Players like Sandro Tonali
CM/CDMTottenham Hotspur · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitSandro Tonali's profile ↗
The players most similar to Sandro Tonali are Henrikh Mkhitaryan, Lucas Da Cunha, Samu. Doppel rates Henrikh Mkhitaryan (Inter) a 84/100 overall match — 94/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Pascal Groß scores 86/100 at about €2.3m. Data as of October 2026.
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Sandro Tonali is a dynamic central midfielder who excels in orchestrating play from deep, showcasing an impressive ability to dictate tempo and create scoring opportunities. With a Sofascore rating in the top 18% of his positional peers, he stands out for his high volume of touches and accuracy in final-third passing, contributing significantly to both goals and assists. His durability is notable, having missed only three games in the last three seasons, making him a reliable asset in any midfield setup.
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 | Lucas Da Cunhasimilar↗ | Como | 25 | €18m | 93 | 86 |
| 3 | Samusimilar↗ | Vitória SC | 30 | €2.4m | 92 | 87 |
| 4 | Edu Expósitosimilar↗ | Espanyol | 30 | €4.5m | 92 | 86 |
| 5 | Mattias Svanbergsimilar↗ | VfL Wolfsburg | 27 | €8.3m | 92 | 84 |
| 6 | Adam Whartonsimilar↗ | Crystal Palace | 22 | €74m | 92 | 84 |
| 7 | Youssouf Fofanasimilar↗ | Sevilla | 27 | €25m | 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 | 83 |
| 11 | Jon Ander Olasagastisimilar↗ | Levante UD | 26 | €2.7m | 91 | 85 |
| 12 | Mathias Jensensimilar↗ | Brentford | 30 | €10m | 91 | 84 |
* 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: Touches, xG + xA · low reliability
Strengths: Touches /90, xG + xA /90, Accurate final-third passes /90
≈ 100% Sandro Tonali · strong: Sofascore rating, Accurate crosses · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Accurate crosses /90, xG + xA /90
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to Sandro Tonali?
Statistically, Henrikh Mkhitaryan (Inter) is the closest look-alike to Sandro Tonali — a 84/100 profile match (94/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
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. Lucas Da Cunha and Samu are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Sandro Tonali?
Yes. Pascal Groß (Brighton & Hove Albion) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 86/100 at roughly €2.3m.
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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