Players like Carlos Dotor
CM/CDMMálaga CF · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitCarlos Dotor's profile ↗
The players most similar to Carlos Dotor are Daniel Johnson, Ajdin Hrustić, Jens Toornstra. Doppel rates Daniel Johnson (Stoke City) a 83/100 overall match — 92/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Jens Toornstra scores 85/100 at about €200k. Data as of July 2026.
About Carlos Dotor
Carlos Dotor is a creative central midfielder with a knack for orchestrating play from deep. Despite being rated in the bottom 10% of his positional peers, he showcases impressive vision, ranking in the top 15% for key passes per 90 and 18% for big chances created, making him a valuable asset in generating offensive opportunities. His reliability on the pitch is notable, having missed only 10 games in the last three seasons, underscoring his durability as a central figure in midfield.
Strengths: Key passes, Big chances created. Availability: 10 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Carlos Dotor
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Daniel Johnsonsimilar↗ | Stoke City | 34 | €300k | 92 | 83 |
| 2 | Ajdin Hrustićsimilar↗ | Heracles Almelo | 30 | €600k | 92 | 86 |
| 3 | Jens Toornstrasimilar↗ | FC Utrecht | 37 | €200k | 91 | 85 |
| 4 | Louis Moutonsimilar↗ | Angers | 24 | €4.1m | 91 | 84 |
| 5 | Fabian Riedersimilar↗ | FC Augsburg | 24 | €11m | 91 | 85 |
| 6 | Williot Swedbergsimilar↗ | Celta Vigo | 22 | €19m | 90 | 83 |
| 7 | Max Birdsimilar↗ | Bristol City | 26 | €2.4m | 90 | 85 |
| 8 | Kristian Hlynssonsimilar↗ | FC Twente | 22 | €5.7m | 90 | 87 |
| 9 | Christian Eriksensimilar↗ | VfL Wolfsburg | 34 | €2.4m | 90 | 85 |
| 10 | Serginhosimilar↗ | Santa Clara | 27 | €2.8m | 90 | 83 |
| 11 | Bruno Zapellisimilar↗ | Athletico | 24 | €4.7m | 90 | 86 |
| 12 | Ryoya Morishitasimilar↗ | Blackburn Rovers | 29 | €2.1m | 89 | 84 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Carlos Dotor
≈ 100% Carlos Dotor · strong: Accurate crosses, Possession won in att. third · medium reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Possession won in att. third /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Carlos Dotor · strong: Big chances created, Accurate crosses · low reliability
Strengths: Big chances created /90, Accurate crosses /90, Key passes /90
≈ 100% Carlos Dotor · strong: Accurate crosses, Key passes · medium reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Key passes /90, Possession won in att. third /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Carlos Dotor?
By Doppel's fit score, Daniel Johnson (Stoke City) is the closest profile to Carlos Dotor, with a 83/100 overall match. Ajdin Hrustić and Jens Toornstra are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Carlos Dotor?
Yes. Jens Toornstra (FC Utrecht) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 85/100 at roughly €200k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Carlos Dotor?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Carlos Dotor'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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