Players like Felipe Loyola
CM/CDM/RBPisa · 2025 · ranked by tactical + market fitFelipe Loyola's profile ↗
The players most similar to Felipe Loyola are Filippo Ranocchia, Nayel Mehssatou, Jochem Ritmeester van de Kamp. Doppel rates Filippo Ranocchia (Palermo) a 82/100 overall match — 90/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Daniel Requena scores 81/100 at about €1.0m. Data as of October 2026.
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Felipe Loyola is a dynamic box-to-box midfielder, showcasing an elite finishing ability that sets him apart in the final third. With a Sofascore rating in the top 22% of his peers, he consistently contributes with 7 goals this season, demonstrating his knack for finding the net. His durability is a significant asset, having missed only 5 games in the last three seasons, ensuring he remains a reliable presence in midfield. While his playmaking metrics could improve, his goal-scoring prowess makes him a valuable asset for any team.
Strengths: Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Non-penalty goals, Sofascore rating. Availability: 5 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Felipe Loyola
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Filippo Ranocchiasimilar↗ | Palermo | 25 | €3.9m | 90 | 82 |
| 2 | Nayel Mehssatousimilar↗ | Standard Liège | 24 | €1.5m | 89 | 81 |
| 3 | Jochem Ritmeester van de Kampsimilar↗ | SC Telstar | 23 | €1.6m | 89 | 83 |
| 4 | Daniel Requenasimilar↗ | Levante UD | 22 | €1.0m | 89 | 81 |
| 5 | Victor Torpsimilar↗ | Coventry City | 27 | €15m | 88 | 82 |
| 6 | Davy van den Bergsimilar↗ | FC Utrecht | 26 | €1.3m | 88 | 83 |
| 7 | Ibrahim Olawoyinsimilar↗ | Çaykur Rizespor | 29 | €2.1m | 88 | 82 |
| 8 | Laurin Curdasimilar↗ | SC Paderborn 07 | 25 | €2.8m | 87 | 83 |
| 9 | Lewis Fergusonsimilar↗ | Bologna | 27 | €13m | 86 | 81 |
| 10 | Irakli Yegoiansimilar↗ | Excelsior | 22 | €1.7m | 86 | 84 |
| 11 | Gjivai Zechiëlsimilar↗ | Feyenoord | 22 | €11m | 86 | 84 |
| 12 | Arno Verschuerensimilar↗ | FC Twente | 29 | €700k | 85 | 83 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Felipe Loyola
≈ 100% Felipe Loyola · strong: Sofascore rating, Accurate crosses · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Accurate crosses /90, Shots /90
≈ 100% Felipe Loyola · strong: Finishing (npG − npxG, Accurate final-third passes · low reliability
Strengths: Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Accurate final-third passes /90, Non-penalty goals /90
≈ 100% Felipe Loyola · strong: Finishing (npG − npxG, Non-penalty goals · medium reliability
Strengths: Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Non-penalty goals /90, Sofascore rating
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to Felipe Loyola?
Statistically, Filippo Ranocchia (Palermo) is the closest look-alike to Felipe Loyola — a 82/100 profile match (90/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
Who is the best replacement for Felipe Loyola?
By Doppel's fit score, Filippo Ranocchia (Palermo) is the closest profile to Felipe Loyola, with a 82/100 overall match. Nayel Mehssatou and Jochem Ritmeester van de Kamp are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Felipe Loyola?
Yes. Daniel Requena (Levante UD) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 81/100 at roughly €1.0m.
How does Doppel find players similar to Felipe Loyola?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Felipe Loyola's 2025 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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