Players like Leo Walta
CM/CDM/CAMSwansea City · 2025 · ranked by tactical + market fitLeo Walta's profile ↗
The players most similar to Leo Walta are Ryotaro Ito, Jonas Hofmann, Tjaronn Chery. Doppel rates Ryotaro Ito (Sint-Truidense VV) a 87/100 overall match — 96/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Tjaronn Chery scores 87/100 at about €400k. Data as of October 2026.
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Leo Walta is an elite box-to-box midfielder, excelling in both goal-scoring and playmaking. With a top 1% Sofascore rating, his ability to find the net—boasting 16 goals this season—and create big chances showcases his attacking prowess, while his accurate crossing adds a dimension to Swansea's play. Remarkably durable, he has missed no games in three seasons, proving to be a reliable asset in the heart of midfield.
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Accurate crosses, Non-penalty goals. Availability: no injuries recorded in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Leo Walta
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ryotaro Itosimilar↗ | Sint-Truidense VV | 28 | €5.8m | 96 | 87 |
| 2 | Jonas Hofmannsimilar↗ | Bayer 04 Leverkusen | 34 | €1.6m | 94 | 88 |
| 3 | Tjaronn Cherysimilar↗ | NEC Nijmegen | 38 | €400k | 94 | 87 |
| 4 | Kevin De Bruynesimilar↗ | SSC Napoli | 35 | €8.3m | 94 | 85 |
| 5 | Andrea Colpanisimilar↗ | Monza | 27 | €3.8m | 94 | 86 |
| 6 | Youssef Mazizsimilar↗ | Oud-Heverlee Leuven | 28 | €900k | 94 | 87 |
| 7 | Thorgan Hazardsimilar↗ | RC Lens | 33 | €1.8m | 94 | 86 |
| 8 | Andrej Kramarićsimilar↗ | TSG Hoffenheim | 35 | €2.7m | 94 | 86 |
| 9 | Franco Cristaldosimilar↗ | CA Talleres | 30 | €3.6m | 93 | 85 |
| 10 | Alfie Devinesimilar↗ | Preston North End | 22 | €8.2m | 93 | 86 |
| 11 | Mohamed Ihattarensimilar↗ | Fortuna Sittard | 24 | €3.2m | 93 | 89 |
| 12 | Jakob Breumsimilar↗ | Go Ahead Eagles | 23 | €5.5m | 93 | 87 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Leo Walta
≈ 100% Leo Walta · strong: Key passes, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Key passes /90, Sofascore rating, Big chances created /90
≈ 100% Leo Walta · strong: Key passes, Big chances created · low reliability
Strengths: Key passes /90, Big chances created /90, Possession won in att. third /90
≈ 100% Leo Walta · strong: Sofascore rating, Big chances created · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Big chances created /90, Shots /90
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to Leo Walta?
Statistically, Ryotaro Ito (Sint-Truidense VV) is the closest look-alike to Leo Walta — a 87/100 profile match (96/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
Who is the best replacement for Leo Walta?
By Doppel's fit score, Ryotaro Ito (Sint-Truidense VV) is the closest profile to Leo Walta, with a 87/100 overall match. Jonas Hofmann and Tjaronn Chery are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Leo Walta?
Yes. Tjaronn Chery (NEC Nijmegen) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 87/100 at roughly €400k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Leo Walta?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Leo Walta's 2025 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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