Players like Charles Pickel
CM/CDMEspanyol · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitCharles Pickel's profile ↗
The players most similar to Charles Pickel are Lesley Ugochukwu, Michael Folorunsho, Melle Meulensteen. Doppel rates Lesley Ugochukwu (Burnley) a 78/100 overall match — 94/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Nathan Rodes scores 77/100 at about €700k. Data as of September 2026.
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Charles Pickel is a robust defensive midfielder, showcasing his aerial prowess with a top 12% ranking in aerial duels won. While his overall quality sits in the bottom 18% of his positional peers, his durability is commendable, having missed no games in the last three seasons, making him a reliable presence in the midfield. However, his contributions in passing and dribbling could use improvement to elevate his impact on the game.
Strengths: Aerial duels won. Availability: no injuries recorded in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Charles Pickel
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lesley Ugochukwusimilar↗ | Burnley | 22 | €21m | 94 | 78 |
| 2 | Michael Folorunshosimilar↗ | Hellas Verona | 28 | €4.6m | 92 | 78 |
| 3 | Melle Meulensteensimilar↗ | Go Ahead Eagles | 27 | €2.4m | 90 | 79 |
| 4 | Mats Pannewigsimilar↗ | VfL Bochum 1848 | 22 | €2.9m | 90 | 81 |
| 5 | Cher Ndoursimilar↗ | Fiorentina | 22 | €19m | 90 | 78 |
| 6 | Dirk Wanner Propersimilar↗ | NEC Nijmegen | 24 | €1.4m | 89 | 80 |
| 7 | Nathan Rodessimilar↗ | FCV Dender | 29 | €700k | 89 | 77 |
| 8 | Makaya Ibrahima Diabysimilar↗ | Cercle Brugge | 19 | €1.5m | 89 | 80 |
| 9 | Cesare Casadeisimilar↗ | Torino | 23 | €16m | 89 | 81 |
| 10 | Matías Vecinosimilar↗ | Lazio | 35 | €1.1m | 88 | 81 |
| 11 | Daniel Requenasimilar↗ | Córdoba | 22 | €1.0m | 88 | 80 |
| 12 | Thiago Ojedasimilar↗ | Cultural Leonesa | 23 | €600k | 87 | 78 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Charles Pickel
≈ 100% Charles Pickel · strong: Non-penalty goals · low reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90
≈ 100% Charles Pickel · strong: Aerial duels won, Duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Duels won /90, Non-penalty goals /90
≈ 100% Charles Pickel · strong: Clearances, Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Aerial duels won /90, Sofascore rating
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Charles Pickel?
By Doppel's fit score, Lesley Ugochukwu (Burnley) is the closest profile to Charles Pickel, with a 78/100 overall match. Michael Folorunsho and Melle Meulensteen are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Charles Pickel?
Yes. Nathan Rodes (FCV Dender) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 77/100 at roughly €700k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Charles Pickel?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Charles Pickel'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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