Players like Nicolás Castro
CM/CAMElche · 2024/25 · ranked by tactical + market fitNicolás Castro's profile ↗
The players most similar to Nicolás Castro are John Swift, Kike Pérez, Andrej Kramarić. Doppel rates John Swift (West Bromwich Albion) a 86/100 overall match — 94/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, John Swift scores 86/100 at about €800k. Data as of August 2026.
About Nicolás Castro
Nicolás Castro is a dynamic attacking midfielder with a knack for creating opportunities and scoring from distance. His impressive Sofascore rating places him in the top 11% of his peers, highlighting his elite quality on the ball—evidenced by his ability to deliver accurate long balls and generate shots. With his durability and consistency, missing no games in the last three seasons, he remains a reliable creative force in the midfield, though he may need to improve his aerial presence to enhance his overall game.
Strengths: Shots, Accurate long balls, Sofascore rating. Availability: no injuries recorded in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Nicolás Castro
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | John Swiftsimilar↗ | West Bromwich Albion | 31 | €800k | 94 | 86 |
| 2 | Kike Pérezsimilar↗ | Venezia | 29 | €2.3m | 94 | 84 |
| 3 | Andrej Kramarićsimilar↗ | TSG Hoffenheim | 35 | €2.7m | 94 | 86 |
| 4 | Thorgan Hazardsimilar↗ | RSC Anderlecht | 33 | €1.8m | 93 | 86 |
| 5 | Jakob Breumsimilar↗ | Go Ahead Eagles | 23 | €5.5m | 93 | 87 |
| 6 | Andrea Colpanisimilar↗ | Monza | 27 | €3.8m | 93 | 85 |
| 7 | Hakon Arnar Haraldssonsimilar↗ | Lille | 23 | €26m | 93 | 86 |
| 8 | Mohamed Ihattarensimilar↗ | Fortuna Sittard | 24 | €3.2m | 93 | 89 |
| 9 | Jeppe Erenbjergsimilar↗ | SV Zulte Waregem | 26 | €4.2m | 93 | 86 |
| 10 | Jarne Steuckerssimilar↗ | KRC Genk | 24 | €5.5m | 93 | 89 |
| 11 | Jonas Hofmannsimilar↗ | Bayer 04 Leverkusen | 34 | €1.6m | 92 | 87 |
| 12 | Steven Berghuissimilar↗ | AFC Ajax | 35 | €2.1m | 92 | 85 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Nicolás Castro
≈ 100% Nicolás Castro · strong: Finishing (npG − npxG, Accurate final-third passes · medium reliability
Strengths: Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Accurate final-third passes /90, Accurate crosses /90
≈ 100% Nicolás Castro · strong: Accurate final-third passes, Key passes · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate final-third passes /90, Key passes /90, Big chances created /90
≈ 100% Nicolás Castro · strong: xG + xA, Shots · low reliability
Strengths: xG + xA /90, Shots /90, Non-penalty goals /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Nicolás Castro?
By Doppel's fit score, John Swift (West Bromwich Albion) is the closest profile to Nicolás Castro, with a 86/100 overall match. Kike Pérez and Andrej Kramarić are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Nicolás Castro?
Yes. John Swift (West Bromwich Albion) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 86/100 at roughly €800k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Nicolás Castro?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Nicolás Castro's 2024/25 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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