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, Yassine Titraoui, 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 September 2026.
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Tomás Händel is a tenacious defensive midfielder, excelling in aerial duels and demonstrating a knack for winning possession in the attacking third. With a Sofascore rating in the top 32% of his positional peers, he showcases reliability and quality on the pitch. His impressive durability, missing only two games in the last three seasons, further underscores his value as a consistent presence in midfield. While his clearance stats may not stand out, his ability to disrupt opposition play makes him a vital cog in the team’s engine.
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 | Yassine Titraouisimilar↗ | RC Sporting Charleroi | 23 | €7.2m | 92 | 82 |
| 3 | Beñat Gerenabarrenasimilar↗ | CD Castellón | 23 | €1.0m | 91 | 82 |
| 4 | Barry Bannansimilar↗ | Sheffield Wednesday | 37 | €200k | 90 | 82 |
| 5 | Tygo Landsimilar↗ | FC Groningen | 20 | €2.3m | 89 | 82 |
| 6 | Matúš Berosimilar↗ | VfL Bochum 1848 | 31 | €900k | 88 | 82 |
| 7 | Mathias Jensensimilar↗ | Brentford | 30 | €10m | 88 | 83 |
| 8 | Rihito Yamamotosimilar↗ | Sint-Truidense VV | 25 | €7.4m | 88 | 82 |
| 9 | Doğucan Haspolatsimilar↗ | KVC Westerlo | 26 | €5.2m | 88 | 82 |
| 10 | Nikola Vlašićsimilar↗ | Torino | 29 | €10m | 88 | 82 |
| 11 | James Ward-Prowsesimilar↗ | West Ham United | 32 | €4.5m | 87 | 83 |
| 12 | Ivan Ilićsimilar↗ | Torino | 25 | €6.8m | 87 | 83 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Tomás Händel
≈ 100% Tomás Händel · low reliability
≈ 100% Tomás Händel · strong: Accurate long balls, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Sofascore rating, Finishing (npG − npxG /90)
≈ 100% Tomás Händel · strong: Tackles + interceptions · low reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90
FAQ
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. Yassine Titraoui and Beñat Gerenabarrena are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Tomás Händel?
Yes. Barry Bannan (Sheffield Wednesday) 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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