 89/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Thomas Van den Keybus scores 83/100 at about €700k. Data as of October 2026.
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Louis Leroux is a tenacious defensive midfielder, showcasing a strong ability to disrupt opposition play with impressive clearance stats. Despite his current Sofascore rating placing him in the lower tier of his peers, his reliability and durability—missing only 7 games in three seasons—highlight his potential as a consistent presence in the midfield. While he may not excel in creating big chances, his successful dribbles and accurate crosses suggest he can contribute effectively in transitional play.
Strengths: Clearances, Accurate crosses, Successful dribbles. Availability: 7 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Louis Leroux
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Emirhan İlkhansimilar↗ | Torino | 22 | €6.3m | 89 | 81 |
| 2 | Thomas Van den Keybussimilar↗ | KVC Westerlo | 25 | €700k | 88 | 83 |
| 3 | Gvidas Gineitissimilar↗ | Torino | 22 | €5.0m | 88 | 80 |
| 4 | Zico Buurmeestersimilar↗ | PEC Zwolle | 24 | €1.3m | 88 | 80 |
| 5 | Tika de Jongesimilar↗ | FC Groningen | 23 | €1.7m | 88 | 80 |
| 6 | Nathan-Dylan Salibasimilar↗ | Villarreal | 22 | €9.2m | 87 | 80 |
| 7 | Alex Scottsimilar↗ | Bournemouth | 23 | €53m | 87 | 80 |
| 8 | Thomas Claessimilar↗ | SV Zulte Waregem | 22 | €1.5m | 86 | 80 |
| 9 | Marvin Mehlemsimilar↗ | Arminia Bielefeld | 29 | €800k | 86 | 82 |
| 10 | Kevin Sessasimilar↗ | Hertha BSC | 26 | €800k | 86 | 84 |
| 11 | Dariusz Stalmachsimilar↗ | SV Werder Bremen | 21 | €1.6m | 86 | 83 |
| 12 | Pablo Ibáñezsimilar↗ | Deportivo Alavés | 28 | €4.1m | 86 | 80 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Louis Leroux
≈ 100% Louis Leroux · strong: Successful dribbles · medium reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90
≈ 100% Louis Leroux · strong: Accurate crosses, Shots · medium reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Shots /90, Non-penalty goals /90
≈ 100% Louis Leroux · strong: Duels won, Accurate crosses · medium reliability
Strengths: Duels won /90, Accurate crosses /90, Big chances created /90
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to Louis Leroux?
Statistically, Emirhan İlkhan (Torino) is the closest look-alike to Louis Leroux — a 81/100 profile match (89/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
Who is the best replacement for Louis Leroux?
By Doppel's fit score, Emirhan İlkhan (Torino) is the closest profile to Louis Leroux, with a 81/100 overall match. Thomas Van den Keybus and Gvidas Gineitis are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Louis Leroux?
Yes. Thomas Van den Keybus (KVC Westerlo) plays a similar defensive midfielder role and rates 83/100 at roughly €700k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Louis Leroux?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Louis Leroux's 2025/26 season, then ranks defensive midfielders across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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