Players like Adam Carlén
CM/CDMExcelsior · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitAdam Carlén's profile ↗
The players most similar to Adam Carlén are Novatus Miroshi, Tomáš Souček, Gustavo Assunção. Doppel rates Novatus Miroshi (Göztepe) a 75/100 overall match — 82/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Muammer Sarıkaya scores 75/100 at about €300k. Data as of July 2026.
12 players most similar to Adam Carlén
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Novatus Miroshisimilar↗ | Göztepe | 24 | €4.6m | 82 | 75 |
| 2 | Tomáš Součeksimilar↗ | West Ham United | 31 | €9.7m | 81 | 75 |
| 3 | Gustavo Assunçãosimilar↗ | AVS - Futebol SAD | 26 | €800k | 82 | 75 |
| 4 | Muammer Sarıkayasimilar↗ | Çaykur Rizespor | 28 | €300k | 76 | 75 |
| 5 | Matheus Diassimilar↗ | CD Nacional | 24 | €1.6m | 95 | 74 |
| 6 | Chandrel Massangasimilar↗ | Hatayspor | 27 | €500k | 89 | 74 |
| 7 | Gonzalo Escalantesimilar↗ | Cádiz | 33 | €400k | 83 | 74 |
| 8 | Philipp Sandersimilar↗ | Borussia M'gladbach | 28 | €4.2m | 85 | 74 |
| 9 | Idrissa Tourésimilar↗ | Pisa | 28 | €4.9m | 76 | 74 |
| 10 | Philip Brittijnsimilar↗ | Fortuna Sittard | 22 | €1.5m | 89 | 73 |
| 11 | Andri Fannar Baldurssonsimilar↗ | Kasımpaşa | 24 | €2.1m | 95 | 73 |
| 12 | Giannis Papanikolaousimilar↗ | Çaykur Rizespor | 28 | €1.2m | 89 | 73 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Adam Carlén
≈ 100% Adam Carlén · strong: Clearances · low reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90
≈ 100% Adam Carlén · strong: Aerial duels won, Clearances · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Clearances /90, Non-penalty goals /90
≈ 100% Adam Carlén · medium reliability
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Adam Carlén?
By Doppel's fit score, Novatus Miroshi (Göztepe) is the closest profile to Adam Carlén, with a 75/100 overall match. Tomáš Souček and Gustavo Assunção are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Adam Carlén?
Yes. Muammer Sarıkaya (Çaykur Rizespor) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 75/100 at roughly €300k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Adam Carlén?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Adam Carlén'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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