Players like Lander Olaetxea
CM/CDMEibar · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitLander Olaetxea's profile ↗
The players most similar to Lander Olaetxea are Pascal Klemens, Miguel Atienza, Sergio González. Doppel rates Pascal Klemens (Hertha BSC) a 82/100 overall match — 94/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Alberto Rodríguez scores 80/100 at about €500k. Data as of September 2026.
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Lander Olaetxea is a resilient defensive midfielder known for his strong aerial presence and defensive contributions, making him an effective shield for the backline. Despite ranking in the bottom half of his positional peers overall, he excels in clearances and aerial duels, showcasing his ability to disrupt opposition attacks. His durability is a significant asset, having missed no games in the last three seasons, ensuring he remains a reliable option for Eibar.
Strengths: Clearances, Aerial duels won. Availability: no injuries recorded in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Lander Olaetxea
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pascal Klemenssimilar↗ | Hertha BSC | 21 | €2.1m | 94 | 82 |
| 2 | Miguel Atienzasimilar↗ | Burgos Club de Fútbol | 27 | €1.0m | 94 | 80 |
| 3 | Sergio Gonzálezsimilar↗ | CD Tenerife | 29 | €600k | 94 | 81 |
| 4 | Kevin Ackermannsimilar↗ | IF Brommapojkarna | 25 | €700k | 94 | 80 |
| 5 | Alberto Rodríguezsimilar↗ | Mirandés | 29 | €500k | 94 | 80 |
| 6 | Carlo Sickingersimilar↗ | SV 07 Elversberg | 29 | €500k | 94 | 80 |
| 7 | Anuarsimilar↗ | AD Ceuta | 31 | €700k | 94 | 78 |
| 8 | John Donaldsimilar↗ | Elche | 26 | €1.0m | 93 | 80 |
| 9 | Adam Carlénsimilar↗ | IFK Göteborg | 26 | €400k | 93 | 80 |
| 10 | Stanko Jurićsimilar↗ | Real Valladolid | 30 | €1.1m | 92 | 79 |
| 11 | José Gragerasimilar↗ | Espanyol | 26 | €1.3m | 92 | 80 |
| 12 | Maxence Carliersimilar↗ | Nancy | 29 | €500k | 91 | 78 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Lander Olaetxea
≈ 100% Lander Olaetxea · strong: Aerial duels won %, Aerial duels won · medium reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% Lander Olaetxea · strong: Aerial duels won, Clearances · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Clearances /90, Tackles + interceptions /90
≈ 100% Lander Olaetxea · strong: Clearances, Aerial duels won % · low reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Aerial duels won %, Accurate long balls /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Lander Olaetxea?
By Doppel's fit score, Pascal Klemens (Hertha BSC) is the closest profile to Lander Olaetxea, with a 82/100 overall match. Miguel Atienza and Sergio González are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Lander Olaetxea?
Yes. Alberto Rodríguez (Mirandés) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 80/100 at roughly €500k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Lander Olaetxea?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Lander Olaetxea'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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