Players like Jesús Bernal
CM/CDMSporting Gijón · 2024/25 · ranked by tactical + market fitJesús Bernal's profile ↗
Jesús Bernal is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for Sporting Gijón in LaLiga 2, with 12 appearances and 621 minutes played in the 2024/25 season. Players similar to Bernal include Sergio Molina from FC Andorra, who has a fit score of 76/100, and Pascal Klemens from Hertha BSC, with a fit score of 78/100. Other comparable options are Matthias Verreth from Brescia and Youness Lachhab from AD Ceuta, both with fit scores of 77/100 and 76/100, respectively.
About Jesús Bernal
Jesús Bernal is a resilient defensive midfielder known for his aerial prowess, consistently winning duels to dominate the midfield. While he may not contribute significantly in attack, his durability shines through with no missed games over the past three seasons, showcasing his reliability. Though his overall quality sits in the bottom 45% of his peers, his ability to control the air makes him a valuable asset in a physical game.
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Aerial duels won. Availability: no injuries recorded in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Jesús Bernal
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sergio Molinasimilar↗ | FC Andorra | 30 | €500k | 89 | 76 |
| 2 | Pascal Klemenssimilar↗ | Hertha BSC | 21 | €2.1m | 88 | 78 |
| 3 | Matthias Verrethsimilar↗ | Brescia | 28 | €500k | 88 | 77 |
| 4 | Youness Lachhabsimilar↗ | AD Ceuta | 28 | €800k | 86 | 76 |
| 5 | Ben Whitemansimilar↗ | Preston North End | 30 | €2.1m | 86 | 76 |
| 6 | Arvid Brorssonsimilar↗ | Mjällby AIF | 27 | €400k | 86 | 76 |
| 7 | Davy Klaassensimilar↗ | AFC Ajax | 33 | €2.1m | 85 | 78 |
| 8 | Santiago Castañedasimilar↗ | SC Paderborn 07 | 22 | €5.2m | 85 | 77 |
| 9 | Matias Siltanensimilar↗ | Djurgårdens IF | 19 | €10m | 85 | 76 |
| 10 | Mathis Servaissimilar↗ | KV Mechelen | 22 | €3.8m | 85 | 80 |
| 11 | Jackson Irvinesimilar↗ | FC St. Pauli | 33 | €1.1m | 84 | 76 |
| 12 | Xavi Sintessimilar↗ | Córdoba | 25 | €400k | 84 | 76 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Jesús Bernal
≈ 100% Jesús Bernal · strong: Accurate long balls, Clearances · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Clearances /90
≈ 100% Jesús Bernal · strong: Aerial duels won %, Aerial duels won · medium reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% Jesús Bernal · strong: Aerial duels won %, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Sofascore rating, Accurate crosses /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Jesús Bernal?
By Doppel's fit score, Sergio Molina (FC Andorra) is the closest profile to Jesús Bernal, with a 76/100 overall match. Pascal Klemens and Matthias Verreth are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Jesús Bernal?
Yes. Arvid Brorsson (Mjällby AIF) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 76/100 at roughly €400k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Jesús Bernal?
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