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 September 2026.
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Alex Scott is a tenacious defensive midfielder, excelling in breaking up play and winning duels, as evidenced by his elite clearances and tackles per game. With a Sofascore rating placing him in the top 27% of his positional peers, he showcases strong reliability and a high work rate, contributing significantly in both defensive actions and touches on the ball. However, his injury history raises questions about his durability, making consistent availability a concern for the future.
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↗ | Luton Town | 33 | €3.6m | 94 | 81 |
| 3 | Johan Manzambisimilar↗ | SC Freiburg | 21 | €54m | 94 | 84 |
| 4 | Yasin Ayarisimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 23 | €32m | 93 | 81 |
| 5 | Mattias Svanbergsimilar↗ | VfL Wolfsburg | 27 | €8.3m | 92 | 82 |
| 6 | Lucas Paquetásimilar↗ | West Ham United | 29 | €36m | 92 | 81 |
| 7 | Adrian Becksimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 29 | €1.5m | 91 | 82 |
| 8 | Eric Ebimbesimilar↗ | Eintracht Frankfurt | 26 | €6.5m | 91 | 85 |
| 9 | Edu Expósitosimilar↗ | Espanyol | 30 | €4.5m | 91 | 83 |
| 10 | Jude Bellinghamsimilar↗ | Real Madrid | 23 | €123m | 90 | 83 |
| 11 | Diego Gómezsimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 23 | €27m | 90 | 82 |
| 12 | Nicola Zalewskisimilar↗ | Atalanta | 24 | €18m | 90 | 82 |
* 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 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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