Players like Tomás Händel
CM/CDMVitória SC · 2024/25 · ranked by tactical + market fitTomás Händel's profile ↗
The players most similar to Tomás Händel are Marc Domenech, Youri Regeer, Beñat Gerenabarrena. Doppel rates Marc Domenech (FC Andorra) a 82/100 overall match — 94/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Barry Bannan scores 82/100 at about €200k. Data as of October 2026.
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Tomás Händel is a robust defensive midfielder, excelling in aerial duels and showcasing his ability to win possession in the attacking third. With a Sofascore rating in the top 32% of his positional peers, he stands out for his reliability and durability, having missed only two games in the last three seasons. While his clearance stats may not reflect typical defensive duties, his strengths position him as a key asset in disrupting opposition play and supporting his team's attacking transitions.
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Possession won in att. third. Availability: 2 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Tomás Händel
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Marc Domenechsimilar↗ | FC Andorra | 24 | €700k | 94 | 82 |
| 2 | Youri Regeersimilar↗ | AFC Ajax | 23 | €4.7m | 92 | 82 |
| 3 | Beñat Gerenabarrenasimilar↗ | Athletic Club | 23 | €1.0m | 91 | 82 |
| 4 | Barry Bannansimilar↗ | Millwall | 37 | €200k | 90 | 82 |
| 5 | Davy van den Bergsimilar↗ | FC Utrecht | 26 | €1.3m | 89 | 83 |
| 6 | Tygo Landsimilar↗ | FC Groningen | 20 | €2.3m | 89 | 82 |
| 7 | Matúš Berosimilar↗ | VfL Bochum 1848 | 31 | €900k | 88 | 82 |
| 8 | Mathias Jensensimilar↗ | Brentford | 30 | €10m | 88 | 83 |
| 9 | Vincent Sierrosimilar↗ | Parma | 31 | €3.2m | 88 | 82 |
| 10 | Rihito Yamamotosimilar↗ | Sint-Truidense VV | 25 | €7.4m | 88 | 82 |
| 11 | Doğucan Haspolatsimilar↗ | KVC Westerlo | 26 | €5.2m | 88 | 82 |
| 12 | Nikola Vlašićsimilar↗ | Torino | 29 | €10m | 88 | 82 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Tomás Händel
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Strengths: Accurate final-third passes /90
≈ 100% Tomás Händel · strong: Tackles + interceptions · low reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to Tomás Händel?
Statistically, Marc Domenech (FC Andorra) is the closest look-alike to Tomás Händel — a 82/100 profile match (94/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
Who is the best replacement for Tomás Händel?
By Doppel's fit score, Marc Domenech (FC Andorra) is the closest profile to Tomás Händel, with a 82/100 overall match. Youri Regeer and Beñat Gerenabarrena are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Tomás Händel?
Yes. Barry Bannan (Millwall) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 82/100 at roughly €200k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Tomás Händel?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Tomás Händel's 2024/25 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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