Players like Toni Kroos
CM/CDMReal Madrid · 2023/24 · ranked by tactical + market fitToni Kroos's profile ↗
The players most similar to Toni Kroos are Hakan Çalhanoğlu, Pascal Groß, Bruno Fernandes. Doppel rates Hakan Çalhanoğlu (Inter) a 86/100 overall match — 95/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Kevin Stöger scores 85/100 at about €1.9m. Data as of October 2026.
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Toni Kroos epitomizes the role of a deep-lying playmaker, orchestrating play with unmatched precision from midfield. With a top 1% Sofascore rating among his peers, he excels in delivering accurate long balls and impactful passes in the final third, making him a vital asset for any attack. Remarkably durable, he has missed no games in the past three seasons, showcasing his reliability and consistency on the pitch.
Strengths: Accurate long balls, Touches, Accurate final-third passes. Availability: no injuries recorded in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Toni Kroos
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hakan Çalhanoğlusimilar↗ | Inter | 32 | €17m | 95 | 86 |
| 2 | Pascal Großsimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 35 | €2.3m | 94 | 87 |
| 3 | Bruno Fernandessimilar↗ | Manchester United | 32 | €32m | 92 | 83 |
| 4 | Douglas Luizsimilar↗ | Juventus | 28 | €19m | 92 | 84 |
| 5 | Joey Veermansimilar↗ | PSV Eindhoven | 28 | €26m | 92 | 84 |
| 6 | Enzo Fernándezsimilar↗ | Manchester City | 25 | €97m | 92 | 83 |
| 7 | Harvey Elliottsimilar↗ | Valencia | 23 | €21m | 91 | 84 |
| 8 | Kevin Stögersimilar↗ | Borussia M'gladbach | 33 | €1.9m | 90 | 85 |
| 9 | Orkun Kökçüsimilar↗ | Beşiktaş JK | 26 | €24m | 90 | 83 |
| 10 | Adam Whartonsimilar↗ | Crystal Palace | 22 | €74m | 90 | 83 |
| 11 | Nadiem Amirisimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 30 | €16m | 90 | 83 |
| 12 | James Ward-Prowsesimilar↗ | Burnley | 32 | €4.5m | 90 | 84 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Toni Kroos
≈ 100% Toni Kroos · strong: Sofascore rating, Accurate long balls · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Accurate long balls /90, Accurate crosses /90
≈ 100% Toni Kroos · strong: Accurate crosses, Touches · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Touches /90, Key passes /90
≈ 100% Toni Kroos · strong: Key passes, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Key passes /90, Sofascore rating, Shots /90
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to Toni Kroos?
Statistically, Hakan Çalhanoğlu (Inter) is the closest look-alike to Toni Kroos — a 86/100 profile match (95/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
Who is the best replacement for Toni Kroos?
By Doppel's fit score, Hakan Çalhanoğlu (Inter) is the closest profile to Toni Kroos, with a 86/100 overall match. Pascal Groß and Bruno Fernandes are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Toni Kroos?
Yes. Kevin Stöger (Borussia M'gladbach) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 85/100 at roughly €1.9m.
How does Doppel find players similar to Toni Kroos?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Toni Kroos's 2023/24 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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