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 October 2026.
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Lander Olaetxea is a robust defensive midfielder, excelling in breaking up play and aerial battles, making him a reliable shield for the backline. While his overall quality sits in the bottom half of his positional peers, his standout ability to clear danger and win aerial duels highlights his defensive prowess. With an impressive record of durability, having missed no games over the last three seasons, he remains a dependable asset in the midfield.
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↗ | Burgos Club de Fútbol | 29 | €600k | 94 | 81 |
| 4 | Kevin Ackermannsimilar↗ | IF Brommapojkarna | 25 | €700k | 94 | 80 |
| 5 | Alberto Rodríguezsimilar↗ | Real Zaragoza | 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↗ | Excelsior | 26 | €400k | 93 | 80 |
| 10 | Stanko Jurićsimilar↗ | Real Valladolid | 30 | €1.1m | 92 | 79 |
| 11 | José Gragerasimilar↗ | Deportivo de A Coruña | 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 closest look-alike to Lander Olaetxea?
Statistically, Pascal Klemens (Hertha BSC) is the closest look-alike to Lander Olaetxea — a 82/100 profile match (94/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
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 (Real Zaragoza) 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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