Players like Michal Sadílek
CM/CDMFC Twente · 2024/25 · ranked by tactical + market fitMichal Sadílek's profile ↗
The players most similar to Michal Sadílek are Ben Whiteman, Neil El Aynaoui, Julian Baas. Doppel rates Ben Whiteman (Preston North End) a 80/100 overall match — 92/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Julian Baas scores 80/100 at about €800k. Data as of October 2026.
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Michal Sadílek is a composed deep-lying playmaker who excels in dictating the tempo from midfield. With a Sofascore rating in the top 14% of his peers, he showcases impressive accuracy in final-third passes, crosses, and long balls, making him a vital link in FC Twente's attack. While he has struggled with injuries, his ability to control games and deliver precise passes highlights his quality and reliability when fit.
Strengths: Accurate final-third passes, Accurate crosses, Accurate long balls. Availability: 26 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Michal Sadílek
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ben Whitemansimilar↗ | Preston North End | 30 | €2.1m | 92 | 80 |
| 2 | Neil El Aynaouisimilar↗ | RB Leipzig | 25 | €29m | 90 | 83 |
| 3 | Julian Baassimilar↗ | Sparta Rotterdam | 24 | €800k | 89 | 80 |
| 4 | Jack Hinshelwoodsimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 21 | €27m | 89 | 80 |
| 5 | George Thomasonsimilar↗ | Wrexham | 24 | €2.4m | 88 | 79 |
| 6 | Casemirosimilar↗ | Manchester United | 34 | €5.5m | 88 | 80 |
| 7 | Enric Llansanasimilar↗ | RSC Anderlecht | 25 | €2.1m | 87 | 79 |
| 8 | James Ward-Prowsesimilar↗ | Burnley | 32 | €4.5m | 87 | 82 |
| 9 | Rolando Mandragorasimilar↗ | Torino | 29 | €8.6m | 86 | 80 |
| 10 | Rémi Oudinsimilar↗ | Catanzaro | 30 | €900k | 86 | 80 |
| 11 | Kartal Kayra Yılmazsimilar↗ | Beşiktaş JK | 26 | €2.4m | 86 | 80 |
| 12 | Doğucan Haspolatsimilar↗ | KVC Westerlo | 26 | €5.2m | 86 | 80 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Michal Sadílek
≈ 100% Michal Sadílek · strong: Clearances, Accurate crosses · low reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Accurate crosses /90, Sofascore rating
≈ 100% Michal Sadílek · strong: Finishing (npG − npxG, Non-penalty goals · medium reliability
Strengths: Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Non-penalty goals /90, Accurate crosses /90
≈ 100% Michal Sadílek · strong: Accurate crosses, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Sofascore rating
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to Michal Sadílek?
Statistically, Ben Whiteman (Preston North End) is the closest look-alike to Michal Sadílek — a 80/100 profile match (92/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
Who is the best replacement for Michal Sadílek?
By Doppel's fit score, Ben Whiteman (Preston North End) is the closest profile to Michal Sadílek, with a 80/100 overall match. Neil El Aynaoui and Julian Baas are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Michal Sadílek?
Yes. Julian Baas (Sparta Rotterdam) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 80/100 at roughly €800k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Michal Sadílek?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Michal Sadílek'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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