Players like Callum Elder
LB/LMDerby County · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitCallum Elder's profile ↗
Callum Elder is a left-back/left midfielder for Derby County in the Championship, having made 28 appearances in the 2025/26 season, contributing 1 goal and 5 assists. Players similar to Elder include Kai Wagner from Birmingham City, Francisco Moura of Famalicão, and Bryan Goncalves from FCV Dender, all demonstrating comparable roles and statistical profiles with fit scores of 80/100 or higher.
About Callum Elder
Callum Elder is a dynamic left-back with a keen ability to contribute offensively, evidenced by his precise crossing and playmaking skills. With a Sofascore rating in the top 34% of his positional peers, he excels in aerial duels and key passes, making him a reliable threat on the flank. However, his injury history raises concerns about his durability, having missed significant time in recent seasons.
Strengths: Accurate crosses, Aerial duels won, Key passes. Availability: 53 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Callum Elder
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kai Wagnersimilar↗ | Birmingham City | 29 | €2.1m | 92 | 81 |
| 2 | Francisco Mourasimilar↗ | Famalicão | 27 | €8.5m | 91 | 80 |
| 3 | Bryan Goncalvessimilar↗ | FCV Dender | 30 | €500k | 91 | 81 |
| 4 | Martin Fresesimilar↗ | Hellas Verona | 28 | €2.7m | 90 | 82 |
| 5 | Juan Mirandasimilar↗ | Bologna | 26 | €16m | 90 | 80 |
| 6 | Luke Thomassimilar↗ | Leicester City | 25 | €5.4m | 90 | 80 |
| 7 | Tim Handwerkersimilar↗ | Arminia Bielefeld | 28 | €600k | 89 | 85 |
| 8 | John Tolkinsimilar↗ | Holstein Kiel | 24 | €2.4m | 89 | 83 |
| 9 | Sergi Cardonasimilar↗ | Villarreal | 27 | €8.6m | 89 | 83 |
| 10 | Boy Kempersimilar↗ | NAC Breda | 27 | €1.1m | 88 | 82 |
| 11 | Jeff Hardeveldsimilar↗ | SC Telstar | 31 | €400k | 88 | 84 |
| 12 | Davide Bartesaghisimilar↗ | AC Milan | 21 | €20m | 88 | 81 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Callum Elder
≈ 100% Callum Elder · strong: Accurate crosses, Key passes · medium reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Key passes /90, Big chances created /90
≈ 100% Callum Elder · strong: Key passes, Accurate crosses · low reliability
Strengths: Key passes /90, Accurate crosses /90, Sofascore rating
≈ 100% Callum Elder · strong: Accurate long balls, Big chances created · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Big chances created /90, Clearances /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Callum Elder?
By Doppel's fit score, Kai Wagner (Birmingham City) is the closest profile to Callum Elder, with a 81/100 overall match. Francisco Moura and Bryan Goncalves are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Callum Elder?
Yes. Bryan Goncalves (FCV Dender) plays a similar left back role and rates 81/100 at roughly €500k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Callum Elder?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Callum Elder's 2025/26 season, then ranks left backs across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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