Players like Fred
CM/CDMFenerbahçe · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitFred's profile ↗
Fred is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for Fenerbahçe in the Turkish Super Lig, with 30 appearances, 3 goals, and 4 assists in the 2025/26 season. Players similar to Fred include Fermín López from FC Barcelona, with a fit score of 86/100, and Arda Güler from Real Madrid, also at 86/100. Additionally, Senny Mayulu of Paris Saint-Germain and Kevin Stöger from VfL Bochum 1848 both exhibit comparable roles, with fit scores of 88/100.
About Fred
Fred is a dynamic box-to-box midfielder, excelling in both defensive duties and offensive contributions. With a Sofascore rating in the top 4% of his positional peers, he demonstrates quality with 5 goals and 4 assists this season, showcasing his finishing ability and precision in the final third. While he has missed a notable number of games due to injury over the last few seasons, his overall impact remains significant for Fenerbahçe, making him a crucial asset in their midfield strategy.
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Non-penalty goals. Availability: 19 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Fred
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fermín Lópezsimilar↗ | FC Barcelona | 23 | €103m | 96 | 86 |
| 2 | Arda Gülersimilar↗ | Real Madrid | 21 | €87m | 96 | 86 |
| 3 | Senny Mayulusimilar↗ | Paris Saint-Germain | 20 | €38m | 95 | 88 |
| 4 | Kevin Stögersimilar↗ | VfL Bochum 1848 | 33 | €1.9m | 95 | 89 |
| 5 | Douglas Luizsimilar↗ | Aston Villa | 28 | €19m | 95 | 86 |
| 6 | Youssouf Fofanasimilar↗ | AS Monaco | 27 | €25m | 95 | 85 |
| 7 | Joey Veermansimilar↗ | PSV Eindhoven | 28 | €26m | 95 | 86 |
| 8 | Giovani Lo Celsosimilar↗ | Real Betis | 30 | €7.8m | 95 | 86 |
| 9 | Bruno Fernandessimilar↗ | Manchester United | 32 | €32m | 94 | 85 |
| 10 | Cameron Puertassimilar↗ | Royale Union Saint-Gilloise | 28 | €6.8m | 94 | 89 |
| 11 | Pascal Großsimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 35 | €2.3m | 94 | 88 |
| 12 | Nadiem Amirisimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 30 | €16m | 94 | 86 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Fred
≈ 100% Fred · strong: Shots, Big chances created · medium reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Big chances created /90, Successful dribbles /90
≈ 100% Fred · strong: Key passes, Big chances created · medium reliability
Strengths: Key passes /90, Big chances created /90, Accurate final-third passes /90
≈ 100% Fred · strong: Possession won in att. third, Key passes · medium reliability
Strengths: Possession won in att. third /90, Key passes /90, Big chances created /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Fred?
By Doppel's fit score, Fermín López (FC Barcelona) is the closest profile to Fred, with a 86/100 overall match. Arda Güler and Senny Mayulu are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Fred?
Yes. Kevin Stöger (VfL Bochum 1848) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 89/100 at roughly €1.9m.
How does Doppel find players similar to Fred?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Fred'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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