Players like Tomás Pochettino
CAM/CMFortaleza · 2025 · ranked by tactical + market fitTomás Pochettino's profile ↗
Tomás Pochettino is an attacking midfielder/central midfielder for Fortaleza in Brazil's Serie A, with 26 appearances in 2025, contributing 3 goals and 4 assists over 1552 minutes. Players similar to Pochettino include Juninho Bacuna from Birmingham City, who has a fit score of 84/100, and Pablo Pagis from Lorient, with a fit score of 85/100. These players offer comparable roles and statistical profiles within their respective leagues.
About Tomás Pochettino
Tomás Pochettino is a creative attacking midfielder, renowned for his playmaking ability and offensive contributions. With a Sofascore rating in the top 23% of his peers, he excels in generating chances, boasting impressive metrics in key passes and accurate crosses, while also contributing to the scoresheet with five goals this season. His reliability is evident, having missed only 14 games in three years, making him a durable asset for any squad.
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↗ | Birmingham City | 29 | €1.8m | 92 | 84 |
| 2 | Pablo Pagissimilar↗ | Lorient | 24 | €14m | 92 | 85 |
| 3 | Lazar Samardžićsimilar↗ | Udinese | 24 | €16m | 92 | 83 |
| 4 | Fábio Vieirasimilar↗ | Hamburger SV | 26 | €17m | 91 | 84 |
| 5 | Irakli Yegoiansimilar↗ | Excelsior | 22 | €1.7m | 91 | 84 |
| 6 | Husseyn Chakrounsimilar↗ | Hannover 96 | 22 | €1.7m | 91 | 84 |
| 7 | Ludovic Blassimilar↗ | Stade Rennais | 29 | €9.3m | 90 | 84 |
| 8 | Filip Krastevsimilar↗ | PEC Zwolle | 25 | €2.9m | 90 | 83 |
| 9 | Rober Gonzálezsimilar↗ | NEC Nijmegen | 25 | €600k | 90 | 85 |
| 10 | Sami Ouaissasimilar↗ | NEC Nijmegen | 22 | €8.2m | 90 | 86 |
| 11 | Anis Mehmetisimilar↗ | Ipswich Town | 25 | €15m | 90 | 83 |
| 12 | Cameron Puertassimilar↗ | Royale Union Saint-Gilloise | 28 | €6.8m | 90 | 85 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, 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 best replacement for Tomás Pochettino?
By Doppel's fit score, Juninho Bacuna (Birmingham City) 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. Irakli Yegoian (Excelsior) plays a similar attacking midfielder role and rates 84/100 at roughly €1.7m.
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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