Players like Joe Rothwell
CM/CDMSheffield United · 2024/25 · ranked by tactical + market fitJoe Rothwell's profile ↗
The players most similar to Joe Rothwell are Adem Zorgane, Barry Bannan, Kike Pérez. Doppel rates Adem Zorgane (Royale Union Saint-Gilloise) a 83/100 overall match — 93/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Barry Bannan scores 83/100 at about €200k. Data as of October 2026.
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Joe Rothwell is a creative deep-lying playmaker, showcasing his elite passing ability with standout metrics in accurate crosses and key passes, placing him in the top 1% and 4% respectively among his peers. With a Sofascore rating in the top 19%, he consistently influences the game from the midfield, orchestrating play with precision. His durability is notable, having missed only 14 games over the last three seasons, further solidifying his reliability as a key contributor for Sheffield United.
Strengths: Accurate crosses, Key passes, Accurate final-third passes. Availability: 14 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Joe Rothwell
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Adem Zorganesimilar↗ | Royale Union Saint-Gilloise | 26 | €13m | 93 | 83 |
| 2 | Barry Bannansimilar↗ | Millwall | 37 | €200k | 92 | 83 |
| 3 | Kike Pérezsimilar↗ | Venezia | 29 | €2.3m | 91 | 84 |
| 4 | Angel Gomessimilar↗ | Olympique de Marseille | 26 | €11m | 91 | 83 |
| 5 | Alexandru Maximsimilar↗ | Gaziantep FK | 36 | €300k | 90 | 85 |
| 6 | Tiago Silvasimilar↗ | Vitória SC | 33 | €2.3m | 90 | 83 |
| 7 | Imrân Louzasimilar↗ | Watford | 27 | €13m | 90 | 83 |
| 8 | Qazim Lacisimilar↗ | Çaykur Rizespor | 30 | €2.9m | 89 | 82 |
| 9 | Görkem Sağlamsimilar↗ | Kayserispor | 28 | €800k | 89 | 85 |
| 10 | Ivan Ilićsimilar↗ | Lecce | 25 | €6.8m | 88 | 83 |
| 11 | Lucas Da Cunhasimilar↗ | Como | 25 | €18m | 88 | 83 |
| 12 | İlkay Gündoğansimilar↗ | Galatasaray | 36 | €1.9m | 88 | 84 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Joe Rothwell
≈ 100% Joe Rothwell · strong: Accurate long balls, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Sofascore rating, Accurate final-third passes /90
≈ 100% Joe Rothwell · strong: Sofascore rating, Accurate long balls · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Accurate long balls /90, Key passes /90
≈ 100% Joe Rothwell · strong: Accurate final-third passes, Key passes · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate final-third passes /90, Key passes /90, Big chances created /90
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to Joe Rothwell?
Statistically, Adem Zorgane (Royale Union Saint-Gilloise) is the closest look-alike to Joe Rothwell — a 83/100 profile match (93/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
Who is the best replacement for Joe Rothwell?
By Doppel's fit score, Adem Zorgane (Royale Union Saint-Gilloise) is the closest profile to Joe Rothwell, with a 83/100 overall match. Barry Bannan and Kike Pérez are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Joe Rothwell?
Yes. Barry Bannan (Millwall) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 83/100 at roughly €200k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Joe Rothwell?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Joe Rothwell's 2024/25 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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