Players like Pablo Fornals
CM/CDM/RWReal Betis · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitPablo Fornals's profile ↗
The players most similar to Pablo Fornals are Teun Koopmeiners, Joey Veerman, Nadiem Amiri. Doppel rates Teun Koopmeiners (Atalanta) a 85/100 overall match — 94/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Kevin Stöger scores 87/100 at about €1.9m. Data as of September 2026.
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Pablo Fornals is a dynamic central midfielder known for his playmaking prowess and goal-scoring ability. Ranking in the top 19% of his positional peers, he excels in creating opportunities with key passes and finishing, making him a vital contributor in the final third. His reliability is underscored by missing only 14 games over the last three seasons, showcasing his durability and consistency on the pitch. While he may not dominate aerial duels, his strengths more than compensate, marking him as a standout performer in La Liga.
Strengths: Key passes, Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Accurate final-third passes. Availability: 14 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Pablo Fornals
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Teun Koopmeinerssimilar↗ | Atalanta | 28 | €13m | 94 | 85 |
| 2 | Joey Veermansimilar↗ | PSV Eindhoven | 28 | €26m | 94 | 85 |
| 3 | Nadiem Amirisimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 30 | €16m | 94 | 85 |
| 4 | Kang-in Leesimilar↗ | Paris Saint-Germain | 25 | €30m | 94 | 84 |
| 5 | Kevin Stögersimilar↗ | VfL Bochum 1848 | 33 | €1.9m | 93 | 87 |
| 6 | Phil Fodensimilar↗ | Manchester City | 26 | €66m | 93 | 84 |
| 7 | Pablo Pagissimilar↗ | Lorient | 24 | €14m | 92 | 85 |
| 8 | Andrea Colpanisimilar↗ | Monza | 27 | €3.8m | 92 | 84 |
| 9 | Cameron Puertassimilar↗ | Royale Union Saint-Gilloise | 28 | €6.8m | 91 | 86 |
| 10 | Chris Führichsimilar↗ | VfB Stuttgart | 28 | €12m | 91 | 85 |
| 11 | Andreas Skov Olsensimilar↗ | Club Brugge KV | 27 | €6.6m | 91 | 85 |
| 12 | Daan Rotssimilar↗ | FC Twente | 25 | €4.7m | 91 | 85 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Pablo Fornals
≈ 100% Pablo Fornals · strong: Finishing (npG − npxG, Non-penalty goals · low reliability
Strengths: Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Non-penalty goals /90, Key passes /90
≈ 100% Pablo Fornals · strong: Key passes, Accurate crosses · low reliability
Strengths: Key passes /90, Accurate crosses /90, Sofascore rating
≈ 100% Pablo Fornals · strong: Accurate crosses, Touches · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Touches /90, Key passes /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Pablo Fornals?
By Doppel's fit score, Teun Koopmeiners (Atalanta) is the closest profile to Pablo Fornals, with a 85/100 overall match. Joey Veerman and Nadiem Amiri are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Pablo Fornals?
Yes. Kevin Stöger (VfL Bochum 1848) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 87/100 at roughly €1.9m.
How does Doppel find players similar to Pablo Fornals?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Pablo Fornals'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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