Players like Tomás Cardona
CBTigre · 2025 · ranked by tactical + market fitTomás Cardona's profile ↗
The players most similar to Tomás Cardona are Kobe Cools, Juhani Pikkarainen, Lorenco Šimić. Doppel rates Kobe Cools (FCV Dender) a 77/100 overall match — 92/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Kobe Cools scores 77/100 at about €600k. Data as of October 2026.
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Tomás Cardona is a ball-playing centre-back who excels in distributing the ball with precision, ranking in the top 16% for accurate long balls. His overall quality positions him in the top 20% of his peers, showcasing his solid defensive capabilities alongside an impressive knack for finishing. While he has struggled with injuries, missing 23 games over the last three seasons, when fit, he proves to be a reliable and impactful presence in the backline.
Strengths: Accurate long balls, Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Sofascore rating. Availability: 23 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Tomás Cardona
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kobe Coolssimilar↗ | FCV Dender | 29 | €600k | 92 | 77 |
| 2 | Juhani Pikkarainensimilar↗ | Degerfors IF | 28 | €600k | 90 | 78 |
| 3 | Lorenco Šimićsimilar↗ | US Avellino 1912 | 30 | €700k | 88 | 77 |
| 4 | David Lópezsimilar↗ | Mallorca | 23 | €1.3m | 88 | 79 |
| 5 | Bojan Kovačevićsimilar↗ | Cádiz | 22 | €1.0m | 86 | 78 |
| 6 | Leo Greimlsimilar↗ | NAC Breda | 25 | €800k | 85 | 80 |
| 7 | Seid Koraćsimilar↗ | Venezia | 25 | €1.4m | 84 | 77 |
| 8 | Lloyd Jonessimilar↗ | Charlton Athletic | 31 | €1.1m | 83 | 79 |
| 9 | Husniddin Aliqulovsimilar↗ | Çaykur Rizespor | 27 | €1.2m | 83 | 77 |
| 10 | Ze Vitorsimilar↗ | CD Nacional | 25 | €2.4m | 82 | 77 |
| 11 | Casper Widellsimilar↗ | Excelsior | 23 | €1.5m | 82 | 81 |
| 12 | Mike Van der Hoornsimilar↗ | FC Utrecht | 34 | €800k | 82 | 78 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Tomás Cardona
≈ 100% Tomás Cardona · strong: Clearances, Big chances created · low reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Big chances created /90, Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% Tomás Cardona · strong: Aerial duels won %, Sofascore rating · medium reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Sofascore rating, Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% Tomás Cardona · strong: Aerial duels won %, Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Aerial duels won /90, Duels won /90
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to Tomás Cardona?
Statistically, Kobe Cools (FCV Dender) is the closest look-alike to Tomás Cardona — a 77/100 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 Cardona?
By Doppel's fit score, Kobe Cools (FCV Dender) is the closest profile to Tomás Cardona, with a 77/100 overall match. Juhani Pikkarainen and Lorenco Šimić are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Tomás Cardona?
Yes. Kobe Cools (FCV Dender) plays a similar centre back role and rates 77/100 at roughly €600k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Tomás Cardona?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Tomás Cardona's 2025 season, then ranks centre backs across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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