Players like Elliot Anderson
CM/CDMNottingham Forest · 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 (Luton Town) 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 September 2026.
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Elliot Anderson is a dynamic central midfielder who excels in controlling the game through his impressive duel-winning ability and high volume of touches. With a Sofascore rating in the top 8% of his positional peers, he showcases a blend of technical precision and tactical awareness, evident in his accurate crosses and final-third passes. While his injury history raises concerns about availability, his overall quality and impact on the pitch make him a valuable asset when fit.
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↗ | Luton Town | 33 | €3.6m | 95 | 84 |
| 2 | Conor Gallaghersimilar↗ | Chelsea | 26 | €31m | 95 | 82 |
| 3 | Rodrisimilar↗ | Manchester City | 30 | €50m | 94 | 84 |
| 4 | Lucas Paquetásimilar↗ | West Ham United | 29 | €36m | 94 | 84 |
| 5 | Joey Veermansimilar↗ | PSV Eindhoven | 28 | €26m | 92 | 84 |
| 6 | Malik Tillmansimilar↗ | PSV Eindhoven | 24 | €27m | 92 | 84 |
| 7 | Tom Cairneysimilar↗ | Fulham | 35 | €500k | 92 | 82 |
| 8 | Édersonsimilar↗ | Atalanta | 27 | €43m | 91 | 82 |
| 9 | Nadiem Amirisimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 30 | €16m | 91 | 84 |
| 10 | Mikkel Damsgaardsimilar↗ | Brentford | 26 | €29m | 91 | 83 |
| 11 | Tom Bischofsimilar↗ | TSG Hoffenheim | 21 | €39m | 91 | 82 |
| 12 | Douglas Luizsimilar↗ | Aston Villa | 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 best replacement for Elliot Anderson?
By Doppel's fit score, Ross Barkley (Luton Town) 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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