Players like Iker Undabarrena
CM/CDMLeganés · 2023/24 · ranked by tactical + market fitIker Undabarrena's profile ↗
The players most similar to Iker Undabarrena are Unai Vencedor, João Moutinho, Abdellah Baallal. Doppel rates Unai Vencedor (Real Racing Club) a 81/100 overall match — 92/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Abdellah Baallal scores 80/100 at about €100k. Data as of July 2026.
About Iker Undabarrena
Iker Undabarrena is a reliable defensive midfielder whose durability and experience make him a strong asset in the center of the park. With a Sofascore rating in the top 33% of his positional peers, he excels in maintaining possession and organizing play, though he may not be the most aggressive in duels or attacking contributions. Having missed no games in the last three seasons, he brings consistent presence and stability to Leganés' midfield.
Availability: no injuries recorded in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Iker Undabarrena
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Unai Vencedorsimilar↗ | Real Racing Club | 26 | €1.5m | 92 | 81 |
| 2 | João Moutinhosimilar↗ | Sporting Braga | 40 | €500k | 91 | 80 |
| 3 | Abdellah Baallalsimilar↗ | Clermont Foot | 22 | €100k | 90 | 80 |
| 4 | Julian Baassimilar↗ | Excelsior | 24 | €800k | 89 | 80 |
| 5 | Nicolas Madsensimilar↗ | Queens Park Rangers | 26 | €5.2m | 89 | 80 |
| 6 | Jack Hinshelwoodsimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 21 | €27m | 89 | 79 |
| 7 | Kartal Kayra Yılmazsimilar↗ | Kayserispor | 26 | €2.4m | 89 | 82 |
| 8 | Gerard Yepessimilar↗ | Sampdoria | 24 | €700k | 89 | 80 |
| 9 | Novatus Miroshisimilar↗ | Göztepe | 24 | €4.6m | 88 | 79 |
| 10 | Beñat Gerenabarrenasimilar↗ | CD Castellón | 23 | €1.0m | 88 | 80 |
| 11 | Mika Baursimilar↗ | SC Paderborn 07 | 22 | €4.7m | 87 | 80 |
| 12 | Max Birdsimilar↗ | Bristol City | 26 | €2.4m | 86 | 83 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Iker Undabarrena
≈ 100% Iker Undabarrena · low reliability
≈ 100% Iker Undabarrena · strong: Touches, Accurate final-third passes · medium reliability
Strengths: Touches /90, Accurate final-third passes /90
≈ 100% Iker Undabarrena · medium reliability
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Iker Undabarrena?
By Doppel's fit score, Unai Vencedor (Real Racing Club) is the closest profile to Iker Undabarrena, with a 81/100 overall match. João Moutinho and Abdellah Baallal are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Iker Undabarrena?
Yes. Abdellah Baallal (Clermont Foot) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 80/100 at roughly €100k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Iker Undabarrena?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Iker Undabarrena's 2023/24 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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