Players like Alex Scott
CM/CDM/CAMBournemouth · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitAlex Scott's profile ↗
The players most similar to Alex Scott are Nico O'Reilly, Ross Barkley, Johan Manzambi. Doppel rates Nico O'Reilly (Manchester City) a 84/100 overall match — 95/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Adrian Beck scores 82/100 at about €1.5m. Data as of October 2026.
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Alex Scott is a robust defensive midfielder renowned for his aggressive ball-winning and positioning. With an impressive Sofascore rating in the top 18% of his peers, he excels in clearances and duels, showcasing his ability to disrupt opposition play effectively. While he has faced some injury challenges, his resilience on the pitch makes him a valuable asset for Bournemouth, consistently contributing to defensive solidity and midfield control.
Strengths: Clearances, Duels won, Touches. Availability: 32 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Alex Scott
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nico O'Reillysimilar↗ | Manchester City | 21 | €76m | 95 | 84 |
| 2 | Ross Barkleysimilar↗ | Aston Villa | 33 | €3.6m | 94 | 81 |
| 3 | Johan Manzambisimilar↗ | SC Freiburg | 21 | €54m | 94 | 84 |
| 4 | Mattias Svanbergsimilar↗ | VfL Wolfsburg | 27 | €8.3m | 92 | 82 |
| 5 | Adrian Becksimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 29 | €1.5m | 91 | 82 |
| 6 | Youssouf Fofanasimilar↗ | Sevilla | 27 | €25m | 91 | 82 |
| 7 | Eric Ebimbesimilar↗ | FC Schalke 04 | 26 | €6.5m | 91 | 84 |
| 8 | Edu Expósitosimilar↗ | Espanyol | 30 | €4.5m | 91 | 83 |
| 9 | Jude Bellinghamsimilar↗ | Real Madrid | 23 | €151m | 90 | 82 |
| 10 | Diego Gómezsimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 23 | €27m | 90 | 82 |
| 11 | Nicola Zalewskisimilar↗ | Atalanta | 24 | €18m | 90 | 82 |
| 12 | Filip Krastevsimilar↗ | PEC Zwolle | 25 | €2.9m | 90 | 83 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Alex Scott
≈ 100% Alex Scott · strong: Clearances, Touches · low reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Touches /90, Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% Alex Scott · strong: Successful dribbles, Duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Duels won /90, Shots /90
≈ 100% Alex Scott · strong: Duels won, Shots · medium reliability
Strengths: Duels won /90, Shots /90, Successful dribbles /90
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to Alex Scott?
Statistically, Nico O'Reilly (Manchester City) is the closest look-alike to Alex Scott — 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 Alex Scott?
By Doppel's fit score, Nico O'Reilly (Manchester City) is the closest profile to Alex Scott, with a 84/100 overall match. Ross Barkley and Johan Manzambi are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Alex Scott?
Yes. Adrian Beck (1. FC Heidenheim) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 82/100 at roughly €1.5m.
How does Doppel find players similar to Alex Scott?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Alex Scott'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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