Players like Luka Modrić
CM/CDMAC Milan · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitLuka Modrić's profile ↗
The players most similar to Luka Modrić are Adem Zorgane, Dominik Szoboszlai, Nicolò Fagioli. Doppel rates Adem Zorgane (RC Sporting Charleroi) a 84/100 overall match — 94/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Niklas Schmidt scores 83/100 at about €1.6m. Data as of September 2026.
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Luka Modrić is an elite deep-lying playmaker, showcasing exceptional vision and precision in his passing. With a Sofascore rating in the top 1% of his peers, he orchestrates play with accurate long balls and final-third deliveries that consistently unlock defenses. His durability is remarkable, having missed only three games in the last three seasons, affirming his reliability in the midfield. While he may not dominate aerial duels, his influence on the game is undeniable, making him a vital asset for AC Milan.
Strengths: Accurate long balls, Sofascore rating, Touches. Availability: 3 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Luka Modrić
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Adem Zorganesimilar↗ | RC Sporting Charleroi | 26 | €13m | 94 | 84 |
| 2 | Dominik Szoboszlaisimilar↗ | Liverpool FC | 26 | €91m | 94 | 84 |
| 3 | Nicolò Fagiolisimilar↗ | Fiorentina | 25 | €15m | 94 | 83 |
| 4 | Henrikh Mkhitaryansimilar↗ | Inter | 37 | €2.9m | 93 | 84 |
| 5 | Niklas Schmidtsimilar↗ | Toulouse | 28 | €1.6m | 93 | 83 |
| 6 | Pascal Großsimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 35 | €2.3m | 93 | 87 |
| 7 | Joey Veermansimilar↗ | PSV Eindhoven | 28 | €26m | 93 | 85 |
| 8 | Bruno Fernandessimilar↗ | Manchester United | 32 | €32m | 93 | 84 |
| 9 | Douglas Luizsimilar↗ | Aston Villa | 28 | €19m | 93 | 84 |
| 10 | Édersonsimilar↗ | Atalanta | 27 | €43m | 92 | 83 |
| 11 | Nadiem Amirisimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 30 | €16m | 92 | 84 |
| 12 | Mathias Jensensimilar↗ | Brentford | 30 | €10m | 92 | 85 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Luka Modrić
≈ 100% Luka Modrić · strong: Accurate long balls, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Sofascore rating, Accurate final-third passes /90
≈ 100% Luka Modrić · strong: Accurate crosses, Touches · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Touches /90, Accurate final-third passes /90
≈ 100% Luka Modrić · strong: Key passes, Accurate long balls · low reliability
Strengths: Key passes /90, Accurate long balls /90, Big chances created /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Luka Modrić?
By Doppel's fit score, Adem Zorgane (RC Sporting Charleroi) is the closest profile to Luka Modrić, with a 84/100 overall match. Dominik Szoboszlai and Nicolò Fagioli are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Luka Modrić?
Yes. Niklas Schmidt (Toulouse) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 83/100 at roughly €1.6m.
How does Doppel find players similar to Luka Modrić?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Luka Modrić'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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