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Players like Ludwig Thorell

CM/CDMMjällby AIF · 2026 · ranked by tactical + market fitLudwig Thorell's profile ↗

The players most similar to Ludwig Thorell are Kevin Zenón, Florent Muslija, Steven Berghuis. Doppel rates Kevin Zenón (Boca Juniors) a 84/100 overall match — 95/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Florent Muslija scores 87/100 at about €1.9m. Data as of September 2026.

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About Ludwig Thorell

Ludwig Thorell is a dynamic central midfielder who thrives in offensive situations, showcasing his ability to drive play and contribute goals. With a Sofascore rating in the top 25% of his peers, he excels in aerial duels and successful dribbles, making him a valuable asset in attack. His impressive durability, having missed no games in three seasons, further underscores his reliability on the pitch, while his defensive contributions could use some improvement to elevate his all-around game.

Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Successful dribbles, Non-penalty goals. Availability: no injuries recorded in the last 3 seasons.

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12 players most similar to Ludwig Thorell

#PlayerClubAgeValueTacticalOverall
1Kevin Zenónsimilar↗Boca Juniors25€3.3m9584
2Florent Muslijasimilar↗Fortuna Düsseldorf28€1.9m9487
3Steven Berghuissimilar↗AFC Ajax35€2.1m9386
4Kike Pérezsimilar↗Venezia29€2.3m9385
5Fábio Vieirasimilar↗Hamburger SV26€17m9286
6Luis Hasasimilar↗Carrarese22€4.4m9285
7İlkay Gündoğansimilar↗FC Barcelona36€1.9m9287
8Gustavo Hamersimilar↗Sheffield United29€15m9284
9Alexandru Maximsimilar↗Gaziantep FK36€300k9286
10João Carvalhosimilar↗Estoril Praia29€4.8m9285
11Mohamed Ihattarensimilar↗Fortuna Sittard24€3.2m9289
12Efkan Bekiroğlusimilar↗MKE Ankaragücü31€1.1m9284

* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons

Why these players match Ludwig Thorell

1. Kevin ZenónBoca Juniors84/100

≈ 100% Ludwig Thorell · strong: Big chances created, Sofascore rating · medium reliability

Strengths: Big chances created /90, Sofascore rating, Successful dribbles /90

2. Florent MuslijaFortuna Düsseldorf87/100

≈ 100% Ludwig Thorell · strong: Accurate crosses, Big chances created · low reliability

Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Big chances created /90, Key passes /90

3. Steven BerghuisAFC Ajax86/100

≈ 100% Ludwig Thorell · strong: Big chances created, Sofascore rating · medium reliability

Strengths: Big chances created /90, Sofascore rating, Shots /90

FAQ

Who is the best replacement for Ludwig Thorell?

By Doppel's fit score, Kevin Zenón (Boca Juniors) is the closest profile to Ludwig Thorell, with a 84/100 overall match. Florent Muslija and Steven Berghuis are the next best fits.

Is there a cheaper alternative to Ludwig Thorell?

Yes. Florent Muslija (Fortuna Düsseldorf) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 87/100 at roughly €1.9m.

How does Doppel find players similar to Ludwig Thorell?

Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Ludwig Thorell's 2026 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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