Players like Javi Ontiveros
LMCádiz · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitJavi Ontiveros's profile ↗
The players most similar to Javi Ontiveros are Robert Skov, Ryan Manning, Alex Baena. Doppel rates Robert Skov (TSG Hoffenheim) a 79/100 overall match — 91/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, David Zalazar scores 80/100 at about €300k. Data as of September 2026.
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Javi Ontiveros is a dynamic left midfielder who excels as a dribbling 1v1 winger, consistently generating goal-scoring opportunities. With a Sofascore rating in the top 6% of his positional peers, he showcases elite qualities, particularly in shots and successful dribbles, making him a constant threat in the final third. His impressive durability, having missed no games in the last three seasons, further underscores his reliability on the pitch.
Strengths: Shots, Successful dribbles, Possession won in att. third. Availability: no injuries recorded in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Javi Ontiveros
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Robert Skovsimilar↗ | TSG Hoffenheim | 30 | €1.9m | 91 | 79 |
| 2 | Ryan Manningsimilar↗ | Southampton | 30 | €3.0m | 89 | 83 |
| 3 | Alex Baenasimilar↗ | Villarreal | 25 | €43m | 89 | 83 |
| 4 | Marvin Wanitzeksimilar↗ | Karlsruher SC | 33 | €900k | 89 | 83 |
| 5 | Başar Önalsimilar↗ | NEC Nijmegen | 22 | €7.7m | 88 | 84 |
| 6 | Miguel Gutiérrezsimilar↗ | Girona FC | 25 | €24m | 88 | 81 |
| 7 | David Zalazarsimilar↗ | Gimnasia y Esgrima | 24 | €300k | 87 | 80 |
| 8 | Kevin Zenónsimilar↗ | Boca Juniors | 25 | €3.3m | 87 | 79 |
| 9 | Nicola Zalewskisimilar↗ | Atalanta | 24 | €18m | 87 | 81 |
| 10 | Dwight McNeilsimilar↗ | Everton | 27 | €19m | 86 | 82 |
| 11 | Jaidon Anthonysimilar↗ | Burnley | 27 | €19m | 86 | 79 |
| 12 | Jakub Kamińskisimilar↗ | 1. FC Köln | 24 | €15m | 86 | 82 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Javi Ontiveros
≈ 100% Javi Ontiveros · strong: Shots, Accurate long balls · medium reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Accurate long balls /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90)
≈ 100% Javi Ontiveros · strong: Sofascore rating, Finishing (npG − npxG · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Accurate crosses /90
≈ 100% Javi Ontiveros · strong: xG + xA, Key passes · low reliability
Strengths: xG + xA /90, Key passes /90, Big chances created /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Javi Ontiveros?
By Doppel's fit score, Robert Skov (TSG Hoffenheim) is the closest profile to Javi Ontiveros, with a 79/100 overall match. Ryan Manning and Alex Baena are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Javi Ontiveros?
Yes. David Zalazar (Gimnasia y Esgrima) plays a similar left midfielder role and rates 80/100 at roughly €300k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Javi Ontiveros?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Javi Ontiveros's 2025/26 season, then ranks left midfielders across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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