Players like Cole Palmer
CAM/RWChelsea · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitCole Palmer's profile ↗
The players most similar to Cole Palmer are Lennart Karl, Florian Wirtz, Antony. Doppel rates Lennart Karl (FC Bayern München) a 84/100 overall match — 94/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Francisco Conceição scores 84/100 at about €28m. Data as of September 2026.
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Cole Palmer is a dynamic attacking midfielder with a knack for creating and finishing chances, epitomizing a creative outlet in the final third. With a Sofascore rating in the top 4% of his positional peers, he thrives on generating opportunities, boasting elite metrics in shots, xG+xA, and key passes. While his aerial duels may not be his forte, his ability to impact games through scoring and playmaking makes him a standout talent, despite some concerns over his injury history.
Strengths: Shots, xG + xA, Big chances created. Availability: 31 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Cole Palmer
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lennart Karlsimilar↗ | FC Bayern München | 18 | €63m | 94 | 84 |
| 2 | Florian Wirtzsimilar↗ | Liverpool FC | 23 | €95m | 93 | 83 |
| 3 | Antonysimilar↗ | Real Betis | 26 | €37m | 93 | 84 |
| 4 | Maghnes Akliouchesimilar↗ | AS Monaco | 24 | €49m | 93 | 84 |
| 5 | Fermín Lópezsimilar↗ | FC Barcelona | 23 | €103m | 93 | 83 |
| 6 | Lamine Yamalsimilar↗ | FC Barcelona | 19 | €215m | 93 | 85 |
| 7 | Francisco Conceiçãosimilar↗ | Juventus | 24 | €28m | 92 | 84 |
| 8 | Phil Fodensimilar↗ | Manchester City | 26 | €66m | 92 | 83 |
| 9 | Justin Kluivertsimilar↗ | Bournemouth | 27 | €24m | 92 | 84 |
| 10 | Bukayo Sakasimilar↗ | Arsenal | 25 | €115m | 91 | 83 |
| 11 | Kevin De Bruynesimilar↗ | Manchester City | 35 | €8.3m | 91 | 83 |
| 12 | Brennan Johnsonsimilar↗ | Tottenham Hotspur | 25 | €32m | 91 | 84 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Cole Palmer
≈ 100% Cole Palmer · strong: xG + xA, Touches · medium reliability
Strengths: xG + xA /90, Touches /90, Accurate final-third passes /90
≈ 100% Cole Palmer · strong: Accurate final-third passes, Touches · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate final-third passes /90, Touches /90, Key passes /90
≈ 100% Cole Palmer · strong: Shots, Accurate final-third passes · low reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Accurate final-third passes /90, Touches /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Cole Palmer?
By Doppel's fit score, Lennart Karl (FC Bayern München) is the closest profile to Cole Palmer, with a 84/100 overall match. Florian Wirtz and Antony are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Cole Palmer?
Yes. Francisco Conceição (Juventus) plays a similar attacking midfielder role and rates 84/100 at roughly €28m.
How does Doppel find players similar to Cole Palmer?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Cole Palmer's 2025/26 season, then ranks attacking midfielders across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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