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, Dirk Wanner Proper scores 78/100 at about €1.4m. Data as of October 2026.
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Charles Pickel is a reliable defensive midfielder known for his aerial prowess, consistently dominating duels in the air. While his overall quality ranks in the bottom tier of his positional peers, his durability stands out, with no games missed in the last three seasons, showcasing his reliability. However, his passing and dribbling metrics suggest he may struggle to contribute creatively from deep, limiting his impact in build-up 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↗ | Monza | 28 | €4.6m | 92 | 80 |
| 3 | Melle Meulensteensimilar↗ | Go Ahead Eagles | 27 | €2.4m | 90 | 80 |
| 4 | Mats Pannewigsimilar↗ | VfL Bochum 1848 | 22 | €2.9m | 90 | 81 |
| 5 | Cher Ndoursimilar↗ | Fiorentina | 22 | €19m | 90 | 78 |
| 6 | Dirk Wanner Propersimilar↗ | SC Heerenveen | 24 | €1.4m | 89 | 78 |
| 7 | Makaya Ibrahima Diabysimilar↗ | Cercle Brugge | 19 | €1.5m | 89 | 80 |
| 8 | Cesare Casadeisimilar↗ | Torino | 23 | €16m | 89 | 81 |
| 9 | Matías Vecinosimilar↗ | No team | 35 | €1.1m | 88 | 81 |
| 10 | Daniel Requenasimilar↗ | Levante UD | 22 | €1.0m | 88 | 80 |
| 11 | Thiago Ojedasimilar↗ | Cultural Leonesa | 23 | €600k | 87 | 78 |
| 12 | Manolo Portanovasimilar↗ | Reggiana | 26 | €200k | 86 | 83 |
* 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 closest look-alike to Charles Pickel?
Statistically, Lesley Ugochukwu (Burnley) is the closest look-alike to Charles Pickel — a 78/100 profile match (94/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
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. Dirk Wanner Proper (SC Heerenveen) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 78/100 at roughly €1.4m.
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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