Players like Moisés Caicedo
CM/CDMChelsea · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitMoisés Caicedo's profile ↗
The players most similar to Moisés Caicedo are Darko Nejašmić, Tom Bischof, Exequiel Palacios. Doppel rates Darko Nejašmić (NEC Nijmegen) a 81/100 overall match — 92/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Enric Llansana scores 80/100 at about €2.1m. Data as of October 2026.
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Moisés Caicedo is an elite ball-winning midfielder known for his exceptional defensive prowess and ability to disrupt opposition play. With a Sofascore rating in the top 8% of his positional peers, he excels in tackles, interceptions, and duels, making him a cornerstone in Chelsea's midfield. His durability is impressive, having missed only two matches in three seasons, showcasing his reliability. While he may not contribute significantly in terms of shots, his primary strength lies in regaining possession and transitioning play effectively.
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions, Duels won, Touches. Availability: 2 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Moisés Caicedo
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Darko Nejašmićsimilar↗ | NEC Nijmegen | 27 | €4.1m | 92 | 81 |
| 2 | Tom Bischofsimilar↗ | FC Bayern München | 21 | €39m | 92 | 83 |
| 3 | Exequiel Palaciossimilar↗ | Ipswich Town | 28 | €26m | 91 | 81 |
| 4 | Theo Leonisimilar↗ | Stade de Reims | 26 | €3.9m | 91 | 80 |
| 5 | Enric Llansanasimilar↗ | RSC Anderlecht | 25 | €2.1m | 90 | 80 |
| 6 | Santi Comesañasimilar↗ | Villarreal | 30 | €8.4m | 90 | 81 |
| 7 | Casemirosimilar↗ | Manchester United | 34 | €5.5m | 89 | 81 |
| 8 | Filip Krastevsimilar↗ | PEC Zwolle | 25 | €2.9m | 88 | 84 |
| 9 | Matúš Berosimilar↗ | VfL Bochum 1848 | 31 | €900k | 88 | 82 |
| 10 | Leon Goretzkasimilar↗ | FC Bayern München | 31 | €11m | 88 | 81 |
| 11 | Davy van den Bergsimilar↗ | FC Utrecht | 26 | €1.3m | 87 | 82 |
| 12 | Youssouf Fofanasimilar↗ | Sevilla | 27 | €25m | 87 | 81 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Moisés Caicedo
≈ 100% Moisés Caicedo · strong: Aerial duels won, Clearances · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Clearances /90, Sofascore rating
≈ 100% Moisés Caicedo · strong: Accurate crosses, Tackles + interceptions · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Tackles + interceptions /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90)
≈ 100% Moisés Caicedo · strong: Touches, Possession won in att. third · medium reliability
Strengths: Touches /90, Possession won in att. third /90, Sofascore rating
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to Moisés Caicedo?
Statistically, Darko Nejašmić (NEC Nijmegen) is the closest look-alike to Moisés Caicedo — a 81/100 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 Moisés Caicedo?
By Doppel's fit score, Darko Nejašmić (NEC Nijmegen) is the closest profile to Moisés Caicedo, with a 81/100 overall match. Tom Bischof and Exequiel Palacios are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Moisés Caicedo?
Yes. Enric Llansana (RSC Anderlecht) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 80/100 at roughly €2.1m.
How does Doppel find players similar to Moisés Caicedo?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Moisés Caicedo'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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