Players like Joe Rothwell
CM/CDMSheffield United · 2024/25 · ranked by tactical + market fitJoe Rothwell's profile ↗
Joe Rothwell is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for Sheffield United in the Championship, with 36 appearances and 4 assists in the 2024/25 season. Players similar to Rothwell include Alexandru Maxim from Gaziantep FK, who has a fit score of 86/100, and Görkem Sağlam from Hatayspor, with a fit score of 85/100. Other comparable players are Kike Pérez of Venezia and Thom Haye from SC Heerenveen, both showcasing a similar statistical profile.
12 players most similar to Joe Rothwell
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alexandru Maximsimilar↗ | Gaziantep FK | 36 | €300k | 90 | 86 |
| 2 | Görkem Sağlamsimilar↗ | Hatayspor | 28 | €800k | 89 | 85 |
| 3 | Kike Pérezsimilar↗ | Venezia | 29 | €2.3m | 90 | 85 |
| 4 | Thom Hayesimilar↗ | SC Heerenveen | 31 | €900k | 91 | 85 |
| 5 | Mohamed Ihattarensimilar↗ | Fortuna Sittard | 24 | €3.2m | 85 | 85 |
| 6 | Ruben Jenssensimilar↗ | Tromsø IL | 38 | €100k | 88 | 84 |
| 7 | İlkay Gündoğansimilar↗ | FC Barcelona | 36 | €1.9m | 88 | 84 |
| 8 | Michel Vlapsimilar↗ | FC Twente | 29 | €3.1m | 90 | 84 |
| 9 | Romano Schmidsimilar↗ | SV Werder Bremen | 26 | €17m | 87 | 84 |
| 10 | Gianluca Busiosimilar↗ | Venezia | 24 | €7.3m | 87 | 84 |
| 11 | Simone Pontissosimilar↗ | Catanzaro | 29 | €1.1m | 89 | 84 |
| 12 | Joan Jordánsimilar↗ | Deportivo Alavés | 32 | €1.0m | 88 | 84 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Joe Rothwell
≈ 100% Joe Rothwell · strong: Key passes, Accurate long balls · low reliability
Strengths: Key passes /90, Accurate long balls /90, Accurate crosses /90
≈ 100% Joe Rothwell · strong: Accurate crosses, Big chances created · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Big chances created /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, Alexandru Maxim (Gaziantep FK) is the closest profile to Joe Rothwell, with a 86/100 overall match. Görkem Sağlam and Kike Pérez are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Joe Rothwell?
Yes. Ruben Jenssen (Tromsø IL) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 84/100 at roughly €100k.
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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