Players like Giovani Lo Celso
CAM/CMReal Betis · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitGiovani Lo Celso's profile ↗
The players most similar to Giovani Lo Celso are Xavi Simons, Kevin Stöger, Romano Schmid. Doppel rates Xavi Simons (RB Leipzig) a 87/100 overall match — 94/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Jonas Hofmann scores 86/100 at about €1.6m. Data as of July 2026.
12 players most similar to Giovani Lo Celso
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Xavi Simonssimilar↗ | RB Leipzig | 20 | €43m | 94 | 87 |
| 2 | Kevin Stögersimilar↗ | VfL Bochum 1848 | 30 | €1.9m | 92 | 87 |
| 3 | Romano Schmidsimilar↗ | SV Werder Bremen | 25 | €17m | 91 | 86 |
| 4 | Iscosimilar↗ | Real Betis | 31 | €3.6m | 93 | 86 |
| 5 | Jonas Hofmannsimilar↗ | Bayer 04 Leverkusen | 31 | €1.6m | 90 | 86 |
| 6 | Nadiem Amirisimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 28 | €16m | 94 | 85 |
| 7 | Kenan Yıldızsimilar↗ | Juventus | 20 | €72m | 92 | 85 |
| 8 | Ilan Kebbalsimilar↗ | Paris FC | 27 | €11m | 92 | 85 |
| 9 | Eliesse Ben Seghirsimilar↗ | AS Monaco | 19 | €21m | 92 | 85 |
| 10 | Chris Führichsimilar↗ | VfB Stuttgart | 25 | €12m | 89 | 85 |
| 11 | Charles De Ketelaeresimilar↗ | Atalanta | 24 | €27m | 93 | 85 |
| 12 | İlkay Gündoğansimilar↗ | FC Barcelona | 33 | €1.9m | 91 | 84 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Giovani Lo Celso
≈ 100% Giovani Lo Celso · strong: Sofascore rating, Successful dribbles · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Successful dribbles /90, Key passes /90
≈ 100% Giovani Lo Celso · strong: Key passes, Accurate crosses · low reliability
Strengths: Key passes /90, Accurate crosses /90, Sofascore rating
≈ 100% Giovani Lo Celso · strong: Possession won in att. third, Key passes · low reliability
Strengths: Possession won in att. third /90, Key passes /90, Big chances created /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Giovani Lo Celso?
By Doppel's fit score, Xavi Simons (RB Leipzig) is the closest profile to Giovani Lo Celso, with a 87/100 overall match. Kevin Stöger and Romano Schmid are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Giovani Lo Celso?
Yes. Jonas Hofmann (Bayer 04 Leverkusen) plays a similar attacking midfielder role and rates 86/100 at roughly €1.6m.
How does Doppel find players similar to Giovani Lo Celso?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Giovani Lo Celso's 2025/26 season, then ranks attacking midfielders across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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