Players like Callum Lang
CAM/RW/STPreston North End · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitCallum Lang's profile ↗
Callum Lang is an attacking midfielder/right winger for Preston North End in the Championship, with 13 appearances in the 2025/26 season, contributing 2 goals and 2 assists. Players similar to Lang include Peter González of Real Valladolid, who has a fit score of 81/100, and Maranhão from Tondela, who boasts a fit score of 83/100. Both players exhibit comparable roles and statistical profiles, making them suitable alternatives.
About Callum Lang
Callum Lang is a tenacious attacking midfielder with a knack for winning possession in the final third, showcasing his aggressive pressing style. While he has struggled to create big chances and deliver accurate final-third passes, his ability to disrupt opposition play keeps him involved in the game. Despite a history of injuries that has limited his availability, Lang’s 10 goals in 32 appearances this season highlight his potential impact when fit, though he currently sits in the bottom third of his positional peers in overall quality.
Strengths: Possession won in att. third. Availability: 32 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Callum Lang
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Peter Gonzálezsimilar↗ | Real Valladolid | 24 | €1.4m | 94 | 81 |
| 2 | Maranhãosimilar↗ | Tondela | 27 | €1.4m | 93 | 83 |
| 3 | Daan Rotssimilar↗ | FC Twente | 25 | €4.7m | 91 | 81 |
| 4 | Lassine Sinayokosimilar↗ | Auxerre | 27 | €11m | 91 | 82 |
| 5 | Álex Berenguersimilar↗ | Athletic Club | 31 | €4.1m | 91 | 82 |
| 6 | Joe Gelhardtsimilar↗ | Hull City | 24 | €15m | 91 | 81 |
| 7 | Sami Ouaissasimilar↗ | NEC Nijmegen | 22 | €8.2m | 91 | 82 |
| 8 | Femi Azeezsimilar↗ | Millwall | 25 | €15m | 90 | 81 |
| 9 | Iván Romerosimilar↗ | Levante UD | 25 | €7.4m | 90 | 82 |
| 10 | Romain Del Castillosimilar↗ | Stade Brestois | 30 | €6.4m | 90 | 82 |
| 11 | Brajan Grudasimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 22 | €29m | 89 | 82 |
| 12 | Murilosimilar↗ | Gil Vicente | 32 | €800k | 89 | 81 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Callum Lang
≈ 100% Callum Lang · strong: Possession won in att. third · low reliability
Strengths: Possession won in att. third /90
≈ 100% Callum Lang · strong: Possession won in att. third, Tackles + interceptions · low reliability
Strengths: Possession won in att. third /90, Tackles + interceptions /90
≈ 100% Callum Lang · strong: Possession won in att. third, Accurate final-third passes · low reliability
Strengths: Possession won in att. third /90, Accurate final-third passes /90, Tackles + interceptions /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Callum Lang?
By Doppel's fit score, Peter González (Real Valladolid) is the closest profile to Callum Lang, with a 81/100 overall match. Maranhão and Daan Rots are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Callum Lang?
Yes. Peter González (Real Valladolid) plays a similar attacking midfielder role and rates 81/100 at roughly €1.4m.
How does Doppel find players similar to Callum Lang?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Callum Lang's 2025/26 season, then ranks attacking midfielders across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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