Mikel Villanueva — stats, profile & similar players (2026)
centre back · Vitória SC · POR-Primeira Liga · age 33 · €780k
Mikel Villanueva is a reliable ball-playing centre-back who excels in defensive aerial duels and accurate long distribution, making him a valuable asset in building play from the back. With a Sofascore rating in the top 40% of his positional peers, his ability to win headers and control the game with precise long balls stands out. However, his injury history raises concerns about durability, having missed a significant number of games in recent seasons.
Strengths
- Accurate long balls /90
- Aerial duels won /90
- Aerial duels won %
- Touches /90
Weaknesses
- Key passes /90
- Possession won in att. third /90
- Finishing (npG − npxG /90)
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FAQ
- Who is most similar to Mikel Villanueva?
- The players most statistically similar to Mikel Villanueva (centre back) are Fabio Gruber, Sohaib Nair, Kialonda Gaspar, ranked by Doppel on real per-season data.
- What position does Mikel Villanueva play?
- Mikel Villanueva plays as a centre back for Vitória SC in the POR-Primeira Liga.
- What is Mikel Villanueva's market value?
- Mikel Villanueva's market value is €780k.
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