Players like Miguel Crespo
CM/CAM/CDMBaşakşehir FK · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitMiguel Crespo's profile ↗
The players most similar to Miguel Crespo are Todd Cantwell, Georginio Rutter, Edu Expósito. Doppel rates Todd Cantwell (Blackburn Rovers) a 85/100 overall match — 93/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Abdelkahar Kadri scores 84/100 at about €2.6m. Data as of September 2026.
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Miguel Crespo is a dynamic box-to-box midfielder known for his tenacious tackling and ability to win duels, ranking in the top 8% among his peers. With a strong presence in both defensive and attacking phases, he creates big chances and regains possession in the final third, showcasing his all-around impact on the game. Having missed only a handful of matches over the last three seasons, Crespo is a durable and reliable asset for Başakşehir FK, consistently performing at a quality level in the top 38% of his position.
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions, Duels won, Big chances created. Availability: 10 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Miguel Crespo
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Todd Cantwellsimilar↗ | Blackburn Rovers | 28 | €2.7m | 93 | 85 |
| 2 | Georginio Ruttersimilar↗ | Leeds United | 24 | €31m | 93 | 85 |
| 3 | Edu Expósitosimilar↗ | Espanyol | 30 | €4.5m | 92 | 84 |
| 4 | Bruno Zapellisimilar↗ | Athletico | 24 | €4.7m | 92 | 86 |
| 5 | Bambasé Contésimilar↗ | SV 07 Elversberg | 23 | €3.8m | 92 | 86 |
| 6 | Abdelkahar Kadrisimilar↗ | KV Kortrijk | 26 | €2.6m | 92 | 84 |
| 7 | Lovro Majersimilar↗ | VfL Wolfsburg | 28 | €8.6m | 92 | 84 |
| 8 | Amad Diallosimilar↗ | Manchester United | 24 | €44m | 92 | 84 |
| 9 | Juninho Bacunasimilar↗ | Birmingham City | 29 | €1.8m | 91 | 84 |
| 10 | Julio Encisosimilar↗ | RC Strasbourg | 22 | €24m | 91 | 85 |
| 11 | Konstantinos Karetsassimilar↗ | KRC Genk | 19 | €34m | 91 | 84 |
| 12 | Teji Savaniersimilar↗ | Montpellier | 35 | €1.0m | 91 | 85 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Miguel Crespo
≈ 100% Miguel Crespo · strong: Accurate crosses, Big chances created · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Big chances created /90, Key passes /90
≈ 100% Miguel Crespo · strong: Successful dribbles, Duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Duels won /90, Big chances created /90
≈ 100% Miguel Crespo · strong: Accurate crosses, Key passes · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Key passes /90, Big chances created /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Miguel Crespo?
By Doppel's fit score, Todd Cantwell (Blackburn Rovers) is the closest profile to Miguel Crespo, with a 85/100 overall match. Georginio Rutter and Edu Expósito are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Miguel Crespo?
Yes. Abdelkahar Kadri (KV Kortrijk) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 84/100 at roughly €2.6m.
How does Doppel find players similar to Miguel Crespo?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Miguel Crespo'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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