Players like Leander Dendoncker
CM/CDMReal Oviedo · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitLeander Dendoncker's profile ↗
The players most similar to Leander Dendoncker are Tomáš Souček, Jan Schöppner, Philipp Sander. Doppel rates Tomáš Souček (West Ham United) a 76/100 overall match — 85/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Gonzalo Escalante scores 75/100 at about €400k. Data as of July 2026.
12 players most similar to Leander Dendoncker
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tomáš Součeksimilar↗ | West Ham United | 31 | €9.7m | 85 | 76 |
| 2 | Jan Schöppnersimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 27 | €3.2m | 86 | 76 |
| 3 | Philipp Sandersimilar↗ | Borussia M'gladbach | 28 | €4.2m | 92 | 76 |
| 4 | Pepelusimilar↗ | Valencia | 28 | €7.3m | 78 | 75 |
| 5 | Gonzalo Escalantesimilar↗ | Cádiz | 33 | €400k | 87 | 75 |
| 6 | Abdoulaye Tourésimilar↗ | Le Havre | 32 | €2.4m | 78 | 75 |
| 7 | Neil El Aynaouisimilar↗ | RC Lens | 25 | €22m | 81 | 75 |
| 8 | Yannick Engelhardtsimilar↗ | Borussia M'gladbach | 25 | €6.5m | 93 | 75 |
| 9 | Idrissa Tourésimilar↗ | Pisa | 28 | €4.9m | 79 | 75 |
| 10 | Giulio Maggioresimilar↗ | Salernitana | 28 | €500k | 89 | 75 |
| 11 | Emirhan İlkhansimilar↗ | Torino | 22 | €6.3m | 78 | 75 |
| 12 | Cesare Casadeisimilar↗ | Torino | 23 | €16m | 81 | 74 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Leander Dendoncker
≈ 100% Leander Dendoncker · strong: Aerial duels won, Clearances · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Clearances /90, Non-penalty goals /90
≈ 100% Leander Dendoncker · strong: Clearances, Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% Leander Dendoncker · strong: Clearances, Aerial duels won % · low reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Aerial duels won %, Aerial duels won /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Leander Dendoncker?
By Doppel's fit score, Tomáš Souček (West Ham United) is the closest profile to Leander Dendoncker, with a 76/100 overall match. Jan Schöppner and Philipp Sander are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Leander Dendoncker?
Yes. Gonzalo Escalante (Cádiz) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 75/100 at roughly €400k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Leander Dendoncker?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Leander Dendoncker'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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