Players like Lander Olaetxea
CM/CDMEibar · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitLander Olaetxea's profile ↗
Lander Olaetxea is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for Eibar in LaLiga 2, with 30 appearances in the 2025/26 season, contributing 1 goal and 1 assist over 1572 minutes. Players similar to Olaetxea include Pascal Klemens from Hertha BSC, who has a fit score of 82/100, and Miguel Atienza from Burgos Club de Fútbol, with a fit score of 80/100. These players exhibit comparable roles and statistical profiles within their respective leagues.
About Lander Olaetxea
Lander Olaetxea is a robust defensive midfielder known for his exceptional defensive contributions, ranking in the top 4% for clearances and top 8% for aerial duels. His ability to read the game and maintain a solid presence in the midfield makes him a reliable anchor, especially given his impressive durability with no missed games in three seasons. While his attacking metrics may not stand out, his defensive prowess and consistency position him as a valuable asset in any side.
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 · data: Sofascore, 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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