Players like Ronaldo
CM/CDMInternacional · 2020/25 · ranked by tactical + market fitRonaldo's profile ↗
The players most similar to Ronaldo are Muammer Sarıkaya, Pepelu, Philipp Sander. Doppel rates Muammer Sarıkaya (Çaykur Rizespor) a 78/100 overall match — 82/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Muammer Sarıkaya scores 78/100 at about €300k. Data as of July 2026.
12 players most similar to Ronaldo
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Muammer Sarıkayasimilar↗ | Çaykur Rizespor | 28 | €300k | 82 | 78 |
| 2 | Pepelusimilar↗ | Valencia | 28 | €7.3m | 80 | 77 |
| 3 | Philipp Sandersimilar↗ | Borussia M'gladbach | 28 | €4.2m | 91 | 77 |
| 4 | Gonzalo Escalantesimilar↗ | Cádiz | 33 | €400k | 87 | 76 |
| 5 | Novatus Miroshisimilar↗ | Göztepe | 24 | €4.6m | 83 | 76 |
| 6 | Enric Llansanasimilar↗ | Go Ahead Eagles | 25 | €2.1m | 84 | 76 |
| 7 | Abdoulaye Tourésimilar↗ | Le Havre | 32 | €2.4m | 79 | 76 |
| 8 | Mikel Vesgasimilar↗ | Athletic Club | 33 | €1.2m | 84 | 76 |
| 9 | Roberto Gagliardinisimilar↗ | Monza | 32 | €1.2m | 87 | 75 |
| 10 | Christian Nørgaardsimilar↗ | Brentford | 32 | €4.8m | 86 | 75 |
| 11 | Chandrel Massangasimilar↗ | Hatayspor | 27 | €500k | 89 | 74 |
| 12 | Gustavo Assunçãosimilar↗ | AVS - Futebol SAD | 26 | €800k | 82 | 74 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Ronaldo
≈ 100% Ronaldo · strong: Aerial duels won % · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %
≈ 100% Ronaldo · strong: Sofascore rating, Accurate long balls · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Accurate long balls /90, Accurate crosses /90
≈ 100% Ronaldo · strong: Clearances, Aerial duels won % · low reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Aerial duels won %, Aerial duels won /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Ronaldo?
By Doppel's fit score, Muammer Sarıkaya (Çaykur Rizespor) is the closest profile to Ronaldo, with a 78/100 overall match. Pepelu and Philipp Sander are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Ronaldo?
Yes. Muammer Sarıkaya (Çaykur Rizespor) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 78/100 at roughly €300k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Ronaldo?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Ronaldo's 2020/25 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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