Players like Adriano Firmino
CM/CDMSanta Clara · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitAdriano Firmino's profile ↗
The players most similar to Adriano Firmino are Kreshnik Krasniqi, Rodrigo Atencio, Kaare Barslund. Doppel rates Kreshnik Krasniqi (Strømsgodset) a 81/100 overall match — 92/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Kreshnik Krasniqi scores 81/100 at about €400k. Data as of July 2026.
12 players most similar to Adriano Firmino
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kreshnik Krasniqisimilar↗ | Strømsgodset | 26 | €400k | 92 | 81 |
| 2 | Rodrigo Atenciosimilar↗ | Central Córdoba | 24 | €2.2m | 80 | 79 |
| 3 | Kaare Barslundsimilar↗ | IF Brommapojkarna | 22 | €600k | 87 | 79 |
| 4 | Levi Smanssimilar↗ | SC Heerenveen | 23 | €1.4m | 75 | 78 |
| 5 | Ismet Lushakusimilar↗ | IFK Norrköping | 26 | €700k | 92 | 78 |
| 6 | Kevin Sessasimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 26 | €800k | 77 | 78 |
| 7 | Abdoullah Basimilar↗ | Sunderland | 23 | €1.4m | 77 | 78 |
| 8 | Noah Naujokssimilar↗ | Excelsior | 24 | €1.4m | 72 | 78 |
| 9 | Irakli Yegoiansimilar↗ | Excelsior | 22 | €1.7m | 78 | 78 |
| 10 | Ulrik Mathisensimilar↗ | SK Brann | 27 | €700k | 74 | 77 |
| 11 | Carl Langesimilar↗ | Vålerenga IF | 28 | €600k | 84 | 77 |
| 12 | Olivier Ntchamsimilar↗ | Samsunspor | 30 | €1.9m | 80 | 77 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Adriano Firmino
≈ 100% Adriano Firmino · strong: Aerial duels won %, Clearances · medium reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Clearances /90
≈ 100% Adriano Firmino · strong: Successful dribbles, Shots · medium reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Shots /90, Key passes /90
≈ 100% Adriano Firmino · strong: Clearances, Accurate long balls · medium reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Accurate long balls /90, Touches /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Adriano Firmino?
By Doppel's fit score, Kreshnik Krasniqi (Strømsgodset) is the closest profile to Adriano Firmino, with a 81/100 overall match. Rodrigo Atencio and Kaare Barslund are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Adriano Firmino?
Yes. Kreshnik Krasniqi (Strømsgodset) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 81/100 at roughly €400k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Adriano Firmino?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Adriano Firmino'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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