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 (Başakşehir FK) 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 September 2026.
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Louis Leroux is an industrious defensive midfielder known for his tenacity and ability to disrupt opposition play. Ranking in the top 11% for clearances, he excels at breaking up attacks while contributing to build-up with strong dribbling and accurate crossing. Despite a Sofascore rating in the bottom 18% of his peers, his reliability is evident with only seven games missed in three seasons, showcasing his potential to develop into a more well-rounded player.
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↗ | Başakşehir FK | 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 | Tika de Jongesimilar↗ | FC Groningen | 23 | €1.7m | 88 | 80 |
| 5 | Zico Buurmeestersimilar↗ | PEC Zwolle | 24 | €1.3m | 88 | 80 |
| 6 | Nathan-Dylan Salibasimilar↗ | RSC Anderlecht | 22 | €6.9m | 87 | 81 |
| 7 | Alex Scottsimilar↗ | Bournemouth | 23 | €53m | 87 | 80 |
| 8 | Thomas Claessimilar↗ | SV Zulte Waregem | 22 | €1.5m | 86 | 80 |
| 9 | Marvin Mehlemsimilar↗ | Darmstadt 98 | 29 | €800k | 86 | 82 |
| 10 | Kevin Sessasimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 26 | €800k | 86 | 84 |
| 11 | Dariusz Stalmachsimilar↗ | 1. FC Magdeburg | 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: Accurate crosses, Duels won · medium reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Duels won /90, Big chances created /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Louis Leroux?
By Doppel's fit score, Emirhan İlkhan (Başakşehir FK) 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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