Players like Shea Charles
CM/CDMSouthampton · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitShea Charles's profile ↗
The players most similar to Shea Charles are Filippo Ranocchia, Eric Ebimbe, Sydie Peck. Doppel rates Filippo Ranocchia (Palermo) a 85/100 overall match — 94/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Kevin Sessa scores 84/100 at about €800k. Data as of July 2026.
12 players most similar to Shea Charles
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Filippo Ranocchiasimilar↗ | Palermo | 25 | €3.9m | 94 | 85 |
| 2 | Eric Ebimbesimilar↗ | Eintracht Frankfurt | 26 | €6.5m | 89 | 85 |
| 3 | Sydie Pecksimilar↗ | Sheffield United | 22 | €15m | 90 | 85 |
| 4 | Gianluca Busiosimilar↗ | Venezia | 24 | €7.3m | 88 | 85 |
| 5 | Paul Nebelsimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 24 | €17m | 87 | 84 |
| 6 | Kevin Sessasimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 26 | €800k | 87 | 84 |
| 7 | Johan Manzambisimilar↗ | SC Freiburg | 21 | €54m | 93 | 84 |
| 8 | Noe Lebretonsimilar↗ | NEC Nijmegen | 22 | €4.1m | 86 | 84 |
| 9 | Gjivai Zechiëlsimilar↗ | FC Utrecht | 22 | €11m | 87 | 84 |
| 10 | Carel Eitingsimilar↗ | Sparta Rotterdam | 28 | €1.3m | 88 | 84 |
| 11 | Édersonsimilar↗ | Atalanta | 27 | €43m | 95 | 84 |
| 12 | Davy van den Bergsimilar↗ | PEC Zwolle | 26 | €1.3m | 91 | 84 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Shea Charles
≈ 100% Shea Charles · strong: Sofascore rating, Accurate long balls · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Accurate long balls /90, Accurate crosses /90
≈ 100% Shea Charles · strong: Successful dribbles, Shots · medium reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Shots /90, Possession won in att. third /90
≈ 100% Shea Charles · strong: Aerial duels won, xG + xA · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, xG + xA /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Shea Charles?
By Doppel's fit score, Filippo Ranocchia (Palermo) is the closest profile to Shea Charles, with a 85/100 overall match. Eric Ebimbe and Sydie Peck are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Shea Charles?
Yes. Kevin Sessa (1. FC Heidenheim) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 84/100 at roughly €800k.
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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