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 (Eibar) 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 October 2026.
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Miguel Atienza is a tenacious defensive midfielder, excelling in disrupting opposition play and dominating aerial duels. With a Sofascore rating in the top 25% of his peers, he showcases impressive strengths in clearances and tackles, underlining his reliability and durability with zero games missed in three seasons. While not a creative force in the final third, his ability to win duels and break up attacks makes him a cornerstone of any midfield.
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↗ | Eibar | 33 | €400k | 93 | 79 |
| 2 | José Gragerasimilar↗ | Deportivo de A Coruña | 26 | €1.3m | 93 | 80 |
| 3 | Carlo Sickingersimilar↗ | SV 07 Elversberg | 29 | €500k | 93 | 79 |
| 4 | Alberto Rodríguezsimilar↗ | Real Zaragoza | 29 | €500k | 93 | 79 |
| 5 | Daniel Elfadlisimilar↗ | Hamburger SV | 29 | €3.3m | 92 | 77 |
| 6 | Philipp Sandersimilar↗ | Borussia M'gladbach | 28 | €4.2m | 92 | 79 |
| 7 | John Donaldsimilar↗ | Elche | 26 | €1.0m | 92 | 79 |
| 8 | Kevin Ackermannsimilar↗ | IF Brommapojkarna | 25 | €700k | 91 | 79 |
| 9 | Adam Carlénsimilar↗ | Excelsior | 26 | €400k | 91 | 78 |
| 10 | Alberto del Moralsimilar↗ | Córdoba | 26 | €700k | 91 | 78 |
| 11 | Stanko Jurićsimilar↗ | Real Valladolid | 30 | €1.1m | 90 | 78 |
| 12 | Pascal Klemenssimilar↗ | Hertha BSC | 21 | €2.1m | 90 | 79 |
* 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 closest look-alike to Miguel Atienza?
Statistically, Lander Olaetxea (Eibar) is the closest look-alike to Miguel Atienza — a 79/100 profile match (93/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
Who is the best replacement for Miguel Atienza?
By Doppel's fit score, Lander Olaetxea (Eibar) 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 (Eibar) 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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