Players like Aurélien Tchouaméni
CM/CDM/CBReal Madrid · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitAurélien Tchouaméni's profile ↗
The players most similar to Aurélien Tchouaméni are Eric García, Jefferson Lerma, Roberto Gagliardini. Doppel rates Eric García (FC Barcelona) a 82/100 overall match — 94/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Roberto Gagliardini scores 83/100 at about €1.2m. Data as of October 2026.
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Aurélien Tchouaméni is a dominant defensive midfielder, excelling in aerial duels and ball retention, making him a crucial asset in breaking up opposition play. With a Sofascore rating in the top 8% of his peers, he showcases elite qualities, particularly in winning headers and maintaining touches under pressure. While his goal contributions are minimal, his reliability on the pitch is somewhat tempered by a history of injuries, having missed significant time over the last three seasons.
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Touches, Sofascore rating. Availability: 29 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Aurélien Tchouaméni
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Eric Garcíasimilar↗ | FC Barcelona | 25 | €39m | 94 | 82 |
| 2 | Jefferson Lermasimilar↗ | Crystal Palace | 32 | €5.5m | 93 | 83 |
| 3 | Roberto Gagliardinisimilar↗ | Hellas Verona | 32 | €1.2m | 93 | 83 |
| 4 | Casemirosimilar↗ | Manchester United | 34 | €5.5m | 93 | 84 |
| 5 | Piero Hincapiésimilar↗ | Arsenal | 24 | €46m | 92 | 82 |
| 6 | Enric Llansanasimilar↗ | RSC Anderlecht | 25 | €2.1m | 91 | 84 |
| 7 | Pepelusimilar↗ | Valencia | 28 | €7.3m | 91 | 85 |
| 8 | Mats Wieffersimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 27 | €24m | 91 | 82 |
| 9 | Jacobo Ramónsimilar↗ | Como | 21 | €32m | 91 | 83 |
| 10 | Neil El Aynaouisimilar↗ | RB Leipzig | 25 | €29m | 90 | 84 |
| 11 | Jackson Irvinesimilar↗ | FC St. Pauli | 33 | €1.1m | 90 | 83 |
| 12 | Mikel Vesgasimilar↗ | Athletic Club | 33 | €1.2m | 90 | 82 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Aurélien Tchouaméni
≈ 100% Aurélien Tchouaméni · strong: Touches, Accurate final-third passes · low reliability
Strengths: Touches /90, Accurate final-third passes /90, Tackles + interceptions /90
≈ 100% Aurélien Tchouaméni · strong: Aerial duels won, Duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Duels won /90, Shots /90
≈ 100% Aurélien Tchouaméni · strong: Tackles + interceptions, Shots · low reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90, Shots /90, Touches /90
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to Aurélien Tchouaméni?
Statistically, Eric García (FC Barcelona) is the closest look-alike to Aurélien Tchouaméni — a 82/100 profile match (94/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
Who is the best replacement for Aurélien Tchouaméni?
By Doppel's fit score, Eric García (FC Barcelona) is the closest profile to Aurélien Tchouaméni, with a 82/100 overall match. Jefferson Lerma and Roberto Gagliardini are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Aurélien Tchouaméni?
Yes. Roberto Gagliardini (Hellas Verona) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 83/100 at roughly €1.2m.
How does Doppel find players similar to Aurélien Tchouaméni?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Aurélien Tchouaméni'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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