Players like Thomas Keller
CB/CMSG Dynamo Dresden · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitThomas Keller's profile ↗
The players most similar to Thomas Keller are Andrea Tiritiello, Gustavo Henrique, Henrik Sælebakke Falchener. Doppel rates Andrea Tiritiello (Virtus Entella) a 86/100 overall match — 94/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Espen Bjørnsen Garnås scores 79/100 at about €300k. Data as of September 2026.
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Thomas Keller is a disciplined, ball-playing centre-back with a knack for contributing offensively, evidenced by his impressive non-penalty goals tally. With a Sofascore rating in the top 16% of his peers, he excels in clearances and aerial duels, showcasing his defensive prowess and reliability. While his injury history raises concerns about durability, when fit, Keller's overall impact makes him a formidable presence at the back.
Strengths: Non-penalty goals, Clearances, Aerial duels won %. Availability: 52 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Thomas Keller
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Andrea Tiritiellosimilar↗ | Virtus Entella | 31 | €400k | 94 | 86 |
| 2 | Gustavo Henriquesimilar↗ | Corinthians | 33 | €600k | 94 | 81 |
| 3 | Henrik Sælebakke Falchenersimilar↗ | Viking FK | 23 | €6.4m | 94 | 80 |
| 4 | Espen Bjørnsen Garnåssimilar↗ | Lillestrøm SK | 32 | €300k | 93 | 79 |
| 5 | Leo Østigårdsimilar↗ | Genoa | 27 | €14m | 93 | 80 |
| 6 | Radu Drăguşinsimilar↗ | Genoa | 24 | €15m | 93 | 79 |
| 7 | Francesco Folinosimilar↗ | Juve Stabia | 24 | €900k | 92 | 80 |
| 8 | Cacásimilar↗ | Corinthians | 27 | €1.5m | 92 | 85 |
| 9 | Charlie Cresswellsimilar↗ | Toulouse | 24 | €24m | 92 | 81 |
| 10 | Jannis Heuersimilar↗ | Preußen Münster | 27 | €900k | 91 | 80 |
| 11 | Gustavo Martinssimilar↗ | Grêmio | 24 | €4.1m | 91 | 79 |
| 12 | Nicola Pietrangelisimilar↗ | Südtirol | 26 | €1.2m | 91 | 80 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Thomas Keller
≈ 100% Thomas Keller · strong: Aerial duels won %, Clearances · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Clearances /90, Non-penalty goals /90
≈ 100% Thomas Keller · strong: Aerial duels won %, Sofascore rating · medium reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Sofascore rating, Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% Thomas Keller · strong: Sofascore rating, Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Aerial duels won /90, Clearances /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Thomas Keller?
By Doppel's fit score, Andrea Tiritiello (Virtus Entella) is the closest profile to Thomas Keller, with a 86/100 overall match. Gustavo Henrique and Henrik Sælebakke Falchener are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Thomas Keller?
Yes. Espen Bjørnsen Garnås (Lillestrøm SK) plays a similar centre back role and rates 79/100 at roughly €300k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Thomas Keller?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Thomas Keller's 2025/26 season, then ranks centre backs across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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