Players like Charles Pickel
CM/CDMCremonese · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitCharles Pickel's profile ↗
Charles Pickel is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for Cremonese in the ITA-Serie B, with 24 appearances and 1 goal in the 2025/26 season. Players similar to Pickel include Lesley Ugochukwu from Burnley, with a fit score of 78/100, and Michael Folorunsho of Hellas Verona, also at 78/100. Melle Meulensteen and Mats Pannewig, with fit scores of 79/100 and 80/100 respectively, also share comparable roles and statistical profiles.
About Charles Pickel
Charles Pickel is a tenacious defensive midfielder, excelling in aerial duels with a top 12% ranking among his peers. Despite a Sofascore rating in the bottom 32%, his durability shines through with no missed games in three seasons, showcasing his reliability. While his long balls and dribbling may not be his forte, his combative style and ability to dominate the air make him a valuable asset in breaking up opposition play.
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 · data: Sofascore, 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?
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