Players like Sonny Carey
CM/CAMCharlton Athletic · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitSonny Carey's profile ↗
Sonny Carey is a central midfielder/attacking midfielder for Charlton Athletic in the Championship, with 46 appearances, 8 goals, and 2 assists in the 2025/26 season. Players similar to Carey include Younes Taha from FC Groningen, Patrick Brouwer from SC Telstar, and Jeppe Erenbjerg from SV Zulte Waregem, all of whom have comparable roles and statistical profiles, with fit scores of 87/100.
12 players most similar to Sonny Carey
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Younes Tahasimilar↗ | FC Groningen | 24 | €4.2m | 90 | 87 |
| 2 | Patrick Brouwersimilar↗ | SC Telstar | 25 | €700k | 88 | 87 |
| 3 | Jeppe Erenbjergsimilar↗ | SV Zulte Waregem | 26 | €4.2m | 93 | 87 |
| 4 | Mathis Suraysimilar↗ | Go Ahead Eagles | 25 | €3.2m | 90 | 86 |
| 5 | Alfie Devinesimilar↗ | Preston North End | 22 | €8.2m | 94 | 86 |
| 6 | Sami Ouaissasimilar↗ | NEC Nijmegen | 22 | €8.2m | 90 | 86 |
| 7 | Kristian Hlynssonsimilar↗ | FC Twente | 22 | €5.7m | 90 | 86 |
| 8 | Youssef Mazizsimilar↗ | Oud-Heverlee Leuven | 28 | €900k | 91 | 86 |
| 9 | Miguel Cardososimilar↗ | Kayserispor | 32 | €1.4m | 93 | 86 |
| 10 | Joe Gelhardtsimilar↗ | Hull City | 24 | €15m | 91 | 86 |
| 11 | Mohamed Ihattarensimilar↗ | Fortuna Sittard | 24 | €3.2m | 88 | 86 |
| 12 | Jakob Breumsimilar↗ | Go Ahead Eagles | 23 | €5.5m | 91 | 86 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Sonny Carey
≈ 100% Sonny Carey · strong: Big chances created, Accurate crosses · low reliability
Strengths: Big chances created /90, Accurate crosses /90, Shots /90
≈ 100% Sonny Carey · strong: xG + xA, Non-penalty goals · low reliability
Strengths: xG + xA /90, Non-penalty goals /90, Big chances created /90
≈ 100% Sonny Carey · strong: Non-penalty goals, Shots · low reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Shots /90, xG + xA /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Sonny Carey?
By Doppel's fit score, Younes Taha (FC Groningen) is the closest profile to Sonny Carey, with a 87/100 overall match. Patrick Brouwer and Jeppe Erenbjerg are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Sonny Carey?
Yes. Patrick Brouwer (SC Telstar) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 87/100 at roughly €700k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Sonny Carey?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Sonny Carey'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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