Players like Johnny Cardoso
CM/CDMAtlético Madrid · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitJohnny Cardoso's profile ↗
The players most similar to Johnny Cardoso are Pepelu, Emirhan İlkhan, Santi Comesaña. Doppel rates Pepelu (Valencia) a 75/100 overall match — 75/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Mikel Vesga scores 73/100 at about €1.2m. Data as of July 2026.
12 players most similar to Johnny Cardoso
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pepelusimilar↗ | Valencia | 25 | €7.3m | 75 | 75 |
| 2 | Emirhan İlkhansimilar↗ | Torino | 21 | €6.3m | 77 | 74 |
| 3 | Santi Comesañasimilar↗ | Villarreal | 28 | €8.4m | 79 | 74 |
| 4 | Abdoulaye Tourésimilar↗ | Le Havre | 30 | €2.4m | 73 | 73 |
| 5 | Rocco Reitzsimilar↗ | Borussia M'gladbach | 23 | €22m | 78 | 73 |
| 6 | Mikel Vesgasimilar↗ | Athletic Club | 30 | €1.2m | 78 | 73 |
| 7 | Yangel Herrerasimilar↗ | Girona FC | 26 | €5.6m | 82 | 73 |
| 8 | Cristian Cásseres Jr.similar↗ | Toulouse | 24 | €8.2m | 85 | 73 |
| 9 | Lewis Mileysimilar↗ | Newcastle United | 19 | €27m | 81 | 72 |
| 10 | Nico O'Reillysimilar↗ | Manchester City | 20 | €76m | 75 | 72 |
| 11 | Christian Nørgaardsimilar↗ | Brentford | 30 | €4.8m | 81 | 72 |
| 12 | Pierre Ekwahsimilar↗ | Saint-Étienne | 22 | €1.9m | 90 | 72 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Johnny Cardoso
≈ 100% Johnny Cardoso · strong: Sofascore rating, Accurate long balls · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Accurate long balls /90, Accurate crosses /90
≈ 100% Johnny Cardoso · strong: Accurate long balls · medium reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90
≈ 100% Johnny Cardoso · strong: Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Johnny Cardoso?
By Doppel's fit score, Pepelu (Valencia) is the closest profile to Johnny Cardoso, with a 75/100 overall match. Emirhan İlkhan and Santi Comesaña are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Johnny Cardoso?
Yes. Mikel Vesga (Athletic Club) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 73/100 at roughly €1.2m.
How does Doppel find players similar to Johnny Cardoso?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Johnny Cardoso'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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