Players like Florian Sotoca
CAM/STRC Lens · 2024/25 · ranked by tactical + market fitFlorian Sotoca's profile ↗
The players most similar to Florian Sotoca are Carlos Alcaraz, Yéremy Pino, Nuno Santos. Doppel rates Carlos Alcaraz (Everton) a 79/100 overall match — 92/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Jakob Napoleon Romsaas scores 80/100 at about €1.1m. Data as of October 2026.
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Florian Sotoca is a dynamic attacking midfielder with a knack for creating opportunities and winning aerial duels, showcasing his elite status in the top 4% of his positional peers. At 36, his durability is impressive, having missed only 2 games in the last three seasons, while his ability to generate big chances and influence play with high touches per 90 minutes underlines his vital role in the attacking setup. Though finishing isn't his strongest suit, his overall impact makes him a key asset for RC Lens.
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Sofascore rating, Big chances created. Availability: 2 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Florian Sotoca
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Carlos Alcarazsimilar↗ | Everton | 24 | €15m | 92 | 79 |
| 2 | Yéremy Pinosimilar↗ | Crystal Palace | 24 | €27m | 91 | 80 |
| 3 | Nuno Santossimilar↗ | Vitória SC | 27 | €2.7m | 91 | 79 |
| 4 | Jakob Napoleon Romsaassimilar↗ | RC Sporting Charleroi | 22 | €1.1m | 90 | 80 |
| 5 | Charles De Ketelaeresimilar↗ | Atalanta | 25 | €32m | 89 | 80 |
| 6 | Bruno Fernandessimilar↗ | Manchester United | 32 | €32m | 88 | 79 |
| 7 | Gerard Morenosimilar↗ | Villarreal | 34 | €2.4m | 88 | 82 |
| 8 | Nicolas Pépésimilar↗ | Villarreal | 31 | €6.6m | 87 | 80 |
| 9 | Kai Havertzsimilar↗ | Arsenal | 27 | €53m | 86 | 79 |
| 10 | Teji Savaniersimilar↗ | Montpellier | 35 | €1.0m | 86 | 80 |
| 11 | Sami Ouaissasimilar↗ | NEC Nijmegen | 22 | €8.2m | 86 | 78 |
| 12 | Issa Soumarésimilar↗ | Stade Rennais | 26 | €8.4m | 86 | 80 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Florian Sotoca
≈ 100% Florian Sotoca · strong: Aerial duels won %, Touches · medium reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Touches /90, Successful dribbles /90
≈ 100% Florian Sotoca · strong: Big chances created, Key passes · medium reliability
Strengths: Big chances created /90, Key passes /90, Possession won in att. third /90
≈ 100% Florian Sotoca · strong: Possession won in att. third, Accurate long balls · medium reliability
Strengths: Possession won in att. third /90, Accurate long balls /90, Accurate final-third passes /90
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to Florian Sotoca?
Statistically, Carlos Alcaraz (Everton) is the closest look-alike to Florian Sotoca — a 79/100 profile match (92/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
Who is the best replacement for Florian Sotoca?
By Doppel's fit score, Carlos Alcaraz (Everton) is the closest profile to Florian Sotoca, with a 79/100 overall match. Yéremy Pino and Nuno Santos are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Florian Sotoca?
Yes. Jakob Napoleon Romsaas (RC Sporting Charleroi) plays a similar attacking midfielder role and rates 80/100 at roughly €1.1m.
How does Doppel find players similar to Florian Sotoca?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Florian Sotoca's 2024/25 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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