Players like Finn Porath
CM/LM/RMFC Schalke 04 · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitFinn Porath's profile ↗
The players most similar to Finn Porath are Pieter Gerkens, Simone Zanon, Rolando Mandragora. Doppel rates Pieter Gerkens (Cercle Brugge) a 81/100 overall match — 90/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Fabrizio Caligara scores 78/100 at about €500k. Data as of September 2026.
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Finn Porath is a robust, defensive-minded midfielder known for his tenacity and tactical awareness. His impressive metrics in clearances and duels won highlight his ability to disrupt opposition play, making him a valuable asset in breaking up attacks. While he may not excel in creating chances in the final third, his reliability on the pitch—missing only 14 games in three seasons—underscores his durability and commitment to the team.
Strengths: Clearances, Duels won, Accurate long balls. Availability: 14 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Finn Porath
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pieter Gerkenssimilar↗ | Cercle Brugge | 31 | €700k | 90 | 81 |
| 2 | Simone Zanonsimilar↗ | Carrarese | 25 | €2.3m | 90 | 79 |
| 3 | Rolando Mandragorasimilar↗ | Fiorentina | 29 | €8.6m | 89 | 80 |
| 4 | Fabrizio Caligarasimilar↗ | Ascoli | 26 | €500k | 89 | 78 |
| 5 | Dani De Witsimilar↗ | AZ Alkmaar | 28 | €3.8m | 88 | 79 |
| 6 | Vito van Crooijsimilar↗ | NEC Nijmegen | 30 | €900k | 88 | 81 |
| 7 | Neil El Aynaouisimilar↗ | RC Lens | 25 | €22m | 87 | 79 |
| 8 | Laurin Curdasimilar↗ | SC Paderborn 07 | 25 | €2.8m | 87 | 79 |
| 9 | David Hrnčársimilar↗ | FCV Dender | 29 | €500k | 87 | 80 |
| 10 | Mika Baursimilar↗ | SC Paderborn 07 | 22 | €4.7m | 87 | 78 |
| 11 | Rafael Bauzàsimilar↗ | Mirandés | 21 | €1.1m | 86 | 78 |
| 12 | Sander van de Streeksimilar↗ | Antalyaspor | 33 | €500k | 85 | 79 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Finn Porath
≈ 100% Finn Porath · strong: Possession won in att. third, Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Possession won in att. third /90, Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% Finn Porath · strong: Aerial duels won, Big chances created · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Big chances created /90, Sofascore rating
≈ 100% Finn Porath · strong: Shots, Non-penalty goals · low reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Non-penalty goals /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90)
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Finn Porath?
By Doppel's fit score, Pieter Gerkens (Cercle Brugge) is the closest profile to Finn Porath, with a 81/100 overall match. Simone Zanon and Rolando Mandragora are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Finn Porath?
Yes. Fabrizio Caligara (Ascoli) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 78/100 at roughly €500k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Finn Porath?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Finn Porath'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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