Players like Elliot Anderson
CM/CDMManchester City · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitElliot Anderson's profile ↗
The players most similar to Elliot Anderson are Ross Barkley, Conor Gallagher, Rodri. Doppel rates Ross Barkley (Aston Villa) a 84/100 overall match — 95/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Tom Cairney scores 82/100 at about €500k. Data as of October 2026.
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Elliot Anderson is a dynamic central midfielder known for his tenacity and ball-winning ability, excelling as a dual-threat in both defensive duties and build-up play. With a Sofascore rating in the top 3% of his positional peers, he dominates duels and showcases exceptional passing accuracy, making him a reliable link in midfield. While he has faced some injury challenges, his impressive minutes played this season highlight his potential to become a cornerstone in any midfield setup.
Strengths: Duels won, Touches, Accurate crosses. Availability: 28 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Elliot Anderson
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ross Barkleysimilar↗ | Aston Villa | 33 | €3.6m | 95 | 84 |
| 2 | Conor Gallaghersimilar↗ | Tottenham Hotspur | 26 | €31m | 95 | 82 |
| 3 | Rodrisimilar↗ | FC Barcelona | 30 | €50m | 94 | 82 |
| 4 | Lucas Paquetásimilar↗ | West Ham United | 29 | €36m | 94 | 84 |
| 5 | Exequiel Palaciossimilar↗ | Ipswich Town | 28 | €26m | 92 | 82 |
| 6 | Malik Tillmansimilar↗ | Bayer 04 Leverkusen | 24 | €27m | 92 | 84 |
| 7 | Joey Veermansimilar↗ | PSV Eindhoven | 28 | €26m | 92 | 84 |
| 8 | Tom Cairneysimilar↗ | Fulham | 35 | €500k | 92 | 82 |
| 9 | Nadiem Amirisimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 30 | €16m | 91 | 84 |
| 10 | Tom Bischofsimilar↗ | FC Bayern München | 21 | €39m | 91 | 82 |
| 11 | Mikkel Damsgaardsimilar↗ | Brentford | 26 | €29m | 91 | 83 |
| 12 | Douglas Luizsimilar↗ | Juventus | 28 | €19m | 91 | 83 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Elliot Anderson
≈ 100% Elliot Anderson · strong: Successful dribbles, Shots · low reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Shots /90, Duels won /90
≈ 100% Elliot Anderson · strong: Possession won in att. third, Accurate final-third passes · low reliability
Strengths: Possession won in att. third /90, Accurate final-third passes /90, Touches /90
≈ 100% Elliot Anderson · strong: Touches, Accurate final-third passes · low reliability
Strengths: Touches /90, Accurate final-third passes /90, Accurate long balls /90
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to Elliot Anderson?
Statistically, Ross Barkley (Aston Villa) is the closest look-alike to Elliot Anderson — a 84/100 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 Elliot Anderson?
By Doppel's fit score, Ross Barkley (Aston Villa) is the closest profile to Elliot Anderson, with a 84/100 overall match. Conor Gallagher and Rodri are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Elliot Anderson?
Yes. Tom Cairney (Fulham) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 82/100 at roughly €500k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Elliot Anderson?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Elliot Anderson'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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