Players like Theo Leoni
CM/CDMRSC Anderlecht · 2024/25 · ranked by tactical + market fitTheo Leoni's profile ↗
The players most similar to Theo Leoni are Gianluca Busio, Michel Vlap, Paul Nebel. Doppel rates Gianluca Busio (Venezia) a 87/100 overall match — 93/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, John Swift scores 85/100 at about €800k. Data as of July 2026.
12 players most similar to Theo Leoni
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gianluca Busiosimilar↗ | Venezia | 24 | €7.3m | 93 | 87 |
| 2 | Michel Vlapsimilar↗ | FC Twente | 29 | €3.1m | 94 | 87 |
| 3 | Paul Nebelsimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 24 | €17m | 88 | 85 |
| 4 | Pascal Großsimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 35 | €2.3m | 90 | 85 |
| 5 | Gjivai Zechiëlsimilar↗ | FC Utrecht | 22 | €11m | 89 | 85 |
| 6 | Mohamed Ihattarensimilar↗ | Fortuna Sittard | 24 | €3.2m | 86 | 85 |
| 7 | Kike Pérezsimilar↗ | Venezia | 29 | €2.3m | 90 | 85 |
| 8 | John Swiftsimilar↗ | West Bromwich Albion | 31 | €800k | 90 | 85 |
| 9 | Carel Eitingsimilar↗ | Sparta Rotterdam | 28 | €1.3m | 89 | 85 |
| 10 | Samusimilar↗ | Vizela | 30 | €2.4m | 90 | 85 |
| 11 | Kevin Stögersimilar↗ | VfL Bochum 1848 | 33 | €1.9m | 89 | 85 |
| 12 | Joan Jordánsimilar↗ | Deportivo Alavés | 32 | €1.0m | 90 | 85 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Theo Leoni
≈ 100% Theo Leoni · strong: Sofascore rating, Accurate final-third passes · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Accurate final-third passes /90, Shots /90
≈ 100% Theo Leoni · strong: Sofascore rating, xG + xA · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, xG + xA /90, Key passes /90
≈ 100% Theo Leoni · strong: Non-penalty goals, Finishing (npG − npxG · low reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90), xG + xA /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Theo Leoni?
By Doppel's fit score, Gianluca Busio (Venezia) is the closest profile to Theo Leoni, with a 87/100 overall match. Michel Vlap and Paul Nebel are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Theo Leoni?
Yes. John Swift (West Bromwich Albion) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 85/100 at roughly €800k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Theo Leoni?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Theo Leoni's 2024/25 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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