Players like Pablo Fornals
CM/CDM/CAMReal Betis · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitPablo Fornals's profile ↗
The players most similar to Pablo Fornals are Harvey Elliott, Teun Koopmeiners, Nadiem Amiri. Doppel rates Harvey Elliott (Valencia) a 86/100 overall match — 95/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Kevin Stöger scores 87/100 at about €1.9m. Data as of October 2026.
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Pablo Fornals is a dynamic box-to-box midfielder with an impressive ability to influence games through key passes and finishing, ranking in the top 1% and 2% of his peers, respectively. His accuracy in final-third passes and high volume of touches further showcase his playmaking prowess, making him a vital asset in attack. With only 14 games missed in the last three seasons, Fornals demonstrates remarkable durability and reliability, solidifying his status as a top 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 | Harvey Elliottsimilar↗ | Valencia | 23 | €21m | 95 | 86 |
| 2 | Teun Koopmeinerssimilar↗ | Juventus | 28 | €13m | 94 | 85 |
| 3 | Nadiem Amirisimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 30 | €16m | 94 | 85 |
| 4 | Joey Veermansimilar↗ | PSV Eindhoven | 28 | €26m | 94 | 84 |
| 5 | Kang-in Leesimilar↗ | Atlético Madrid | 25 | €30m | 94 | 84 |
| 6 | Kevin Stögersimilar↗ | Borussia M'gladbach | 33 | €1.9m | 93 | 87 |
| 7 | Pablo Pagissimilar↗ | Paris FC | 24 | €14m | 92 | 85 |
| 8 | Andrea Colpanisimilar↗ | Monza | 27 | €3.8m | 92 | 84 |
| 9 | Sebastiano Espositosimilar↗ | Sassuolo | 24 | €14m | 92 | 84 |
| 10 | Cameron Puertassimilar↗ | SV Werder Bremen | 28 | €6.8m | 91 | 86 |
| 11 | Calvin Stengssimilar↗ | AZ Alkmaar | 28 | €4.8m | 91 | 85 |
| 12 | Chris Führichsimilar↗ | VfB Stuttgart | 28 | €12m | 91 | 85 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Pablo Fornals
≈ 100% Pablo Fornals · strong: Possession won in att. third, Shots · medium reliability
Strengths: Possession won in att. third /90, Shots /90, Accurate final-third passes /90
≈ 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: Accurate crosses, Touches · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Touches /90, Key passes /90
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to Pablo Fornals?
Statistically, Harvey Elliott (Valencia) is the closest look-alike to Pablo Fornals — a 86/100 profile match (95/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
Who is the best replacement for Pablo Fornals?
By Doppel's fit score, Harvey Elliott (Valencia) is the closest profile to Pablo Fornals, with a 86/100 overall match. Teun Koopmeiners and Nadiem Amiri are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Pablo Fornals?
Yes. Kevin Stöger (Borussia M'gladbach) 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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