Players like Shea Charles
CM/CDMSouthampton · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitShea Charles's profile ↗
The players most similar to Shea Charles are Éderson, Alex Scott, Johan Manzambi. Doppel rates Éderson (Atalanta) a 84/100 overall match — 95/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Matúš Bero scores 85/100 at about €900k. Data as of September 2026.
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Shea Charles is a commanding defensive midfielder known for his ball-winning ability and distribution skills. With a Sofascore rating in the top 12% of his peers, he excels in duels and aerial battles while showcasing impressive accuracy with his crosses. His reliability on the pitch is evident, having missed only 18 games over the last three seasons, making him a durable asset for Southampton. A slight downside is his limited offensive output, but his primary role shines through his defensive prowess and playmaking capability.
Strengths: Accurate crosses, Sofascore rating, Duels won. Availability: 18 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Shea Charles
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Édersonsimilar↗ | Atalanta | 27 | €43m | 95 | 84 |
| 2 | Alex Scottsimilar↗ | Bournemouth | 23 | €53m | 94 | 83 |
| 3 | Johan Manzambisimilar↗ | SC Freiburg | 21 | €54m | 94 | 85 |
| 4 | Ross Barkleysimilar↗ | Luton Town | 33 | €3.6m | 94 | 84 |
| 5 | Kodai Sanosimilar↗ | NEC Nijmegen | 23 | €13m | 94 | 83 |
| 6 | Santi Comesañasimilar↗ | Villarreal | 30 | €8.4m | 94 | 83 |
| 7 | Matúš Berosimilar↗ | VfL Bochum 1848 | 31 | €900k | 93 | 85 |
| 8 | Leon Goretzkasimilar↗ | FC Bayern München | 31 | €11m | 92 | 83 |
| 9 | Jens Stagesimilar↗ | SV Werder Bremen | 30 | €14m | 92 | 83 |
| 10 | Nico O'Reillysimilar↗ | Manchester City | 21 | €76m | 92 | 84 |
| 11 | Douglas Luizsimilar↗ | Aston Villa | 28 | €19m | 91 | 83 |
| 12 | Brais Méndezsimilar↗ | Real Sociedad | 29 | €7.8m | 91 | 83 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Shea Charles
≈ 100% Shea Charles · strong: Accurate final-third passes, Touches · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate final-third passes /90, Touches /90, Accurate long balls /90
≈ 100% Shea Charles · strong: Clearances, Duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Duels won /90, Touches /90
≈ 100% Shea Charles · strong: Duels won, Shots · medium reliability
Strengths: Duels won /90, Shots /90, Successful dribbles /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Shea Charles?
By Doppel's fit score, Éderson (Atalanta) is the closest profile to Shea Charles, with a 84/100 overall match. Alex Scott and Johan Manzambi are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Shea Charles?
Yes. Matúš Bero (VfL Bochum 1848) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 85/100 at roughly €900k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Shea Charles?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Shea Charles'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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