Players like Michael Frey
STQueens Park Rangers · 2024/25 · ranked by tactical + market fitMichael Frey's profile ↗
The players most similar to Michael Frey are Thomas Robinet, Fernando Niño, Álex Millán. Doppel rates Thomas Robinet (Almere City FC) a 78/100 overall match — 92/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Kike García scores 79/100 at about €700k. Data as of July 2026.
About Michael Frey
Michael Frey is a powerful aerial threat and a clinical finisher, making him a classic penalty-box poacher. His impressive ability to win aerial duels (top 14%) and convert chances (top 17%) underscores his effectiveness in front of goal, despite a Sofascore rating placing him in the top 41% of his peers. While his injury history raises concerns about durability, his scoring ability and presence in the box make him a valuable asset for Queens Park Rangers when fit.
Strengths: Aerial duels won, Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Clearances. Availability: 51 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Michael Frey
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Thomas Robinetsimilar↗ | Almere City FC | 30 | €800k | 92 | 78 |
| 2 | Fernando Niñosimilar↗ | Burgos Club de Fútbol | 26 | €1.8m | 90 | 78 |
| 3 | Álex Millánsimilar↗ | Leganés | 27 | €800k | 90 | 78 |
| 4 | Kike Garcíasimilar↗ | Deportivo Alavés | 37 | €700k | 90 | 79 |
| 5 | Phillip Tietzsimilar↗ | FC Augsburg | 29 | €3.8m | 88 | 78 |
| 6 | Toni Martínezsimilar↗ | Deportivo Alavés | 29 | €7.3m | 87 | 78 |
| 7 | Carlos Espísimilar↗ | Levante UD | 21 | €22m | 87 | 79 |
| 8 | Marko Milovanovićsimilar↗ | FC Alverca | 23 | €2.7m | 87 | 78 |
| 9 | Makhtar Gueyesimilar↗ | RWDM Brussels | 29 | €1.8m | 87 | 80 |
| 10 | Felix Tomisimilar↗ | Bastia | 26 | €600k | 86 | 78 |
| 11 | Thijs Dallingasimilar↗ | Toulouse | 26 | €9.8m | 86 | 81 |
| 12 | Omar Sadiksimilar↗ | Pau FC | 22 | €800k | 86 | 78 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Michael Frey
≈ 100% Michael Frey · strong: Aerial duels won, Clearances · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Clearances /90, Duels won /90
≈ 100% Michael Frey · strong: Aerial duels won %, Clearances · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Clearances /90
≈ 100% Michael Frey · medium reliability
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Michael Frey?
By Doppel's fit score, Thomas Robinet (Almere City FC) is the closest profile to Michael Frey, with a 78/100 overall match. Fernando Niño and Álex Millán are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Michael Frey?
Yes. Kike García (Deportivo Alavés) plays a similar striker role and rates 79/100 at roughly €700k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Michael Frey?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Michael Frey's 2024/25 season, then ranks strikers across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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