Players like Manuel Keliano
CM/CDMCF Estrela Amadora · 2024/25 · ranked by tactical + market fitManuel Keliano's profile ↗
The players most similar to Manuel Keliano are Luka Hyryläinen, Christian Pierobon, Joel Silva. Doppel rates Luka Hyryläinen (SSV Ulm 1846) a 79/100 overall match — 89/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Joel Silva scores 79/100 at about €400k. Data as of September 2026.
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Manuel Keliano is a tenacious defensive midfielder, excelling in breaking up opposition play with top-tier tackling and interception stats. Despite a Sofascore rating that places him in the bottom 23% of his peers, his ability to dominate duels and win possession in the attacking third highlights his work rate and defensive acumen. While his offensive contributions are limited, his reliability on the pitch, having missed only a few games in three seasons, makes him a solid option in midfield.
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions, Duels won, Possession won in att. third. Availability: 17 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Manuel Keliano
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Luka Hyryläinensimilar↗ | SSV Ulm 1846 | 22 | €1.6m | 89 | 79 |
| 2 | Christian Pierobonsimilar↗ | Juve Stabia | 24 | €600k | 89 | 80 |
| 3 | Joel Silvasimilar↗ | Boavista | 23 | €400k | 88 | 79 |
| 4 | Stije Resinksimilar↗ | Almere City FC | 23 | €7.6m | 88 | 77 |
| 5 | Rabby Nzingoulasimilar↗ | Montpellier | 21 | €2.1m | 87 | 77 |
| 6 | Lorenzo Amatuccisimilar↗ | Las Palmas | 22 | €8.2m | 87 | 76 |
| 7 | Julian Niehuessimilar↗ | 1. FC Kaiserslautern | 25 | €1.6m | 87 | 77 |
| 8 | Federico Zucconsimilar↗ | Cosenza | 23 | €1.1m | 86 | 77 |
| 9 | Tom Ducrocqsimilar↗ | Bastia | 27 | €800k | 86 | 77 |
| 10 | Noah Mbambasimilar↗ | FCV Dender | 21 | €1.8m | 86 | 77 |
| 11 | Leonardo Lopessimilar↗ | Cercle Brugge | 28 | €2.6m | 86 | 77 |
| 12 | Nolan Binetsimilar↗ | US Boulogne Côte-d'Opale | 22 | €1.2m | 85 | 77 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Manuel Keliano
≈ 100% Manuel Keliano · strong: Aerial duels won · medium reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% Manuel Keliano · strong: Duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Duels won /90
≈ 100% Manuel Keliano · strong: Tackles + interceptions · low reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Manuel Keliano?
By Doppel's fit score, Luka Hyryläinen (SSV Ulm 1846) is the closest profile to Manuel Keliano, with a 79/100 overall match. Christian Pierobon and Joel Silva are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Manuel Keliano?
Yes. Joel Silva (Boavista) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 79/100 at roughly €400k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Manuel Keliano?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Manuel Keliano'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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