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, Levi Smans scores 87/100 at about €1.4m. Data as of October 2026.
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Miguel Crespo is a dynamic central midfielder with a strong defensive presence, excelling in tackles and interceptions while also contributing creatively with key passes and big chances created. His performance places him in the top 38% of his positional peers, showcasing his all-around quality and reliability on the pitch. With just 10 games missed over the last three seasons, Crespo's durability adds to his value as a consistent performer in both defensive duties and attacking transitions.
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↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 24 | €31m | 93 | 85 |
| 3 | Edu Expósitosimilar↗ | Espanyol | 30 | €4.5m | 92 | 84 |
| 4 | Levi Smanssimilar↗ | SC Heerenveen | 23 | €1.4m | 92 | 87 |
| 5 | Bambasé Contésimilar↗ | TSG Hoffenheim | 23 | €3.8m | 92 | 86 |
| 6 | Bruno Zapellisimilar↗ | Athletico | 24 | €4.7m | 92 | 86 |
| 7 | Abdelkahar Kadrisimilar↗ | KAA Gent | 26 | €2.6m | 92 | 84 |
| 8 | Lovro Majersimilar↗ | VfL Wolfsburg | 28 | €8.6m | 92 | 84 |
| 9 | Amad Diallosimilar↗ | Manchester United | 24 | €44m | 92 | 84 |
| 10 | Juninho Bacunasimilar↗ | Gaziantep FK | 29 | €1.8m | 91 | 84 |
| 11 | Julio Encisosimilar↗ | Ipswich Town | 22 | €24m | 91 | 85 |
| 12 | Konstantinos Karetsassimilar↗ | Borussia Dortmund | 19 | €34m | 91 | 84 |
* 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 closest look-alike to Miguel Crespo?
Statistically, Todd Cantwell (Blackburn Rovers) is the closest look-alike to Miguel Crespo — a 85/100 profile match (93/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
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. Levi Smans (SC Heerenveen) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 87/100 at roughly €1.4m.
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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