Players like Joe Ralls
CM/CDMCardiff City · 2024/25 · ranked by tactical + market fitJoe Ralls's profile ↗
Joe Ralls is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for Cardiff City in the English Championship. Players similar to Joe Ralls include Nicolas Madsen from Queens Park Rangers, with a fit score of 82/100, and Jakub Kałuziński of Antalyaspor, who has a fit score of 81/100. Additionally, Mika Baur from SC Paderborn 07 and Kartal Kayra Yılmaz of Kayserispor both exhibit comparable roles and profiles, with fit scores of 82/100 and 83/100, respectively.
About Joe Ralls
Joe Ralls is a playmaking central midfielder, adept at orchestrating attacks with his precision passing and vision. Ranking in the top 25% of his positional peers, he excels in creating opportunities, highlighted by his exceptional crossing and key passes, making him a vital asset in the final third. While he has struggled with injuries, missing significant time over the past three seasons, his ability to influence games when fit marks him as a crucial player for Cardiff City.
Strengths: Accurate crosses, Key passes, Big chances created. Availability: 22 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Joe Ralls
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nicolas Madsensimilar↗ | Queens Park Rangers | 26 | €5.2m | 92 | 82 |
| 2 | Jakub Kałuzińskisimilar↗ | Antalyaspor | 24 | €2.3m | 91 | 81 |
| 3 | Mika Baursimilar↗ | SC Paderborn 07 | 22 | €4.7m | 90 | 82 |
| 4 | Kartal Kayra Yılmazsimilar↗ | Kayserispor | 26 | €2.4m | 90 | 83 |
| 5 | Gerard Gumbausimilar↗ | Granada | 32 | €1.2m | 90 | 80 |
| 6 | Julian Baassimilar↗ | Excelsior | 24 | €800k | 88 | 79 |
| 7 | Max Birdsimilar↗ | Bristol City | 26 | €2.4m | 88 | 83 |
| 8 | Doğucan Haspolatsimilar↗ | KVC Westerlo | 26 | €5.2m | 87 | 81 |
| 9 | Rémi Oudinsimilar↗ | Lecce | 30 | €900k | 87 | 81 |
| 10 | Pepelusimilar↗ | Valencia | 28 | €7.3m | 87 | 82 |
| 11 | Mathis Servaissimilar↗ | KV Mechelen | 22 | €3.8m | 87 | 81 |
| 12 | Gianluca Busiosimilar↗ | Venezia | 24 | €7.3m | 87 | 83 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Joe Ralls
≈ 100% Joe Ralls · strong: Accurate crosses, Key passes · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Key passes /90, Sofascore rating
≈ 100% Joe Ralls · strong: Accurate crosses, Key passes · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Key passes /90, Accurate long balls /90
≈ 100% Joe Ralls · strong: Aerial duels won %, Accurate crosses · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Accurate crosses /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Joe Ralls?
By Doppel's fit score, Nicolas Madsen (Queens Park Rangers) is the closest profile to Joe Ralls, with a 82/100 overall match. Jakub Kałuziński and Mika Baur are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Joe Ralls?
Yes. Julian Baas (Excelsior) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 79/100 at roughly €800k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Joe Ralls?
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