Players like Sandro Tonali
CMNewcastle United · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitSandro Tonali's profile ↗
The players most similar to Sandro Tonali are Henrikh Mkhitaryan, Niklas Schmidt, Lucas Da Cunha. Doppel rates Henrikh Mkhitaryan (Inter) a 84/100 overall match — 94/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Niklas Schmidt scores 83/100 at about €1.6m. Data as of September 2026.
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Sandro Tonali is a dynamic box-to-box midfielder, excelling in both playmaking and goal-scoring. With a Sofascore rating in the top 26% of his peers, he showcases exceptional vision and accuracy in the final third, consistently contributing to his team's attacking play. His impressive durability is a significant asset, having missed only three games over the last three seasons. While he may not dominate aerial duels, his ability to influence matches through touches and goal involvement makes him a vital asset in midfield.
Strengths: Touches, Accurate final-third passes, Non-penalty goals. Availability: 3 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Sandro Tonali
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Henrikh Mkhitaryansimilar↗ | Inter | 37 | €2.9m | 94 | 84 |
| 2 | Niklas Schmidtsimilar↗ | Toulouse | 28 | €1.6m | 93 | 83 |
| 3 | Lucas Da Cunhasimilar↗ | Como | 25 | €18m | 93 | 86 |
| 4 | Edu Expósitosimilar↗ | Espanyol | 30 | €4.5m | 92 | 86 |
| 5 | Samusimilar↗ | Vizela | 30 | €2.4m | 92 | 87 |
| 6 | Mattias Svanbergsimilar↗ | VfL Wolfsburg | 27 | €8.3m | 92 | 84 |
| 7 | Adam Whartonsimilar↗ | Crystal Palace | 22 | €74m | 92 | 84 |
| 8 | Pascal Großsimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 35 | €2.3m | 91 | 86 |
| 9 | Valentín Barcosimilar↗ | RC Strasbourg | 22 | €44m | 91 | 83 |
| 10 | Joey Veermansimilar↗ | PSV Eindhoven | 28 | €26m | 91 | 84 |
| 11 | Jon Ander Olasagastisimilar↗ | Levante UD | 26 | €2.7m | 91 | 85 |
| 12 | Douglas Luizsimilar↗ | Aston Villa | 28 | €19m | 91 | 83 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Sandro Tonali
≈ 100% Sandro Tonali · strong: Accurate final-third passes, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate final-third passes /90, Sofascore rating, Touches /90
≈ 100% Sandro Tonali · strong: Accurate long balls, Accurate crosses · medium reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Accurate crosses /90, Key passes /90
≈ 100% Sandro Tonali · strong: Touches, xG + xA · low reliability
Strengths: Touches /90, xG + xA /90, Accurate final-third passes /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Sandro Tonali?
By Doppel's fit score, Henrikh Mkhitaryan (Inter) is the closest profile to Sandro Tonali, with a 84/100 overall match. Niklas Schmidt and Lucas Da Cunha are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Sandro Tonali?
Yes. Niklas Schmidt (Toulouse) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 83/100 at roughly €1.6m.
How does Doppel find players similar to Sandro Tonali?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Sandro Tonali'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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