Players like Adam Wharton
CM/CDMCrystal Palace · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitAdam Wharton's profile ↗
The players most similar to Adam Wharton are Bruno Fernandes, Enzo Le Fée, Mikkel Damsgaard. Doppel rates Bruno Fernandes (Manchester United) a 85/100 overall match — 95/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Matúš Bero scores 85/100 at about €900k. Data as of October 2026.
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Adam Wharton is a creative deep-lying playmaker, showcasing exceptional vision and passing ability. With a Sofascore rating in the top 20% of his peers, he consistently generates big chances and key passes, making him a pivotal figure in build-up play. Despite a history of injuries that has limited his availability, his ability to deliver accurate crosses and impact games with xG and xA contributions marks him as a standout talent in midfield.
Strengths: Big chances created, Key passes, xG + xA. Availability: 24 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Adam Wharton
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bruno Fernandessimilar↗ | Manchester United | 32 | €32m | 95 | 85 |
| 2 | Enzo Le Féesimilar↗ | Sunderland | 26 | €26m | 95 | 86 |
| 3 | Mikkel Damsgaardsimilar↗ | Brentford | 26 | €29m | 95 | 85 |
| 4 | Edu Expósitosimilar↗ | Espanyol | 30 | €4.5m | 94 | 87 |
| 5 | Lucas Paquetásimilar↗ | West Ham United | 29 | €36m | 94 | 84 |
| 6 | Adrien Thomassonsimilar↗ | Stade Rennais | 33 | €4.3m | 94 | 85 |
| 7 | Matúš Berosimilar↗ | VfL Bochum 1848 | 31 | €900k | 94 | 85 |
| 8 | Joey Veermansimilar↗ | PSV Eindhoven | 28 | €26m | 93 | 85 |
| 9 | Samusimilar↗ | Vitória SC | 30 | €2.4m | 93 | 87 |
| 10 | Douglas Luizsimilar↗ | Juventus | 28 | €19m | 93 | 84 |
| 11 | Leon Goretzkasimilar↗ | FC Bayern München | 31 | €11m | 93 | 84 |
| 12 | Pascal Großsimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 35 | €2.3m | 92 | 86 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Adam Wharton
≈ 100% Adam Wharton · strong: Key passes, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Key passes /90, Sofascore rating, Shots /90
≈ 100% Adam Wharton · strong: Big chances created, Possession won in att. third · low reliability
Strengths: Big chances created /90, Possession won in att. third /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Adam Wharton · strong: Possession won in att. third, Big chances created · low reliability
Strengths: Possession won in att. third /90, Big chances created /90, Successful dribbles /90
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to Adam Wharton?
Statistically, Bruno Fernandes (Manchester United) is the closest look-alike to Adam Wharton — a 85/100 profile match (95/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
Who is the best replacement for Adam Wharton?
By Doppel's fit score, Bruno Fernandes (Manchester United) is the closest profile to Adam Wharton, with a 85/100 overall match. Enzo Le Fée and Mikkel Damsgaard are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Adam Wharton?
Yes. Matúš Bero (VfL Bochum 1848) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 85/100 at roughly €900k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Adam Wharton?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Adam Wharton'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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