Players like Tomás Pochettino
CAM/CMFortaleza · 2025 · ranked by tactical + market fitTomás Pochettino's profile ↗
The players most similar to Tomás Pochettino are Juninho Bacuna, Pablo Pagis, Lazar Samardžić. Doppel rates Juninho Bacuna (Gaziantep FK) a 84/100 overall match — 92/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Rober González scores 85/100 at about €600k. Data as of October 2026.
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Tomás Pochettino is an attacking midfielder who excels as a creative playmaker, orchestrating the game with precision. His impressive ability to deliver key passes and accurate crosses places him among the top 4% of his positional peers, while his knack for finishing and creating big chances highlights his attacking threat. With only 14 games missed in the last three seasons, Pochettino proves to be a durable and reliable presence in the midfield, making him a valuable asset for any team.
Strengths: Key passes, Accurate crosses, Big chances created. Availability: 14 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Tomás Pochettino
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Juninho Bacunasimilar↗ | Gaziantep FK | 29 | €1.8m | 92 | 84 |
| 2 | Pablo Pagissimilar↗ | Paris FC | 24 | €14m | 92 | 85 |
| 3 | Lazar Samardžićsimilar↗ | Atalanta | 24 | €16m | 92 | 83 |
| 4 | Irakli Yegoiansimilar↗ | Excelsior | 22 | €1.7m | 91 | 84 |
| 5 | Husseyn Chakrounsimilar↗ | Hannover 96 | 22 | €1.7m | 91 | 84 |
| 6 | Ludovic Blassimilar↗ | Stade Rennais | 29 | €9.3m | 90 | 84 |
| 7 | Filip Krastevsimilar↗ | PEC Zwolle | 25 | €2.9m | 90 | 83 |
| 8 | Rober Gonzálezsimilar↗ | Albacete Balompié | 25 | €600k | 90 | 85 |
| 9 | Sami Ouaissasimilar↗ | NEC Nijmegen | 22 | €8.2m | 90 | 86 |
| 10 | Anis Mehmetisimilar↗ | Ipswich Town | 25 | €15m | 90 | 83 |
| 11 | Cameron Puertassimilar↗ | SV Werder Bremen | 28 | €6.8m | 90 | 85 |
| 12 | Myron Van Brederodesimilar↗ | KV Mechelen | 23 | €4.9m | 90 | 83 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Tomás Pochettino
≈ 100% Tomás Pochettino · strong: Shots, Successful dribbles · low reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Successful dribbles /90, Possession won in att. third /90
≈ 100% Tomás Pochettino · strong: Shots, Non-penalty goals · medium reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Non-penalty goals /90, Accurate crosses /90
≈ 100% Tomás Pochettino · strong: Key passes, Successful dribbles · low reliability
Strengths: Key passes /90, Successful dribbles /90, Accurate crosses /90
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to Tomás Pochettino?
Statistically, Juninho Bacuna (Gaziantep FK) is the closest look-alike to Tomás Pochettino — a 84/100 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 Tomás Pochettino?
By Doppel's fit score, Juninho Bacuna (Gaziantep FK) is the closest profile to Tomás Pochettino, with a 84/100 overall match. Pablo Pagis and Lazar Samardžić are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Tomás Pochettino?
Yes. Rober González (Albacete Balompié) plays a similar attacking midfielder role and rates 85/100 at roughly €600k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Tomás Pochettino?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Tomás Pochettino's 2025 season, then ranks attacking midfielders across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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