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 September 2026.
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Aurélien Tchouaméni is a commanding defensive midfielder who excels in aerial duels and ball retention, making him a key asset in both defensive stability and midfield control. With a top 8% Sofascore rating among his peers, he demonstrates elite quality through his significant touches and dominance in the air. While he may not contribute in the attacking third, his reliability in breaking up play and winning battles makes him indispensable, although his injury history raises some concerns over his availability.
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↗ | Monza | 32 | €1.2m | 93 | 83 |
| 4 | Casemirosimilar↗ | Manchester United | 34 | €5.5m | 93 | 84 |
| 5 | Piero Hincapiésimilar↗ | Bayer 04 Leverkusen | 24 | €46m | 92 | 82 |
| 6 | Bryan Cristantesimilar↗ | AS Roma | 31 | €7.7m | 92 | 82 |
| 7 | Enric Llansanasimilar↗ | Go Ahead Eagles | 25 | €2.1m | 91 | 84 |
| 8 | Pepelusimilar↗ | Valencia | 28 | €7.3m | 91 | 85 |
| 9 | Mats Wieffersimilar↗ | Feyenoord | 27 | €24m | 91 | 82 |
| 10 | Jacobo Ramónsimilar↗ | Como | 21 | €32m | 91 | 83 |
| 11 | Peer Koopmeinerssimilar↗ | AZ Alkmaar | 26 | €13m | 90 | 82 |
| 12 | Jackson Irvinesimilar↗ | FC St. Pauli | 33 | €1.1m | 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 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 (Monza) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 83/100 at roughly €1.2m.
How does Doppel find players similar to Aurélien Tchouaméni?
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