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 Kevin Stöger, Harvey Elliott, Jonas Hofmann. Doppel rates Kevin Stöger (VfL Bochum 1848) a 86/100 overall match — 92/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Jonas Hofmann scores 85/100 at about €1.6m. Data as of July 2026.
12 players most similar to Pablo Fornals
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kevin Stögersimilar↗ | VfL Bochum 1848 | 30 | €1.9m | 92 | 86 |
| 2 | Harvey Elliottsimilar↗ | Liverpool FC | 20 | €21m | 94 | 85 |
| 3 | Jonas Hofmannsimilar↗ | Bayer 04 Leverkusen | 31 | €1.6m | 90 | 85 |
| 4 | Giovani Lo Celsosimilar↗ | Real Betis | 28 | €7.8m | 92 | 85 |
| 5 | Paul Nebelsimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 22 | €17m | 90 | 85 |
| 6 | Ilan Kebbalsimilar↗ | Paris FC | 27 | €11m | 93 | 85 |
| 7 | Chris Führichsimilar↗ | VfB Stuttgart | 25 | €12m | 89 | 84 |
| 8 | Phil Fodensimilar↗ | Manchester City | 23 | €66m | 92 | 84 |
| 9 | Kang-in Leesimilar↗ | Paris Saint-Germain | 23 | €30m | 93 | 84 |
| 10 | Dejan Kulusevskisimilar↗ | Tottenham Hotspur | 23 | €17m | 91 | 83 |
| 11 | Teun Koopmeinerssimilar↗ | Atalanta | 25 | €13m | 93 | 83 |
| 12 | Nadiem Amirisimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 28 | €16m | 91 | 83 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Pablo Fornals
≈ 100% Pablo Fornals · strong: Key passes, Accurate crosses · low reliability
Strengths: Key passes /90, Accurate crosses /90, Sofascore rating
≈ 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: Key passes, Big chances created · low reliability
Strengths: Key passes /90, Big chances created /90, Possession won in att. third /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Pablo Fornals?
By Doppel's fit score, Kevin Stöger (VfL Bochum 1848) is the closest profile to Pablo Fornals, with a 86/100 overall match. Harvey Elliott and Jonas Hofmann are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Pablo Fornals?
Yes. Jonas Hofmann (Bayer 04 Leverkusen) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 85/100 at roughly €1.6m.
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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