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 Angelo Stiller, Adem Zorgane, Nicolò Fagioli. Doppel rates Angelo Stiller (VfB Stuttgart) a 83/100 overall match — 95/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Niklas Schmidt scores 83/100 at about €1.6m. Data as of October 2026.
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Luka Modrić epitomizes the elite deep-lying playmaker, orchestrating the game from midfield with precision and vision. With a Sofascore rating in the top 1% of his positional peers, he excels in delivering accurate long balls and final-third passes, demonstrating his exceptional skill in ball distribution. At 41, his durability is remarkable, having missed only three games in the last three seasons, showcasing his reliability in a demanding role.
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 | Angelo Stillersimilar↗ | VfB Stuttgart | 25 | €46m | 95 | 83 |
| 2 | Adem Zorganesimilar↗ | Royale Union Saint-Gilloise | 26 | €13m | 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↗ | Juventus | 28 | €19m | 93 | 84 |
| 10 | Nadiem Amirisimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 30 | €16m | 92 | 84 |
| 11 | Mathias Jensensimilar↗ | Brentford | 30 | €10m | 92 | 85 |
| 12 | Matúš Berosimilar↗ | VfL Bochum 1848 | 31 | €900k | 92 | 84 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Luka Modrić
≈ 100% Luka Modrić · strong: Touches, Accurate final-third passes · low reliability
Strengths: Touches /90, Accurate final-third passes /90, Sofascore rating
≈ 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: Key passes, Accurate long balls · low reliability
Strengths: Key passes /90, Accurate long balls /90, Big chances created /90
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to Luka Modrić?
Statistically, Angelo Stiller (VfB Stuttgart) is the closest look-alike to Luka Modrić — a 83/100 profile match (95/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
Who is the best replacement for Luka Modrić?
By Doppel's fit score, Angelo Stiller (VfB Stuttgart) is the closest profile to Luka Modrić, with a 83/100 overall match. Adem Zorgane 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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