Players like Sonny Carey
CM/CAMCharlton Athletic · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitSonny Carey's profile ↗
The players most similar to Sonny Carey are Felix Klaus, Rafael Lubach, Alfie Devine. Doppel rates Felix Klaus (SpVgg Greuther Fürth) a 84/100 overall match — 94/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Felix Klaus scores 84/100 at about €500k. Data as of September 2026.
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Sonny Carey is a dynamic attacking midfielder known for his goal-scoring prowess and sharp finishing ability. Despite being in the bottom 42% of his positional peers overall, he stands out with impressive metrics, ranking in the top 12% for shots per 90 and 17% for non-penalty goals, showcasing his knack for finding the net. With a remarkable durability record, having missed no games in the last three seasons, he’s a reliable option for any side looking for an offensive spark.
Strengths: Shots, Accurate crosses, Non-penalty goals. Availability: no injuries recorded in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Sonny Carey
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Felix Klaussimilar↗ | SpVgg Greuther Fürth | 34 | €500k | 94 | 84 |
| 2 | Rafael Lubachsimilar↗ | 1. FC Nürnberg | 21 | €3.3m | 94 | 85 |
| 3 | Alfie Devinesimilar↗ | Preston North End | 22 | €8.2m | 94 | 86 |
| 4 | Jeppe Erenbjergsimilar↗ | SV Zulte Waregem | 26 | €4.2m | 93 | 86 |
| 5 | Miguel Cardososimilar↗ | Kayserispor | 32 | €1.4m | 93 | 86 |
| 6 | Mohamed Nassohsimilar↗ | NAC Breda | 23 | €700k | 92 | 85 |
| 7 | Andrea Colpanisimilar↗ | Monza | 27 | €3.8m | 92 | 85 |
| 8 | Rober Gonzálezsimilar↗ | NEC Nijmegen | 25 | €600k | 92 | 86 |
| 9 | Youssef Mazizsimilar↗ | Oud-Heverlee Leuven | 28 | €900k | 91 | 86 |
| 10 | Anis Mehmetisimilar↗ | Ipswich Town | 25 | €15m | 91 | 84 |
| 11 | Joe Gelhardtsimilar↗ | Hull City | 24 | €15m | 91 | 86 |
| 12 | Jakob Breumsimilar↗ | Go Ahead Eagles | 23 | €5.5m | 91 | 86 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Sonny Carey
≈ 100% Sonny Carey · strong: Shots, Non-penalty goals · low reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Non-penalty goals /90, Sofascore rating
≈ 100% Sonny Carey · strong: Non-penalty goals · medium reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90
≈ 100% Sonny Carey · strong: Shots, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Sofascore rating, Accurate crosses /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Sonny Carey?
By Doppel's fit score, Felix Klaus (SpVgg Greuther Fürth) is the closest profile to Sonny Carey, with a 84/100 overall match. Rafael Lubach and Alfie Devine are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Sonny Carey?
Yes. Felix Klaus (SpVgg Greuther Fürth) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 84/100 at roughly €500k.
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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