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 Kevin Stöger, Pascal Groß, Joan Jordán. Doppel rates Kevin Stöger (VfL Bochum 1848) a 86/100 overall match — 89/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Joan Jordán scores 85/100 at about €1.0m. Data as of July 2026.
12 players most similar to Luka Modrić
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kevin Stögersimilar↗ | VfL Bochum 1848 | 30 | €1.9m | 89 | 86 |
| 2 | Pascal Großsimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 32 | €2.3m | 91 | 86 |
| 3 | Joan Jordánsimilar↗ | Deportivo Alavés | 30 | €1.0m | 89 | 85 |
| 4 | Hakan Çalhanoğlusimilar↗ | Inter | 29 | €17m | 90 | 85 |
| 5 | Bruno Fernandessimilar↗ | Manchester United | 29 | €32m | 91 | 84 |
| 6 | Harvey Elliottsimilar↗ | Liverpool FC | 20 | €21m | 89 | 84 |
| 7 | İlkay Gündoğansimilar↗ | FC Barcelona | 33 | €1.9m | 88 | 84 |
| 8 | Douglas Luizsimilar↗ | Aston Villa | 25 | €19m | 91 | 84 |
| 9 | Nadiem Amirisimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 28 | €16m | 89 | 84 |
| 10 | Lucas Da Cunhasimilar↗ | Como | 24 | €18m | 89 | 83 |
| 11 | James Ward-Prowsesimilar↗ | West Ham United | 29 | €4.5m | 87 | 83 |
| 12 | Luis Albertosimilar↗ | Lazio | 31 | €3.6m | 89 | 83 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Luka Modrić
≈ 100% Luka Modrić · strong: Key passes, Accurate crosses · low reliability
Strengths: Key passes /90, Accurate crosses /90, Sofascore rating
≈ 100% Luka Modrić · strong: Accurate crosses, Key passes · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Key passes /90, Touches /90
≈ 100% Luka Modrić · strong: Accurate long balls, Accurate crosses · medium reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Accurate crosses /90, xG + xA /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Luka Modrić?
By Doppel's fit score, Kevin Stöger (VfL Bochum 1848) is the closest profile to Luka Modrić, with a 86/100 overall match. Pascal Groß and Joan Jordán are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Luka Modrić?
Yes. Joan Jordán (Deportivo Alavés) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 85/100 at roughly €1.0m.
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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