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 (Southampton) 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 September 2026.
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Florian Sotoca is a dynamic attacking midfielder with a knack for aerial duels and chance creation, making him a potent offensive threat. With a Sofascore rating in the top 4% of his peers, he excels in winning headers and generating big chances, contributing effectively in both goal-scoring and playmaking. His durability is impressive, having missed only two games in three seasons, ensuring he remains a reliable asset for RC Lens. While his finishing could improve, his overall quality and impact on the pitch are undeniable.
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↗ | Southampton | 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 | €27m | 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 | 79 |
| 12 | Issa Soumarésimilar↗ | Le Havre | 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 best replacement for Florian Sotoca?
By Doppel's fit score, Carlos Alcaraz (Southampton) 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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