Players like Isco
CAMReal Betis · 2024/25 · ranked by tactical + market fitIsco's profile ↗
The players most similar to Isco are Xavi Simons, Giovani Lo Celso, Aleksey Miranchuk. Doppel rates Xavi Simons (RB Leipzig) a 85/100 overall match — 93/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Kevin Stöger scores 83/100 at about €1.9m. Data as of July 2026.
12 players most similar to Isco
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Xavi Simonssimilar↗ | RB Leipzig | 20 | €43m | 93 | 85 |
| 2 | Giovani Lo Celsosimilar↗ | Real Betis | 28 | €7.8m | 93 | 84 |
| 3 | Aleksey Miranchuksimilar↗ | Atalanta | 28 | €7.1m | 92 | 84 |
| 4 | Cole Palmersimilar↗ | Chelsea | 22 | €92m | 90 | 84 |
| 5 | Florian Thauvinsimilar↗ | RC Lens | 32 | €5.2m | 91 | 83 |
| 6 | James Maddisonsimilar↗ | Tottenham Hotspur | 27 | €19m | 94 | 83 |
| 7 | Kevin Stögersimilar↗ | VfL Bochum 1848 | 30 | €1.9m | 89 | 83 |
| 8 | Paulo Dybalasimilar↗ | AS Roma | 30 | €5.2m | 89 | 83 |
| 9 | Teji Savaniersimilar↗ | Montpellier | 32 | €1.0m | 90 | 82 |
| 10 | Phil Fodensimilar↗ | Manchester City | 23 | €66m | 91 | 82 |
| 11 | Kenan Yıldızsimilar↗ | Juventus | 20 | €72m | 90 | 82 |
| 12 | Jonas Hofmannsimilar↗ | Bayer 04 Leverkusen | 31 | €1.6m | 86 | 82 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Isco
≈ 100% Isco · strong: Sofascore rating, Successful dribbles · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Successful dribbles /90, Key passes /90
≈ 100% Isco · strong: Finishing (npG − npxG, Accurate final-third passes · medium reliability
Strengths: Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Accurate final-third passes /90, Touches /90
≈ 100% Isco · strong: Accurate crosses, Key passes · medium reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Key passes /90, xG + xA /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Isco?
By Doppel's fit score, Xavi Simons (RB Leipzig) is the closest profile to Isco, with a 85/100 overall match. Giovani Lo Celso and Aleksey Miranchuk are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Isco?
Yes. Kevin Stöger (VfL Bochum 1848) plays a similar attacking midfielder role and rates 83/100 at roughly €1.9m.
How does Doppel find players similar to Isco?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Isco's 2024/25 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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