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 (RC Sporting Charleroi) 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 September 2026.
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Joe Rothwell is a creative deep-lying playmaker, excelling in his ability to orchestrate play from midfield with pinpoint accuracy. His impressive Sofascore rating places him in the top 19% of his peers, highlighting his elite vision and distribution, evidenced by his top-tier metrics in accurate crosses and key passes. While he may not be the most combative in duels, his reliability is notable, having missed only 14 games in three seasons, making him a dependable asset 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↗ | RC Sporting Charleroi | 26 | €13m | 93 | 83 |
| 2 | Barry Bannansimilar↗ | Sheffield Wednesday | 37 | €200k | 92 | 83 |
| 3 | Kike Pérezsimilar↗ | Venezia | 29 | €2.3m | 91 | 84 |
| 4 | Dani Parejosimilar↗ | Villarreal | 37 | €1.0m | 91 | 82 |
| 5 | Angel Gomessimilar↗ | Lille | 26 | €11m | 91 | 83 |
| 6 | Alexandru Maximsimilar↗ | Gaziantep FK | 36 | €300k | 90 | 85 |
| 7 | Tiago Silvasimilar↗ | Vitória SC | 33 | €2.3m | 90 | 83 |
| 8 | Imrân Louzasimilar↗ | Watford | 27 | €13m | 90 | 83 |
| 9 | Qazim Lacisimilar↗ | Çaykur Rizespor | 30 | €2.9m | 89 | 82 |
| 10 | Görkem Sağlamsimilar↗ | Hatayspor | 28 | €800k | 89 | 85 |
| 11 | Ivan Ilićsimilar↗ | Torino | 25 | €6.8m | 88 | 83 |
| 12 | Lucas Da Cunhasimilar↗ | Como | 25 | €18m | 88 | 83 |
* 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 best replacement for Joe Rothwell?
By Doppel's fit score, Adem Zorgane (RC Sporting Charleroi) 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 (Sheffield Wednesday) 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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