Players like Koke
CM/CDMAtlético Madrid · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitKoke's profile ↗
The players most similar to Koke are Hakan Çalhanoğlu, Joshua Kimmich, Corentin Tolisso. Doppel rates Hakan Çalhanoğlu (Inter) a 85/100 overall match — 93/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Pascal Groß scores 85/100 at about €2.3m. Data as of September 2026.
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Koke is a sophisticated deep-lying playmaker, excelling in orchestrating the midfield with his precision passing and vision. Ranking in the top 17% of his positional peers, he stands out with elite touches and accurate long balls, showcasing his ability to dictate play and create big chances. His reliability is underscored by limited missed games, making him an invaluable asset for Atlético Madrid as he continues to influence matches at 34.
Strengths: Touches, Accurate long balls, Accurate final-third passes. Availability: 12 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Koke
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hakan Çalhanoğlusimilar↗ | Inter | 32 | €17m | 93 | 85 |
| 2 | Joshua Kimmichsimilar↗ | FC Bayern München | 31 | €38m | 92 | 81 |
| 3 | Corentin Tolissosimilar↗ | Olympique Lyonnais | 32 | €11m | 91 | 81 |
| 4 | Leon Goretzkasimilar↗ | FC Bayern München | 31 | €11m | 90 | 82 |
| 5 | James Ward-Prowsesimilar↗ | West Ham United | 32 | €4.5m | 90 | 84 |
| 6 | Dominik Szoboszlaisimilar↗ | Liverpool FC | 26 | €91m | 90 | 81 |
| 7 | Kartal Kayra Yılmazsimilar↗ | Kayserispor | 26 | €2.4m | 90 | 83 |
| 8 | Pascal Großsimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 35 | €2.3m | 89 | 85 |
| 9 | Matúš Berosimilar↗ | VfL Bochum 1848 | 31 | €900k | 89 | 82 |
| 10 | Orkun Kökçüsimilar↗ | Benfica | 26 | €24m | 89 | 82 |
| 11 | Douglas Luizsimilar↗ | Aston Villa | 28 | €19m | 89 | 82 |
| 12 | Bruno Fernandessimilar↗ | Manchester United | 32 | €32m | 89 | 81 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Koke
≈ 100% Koke · strong: Sofascore rating, Accurate long balls · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Accurate long balls /90, Accurate crosses /90
≈ 100% Koke · strong: Touches, Accurate final-third passes · low reliability
Strengths: Touches /90, Accurate final-third passes /90, Sofascore rating
≈ 100% Koke · strong: Possession won in att. third, Non-penalty goals · low reliability
Strengths: Possession won in att. third /90, Non-penalty goals /90, Sofascore rating
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Koke?
By Doppel's fit score, Hakan Çalhanoğlu (Inter) is the closest profile to Koke, with a 85/100 overall match. Joshua Kimmich and Corentin Tolisso are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Koke?
Yes. Pascal Groß (Brighton & Hove Albion) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 85/100 at roughly €2.3m.
How does Doppel find players similar to Koke?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Koke'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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