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 September 2026.
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Toni Kroos is an elite deep-lying playmaker, renowned for his exceptional vision and precise distribution. With a top 1% Sofascore rating among his peers, he orchestrates the game with an impressive volume of accurate long balls and final-third passes, making him a vital asset in midfield. At 36, his durability stands out, having missed no games in the last three seasons, underscoring his reliability and consistency in performance.
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↗ | Aston Villa | 28 | €19m | 92 | 84 |
| 5 | Joey Veermansimilar↗ | PSV Eindhoven | 28 | €26m | 92 | 85 |
| 6 | Enzo Fernándezsimilar↗ | Chelsea | 25 | €87m | 92 | 83 |
| 7 | Kevin Stögersimilar↗ | VfL Bochum 1848 | 33 | €1.9m | 90 | 85 |
| 8 | Orkun Kökçüsimilar↗ | Benfica | 26 | €24m | 90 | 83 |
| 9 | Adam Whartonsimilar↗ | Crystal Palace | 22 | €74m | 90 | 83 |
| 10 | Nadiem Amirisimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 30 | €16m | 90 | 83 |
| 11 | James Ward-Prowsesimilar↗ | West Ham United | 32 | €4.5m | 90 | 84 |
| 12 | Valentín Barcosimilar↗ | RC Strasbourg | 22 | €44m | 89 | 82 |
* 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 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 (VfL Bochum 1848) 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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