Players like Miguel Crespo
CM/CAM/CDMBaşakşehir FK · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitMiguel Crespo's profile ↗
Miguel Crespo is a central midfielder/attacking midfielder for Başakşehir FK in the Turkish Super Lig, with 19 appearances and 5 assists in the 2025/26 season. Players similar to Crespo include Todd Cantwell of Blackburn Rovers, who has a fit score of 85/100, and Edu Expósito from Espanyol, also with a fit score of 84/100. These players share a comparable role and statistical profile, making them potential alternatives for teams seeking similar talents.
About Miguel Crespo
Miguel Crespo is a dynamic central midfielder with a strong two-way game, showcasing his ability to disrupt opposition play while also contributing creatively. With a Sofascore rating in the top 29% of his peers, he excels in tackles, interceptions, and duels, making him a formidable presence in midfield. His knack for creating big chances and winning possession in the attacking third further highlights his impact, while his reliability is underscored by minimal missed games over the last three seasons.
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 · data: Sofascore, 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?
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