Players like Miguel Atienza
CM/CDMBurgos Club de Fútbol · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitMiguel Atienza's profile ↗
The players most similar to Miguel Atienza are Lander Olaetxea, José Gragera, Carlo Sickinger. Doppel rates Lander Olaetxea (Sporting Gijón) a 79/100 overall match — 93/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Lander Olaetxea scores 79/100 at about €400k. Data as of September 2026.
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Miguel Atienza is a tenacious defensive midfielder, thriving in defensive duties with impressive aerial prowess and a strong presence in tackles and interceptions. Ranking in the top 25% of his positional peers, he showcases elite qualities, particularly in aerial duels and clearances, making him a reliable shield for his defense. With a remarkable record of durability, having missed no games in the last three seasons, Atienza is a dependable asset for any team.
Strengths: Aerial duels won, Clearances, Tackles + interceptions. Availability: no injuries recorded in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Miguel Atienza
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lander Olaetxeasimilar↗ | Sporting Gijón | 33 | €400k | 93 | 79 |
| 2 | José Gragerasimilar↗ | Espanyol | 26 | €1.3m | 93 | 80 |
| 3 | Carlo Sickingersimilar↗ | SV 07 Elversberg | 29 | €500k | 93 | 79 |
| 4 | Alberto Rodríguezsimilar↗ | Mirandés | 29 | €500k | 93 | 79 |
| 5 | Lennard Hartjessimilar↗ | Excelsior | 23 | €800k | 92 | 77 |
| 6 | Daniel Elfadlisimilar↗ | Hamburger SV | 29 | €3.3m | 92 | 77 |
| 7 | Philipp Sandersimilar↗ | Borussia M'gladbach | 28 | €4.2m | 92 | 79 |
| 8 | Sergio Gonzálezsimilar↗ | CD Tenerife | 29 | €600k | 92 | 79 |
| 9 | John Donaldsimilar↗ | Elche | 26 | €1.0m | 92 | 79 |
| 10 | Kevin Ackermannsimilar↗ | IF Brommapojkarna | 25 | €700k | 91 | 79 |
| 11 | Adam Carlénsimilar↗ | IFK Göteborg | 26 | €400k | 91 | 78 |
| 12 | Alberto del Moralsimilar↗ | Villarreal B U23 | 26 | €700k | 91 | 78 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Miguel Atienza
≈ 100% Miguel Atienza · strong: Clearances, Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% Miguel Atienza · strong: Aerial duels won, Tackles + interceptions · medium reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Tackles + interceptions /90, Aerial duels won %
≈ 100% Miguel Atienza · strong: Accurate long balls, Clearances · medium reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Clearances /90, Aerial duels won /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Miguel Atienza?
By Doppel's fit score, Lander Olaetxea (Sporting Gijón) is the closest profile to Miguel Atienza, with a 79/100 overall match. José Gragera and Carlo Sickinger are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Miguel Atienza?
Yes. Lander Olaetxea (Sporting Gijón) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 79/100 at roughly €400k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Miguel Atienza?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Miguel Atienza'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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