Players like Theo Leoni
CM/CDMStade de Reims · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitTheo Leoni's profile ↗
The players most similar to Theo Leoni are Max Bird, Kartal Kayra Yılmaz, Jakub Kałuziński. Doppel rates Max Bird (Bristol City) a 87/100 overall match — 94/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Jakub Kałuziński scores 82/100 at about €2.3m. Data as of September 2026.
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Theo Leoni is a dynamic central midfielder with a strong defensive presence, excelling in both ball recovery and attacking contributions. His ability to win possession in the final third and his impressive finishing make him a dual threat, placing him in the top 12% of his positional peers. With only three games missed in the last three seasons, Leoni's durability ensures he is a reliable asset for any team.
Strengths: Possession won in att. third, Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Tackles + interceptions. Availability: 3 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Theo Leoni
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Max Birdsimilar↗ | Bristol City | 26 | €2.4m | 94 | 87 |
| 2 | Kartal Kayra Yılmazsimilar↗ | Kayserispor | 26 | €2.4m | 94 | 85 |
| 3 | Jakub Kałuzińskisimilar↗ | Antalyaspor | 24 | €2.3m | 92 | 82 |
| 4 | Doğucan Haspolatsimilar↗ | KVC Westerlo | 26 | €5.2m | 92 | 84 |
| 5 | Enzo Leopoldsimilar↗ | Hannover 96 | 26 | €4.2m | 91 | 82 |
| 6 | Lincolnsimilar↗ | FC Alverca | 28 | €3.7m | 90 | 83 |
| 7 | Serginhosimilar↗ | Santa Clara | 27 | €2.8m | 90 | 83 |
| 8 | Gianluca Busiosimilar↗ | Venezia | 24 | €7.3m | 90 | 84 |
| 9 | Clint Leemanssimilar↗ | NAC Breda | 31 | €400k | 90 | 82 |
| 10 | Ruben Jenssensimilar↗ | Tromsø IL | 38 | €100k | 89 | 82 |
| 11 | Hakan Çalhanoğlusimilar↗ | Inter | 32 | €17m | 89 | 83 |
| 12 | Görkem Sağlamsimilar↗ | Hatayspor | 28 | €800k | 89 | 85 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Theo Leoni
≈ 100% Theo Leoni · strong: Sofascore rating, Key passes · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Key passes /90, Accurate crosses /90
≈ 100% Theo Leoni · strong: Accurate crosses, Big chances created · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Big chances created /90, Accurate long balls /90
≈ 100% Theo Leoni · strong: Accurate crosses, Key passes · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Key passes /90, Accurate long balls /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Theo Leoni?
By Doppel's fit score, Max Bird (Bristol City) is the closest profile to Theo Leoni, with a 87/100 overall match. Kartal Kayra Yılmaz and Jakub Kałuziński are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Theo Leoni?
Yes. Jakub Kałuziński (Antalyaspor) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 82/100 at roughly €2.3m.
How does Doppel find players similar to Theo Leoni?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Theo Leoni'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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