Players like Lewis Holtby
CM/CDMHolstein Kiel · 2024/25 · ranked by tactical + market fitLewis Holtby's profile ↗
The players most similar to Lewis Holtby are Pepelu, Adam Wharton, Emirhan İlkhan. Doppel rates Pepelu (Valencia) a 81/100 overall match — 86/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Kevin Sessa scores 80/100 at about €800k. Data as of July 2026.
12 players most similar to Lewis Holtby
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pepelusimilar↗ | Valencia | 25 | €7.3m | 86 | 81 |
| 2 | Adam Whartonsimilar↗ | Crystal Palace | 21 | €74m | 87 | 80 |
| 3 | Emirhan İlkhansimilar↗ | Torino | 21 | €6.3m | 86 | 80 |
| 4 | Kevin Sessasimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 23 | €800k | 78 | 80 |
| 5 | Enzo Le Féesimilar↗ | Sunderland | 25 | €26m | 86 | 80 |
| 6 | Joan Jordánsimilar↗ | Deportivo Alavés | 30 | €1.0m | 80 | 79 |
| 7 | Yasin Ayarisimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 21 | €32m | 88 | 79 |
| 8 | Edu Expósitosimilar↗ | Espanyol | 29 | €4.5m | 83 | 79 |
| 9 | Marvin Mehlemsimilar↗ | Darmstadt 98 | 26 | €800k | 81 | 79 |
| 10 | Adrien Thomassonsimilar↗ | RC Lens | 32 | €4.3m | 85 | 79 |
| 11 | Rocco Reitzsimilar↗ | Borussia M'gladbach | 23 | €22m | 88 | 79 |
| 12 | Nahitan Nándezsimilar↗ | Cagliari | 28 | €4.4m | 86 | 79 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Lewis Holtby
≈ 100% Lewis Holtby · strong: Sofascore rating, Accurate long balls · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Accurate long balls /90, Accurate crosses /90
≈ 100% Lewis Holtby · strong: Big chances created, Accurate crosses · low reliability
Strengths: Big chances created /90, Accurate crosses /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Lewis Holtby · strong: Accurate long balls · medium reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Lewis Holtby?
By Doppel's fit score, Pepelu (Valencia) is the closest profile to Lewis Holtby, with a 81/100 overall match. Adam Wharton and Emirhan İlkhan are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Lewis Holtby?
Yes. Kevin Sessa (1. FC Heidenheim) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 80/100 at roughly €800k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Lewis Holtby?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Lewis Holtby's 2024/25 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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