Players like Erik Morán
CM/CDMSD Amorebieta · 2023/24 · ranked by tactical + market fitErik Morán's profile ↗
The players most similar to Erik Morán are Alexandre Phliponeau, Rodrigo Alonso, Alejandro Meléndez. Doppel rates Alexandre Phliponeau (US Concarneau) a 80/100 overall match — 91/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Abdellah Baallal scores 79/100 at about €100k. Data as of July 2026.
About Erik Morán
Erik Morán is a deep-lying playmaker known for his precise long-range passing, ranking in the top 14% among his peers. Despite a Sofascore rating in the bottom 18%, his durability shines with zero missed games over the last three seasons, showcasing his reliability. While he may struggle in duels and attacking contributions, his ability to orchestrate play from deep makes him a valuable asset in controlling the tempo of the game.
Strengths: Accurate long balls. Availability: no injuries recorded in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Erik Morán
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alexandre Phliponeausimilar↗ | US Concarneau | 26 | €300k | 91 | 80 |
| 2 | Rodrigo Alonsosimilar↗ | Villarreal B U23 | 23 | €1.8m | 89 | 78 |
| 3 | Alejandro Meléndezsimilar↗ | Albacete Balompié | 27 | €400k | 89 | 78 |
| 4 | Mathis Servaissimilar↗ | KV Mechelen | 22 | €3.8m | 88 | 82 |
| 5 | Abdellah Baallalsimilar↗ | Clermont Foot | 22 | €100k | 87 | 79 |
| 6 | Jakub Kałuzińskisimilar↗ | Antalyaspor | 24 | €2.3m | 87 | 79 |
| 7 | Joe Rothwellsimilar↗ | Leeds United | 31 | €600k | 87 | 79 |
| 8 | Julian Baassimilar↗ | Excelsior | 24 | €800k | 86 | 78 |
| 9 | Simone Pontissosimilar↗ | Catanzaro | 29 | €1.1m | 85 | 80 |
| 10 | Kartal Kayra Yılmazsimilar↗ | Kayserispor | 26 | €2.4m | 85 | 80 |
| 11 | Jürgen Ekkelenkampsimilar↗ | Royal Antwerp FC | 26 | €10m | 85 | 79 |
| 12 | Görkem Sağlamsimilar↗ | Hatayspor | 28 | €800k | 85 | 82 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Erik Morán
≈ 100% Erik Morán · strong: Accurate long balls · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90
≈ 100% Erik Morán · medium reliability
≈ 100% Erik Morán · low reliability
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Erik Morán?
By Doppel's fit score, Alexandre Phliponeau (US Concarneau) is the closest profile to Erik Morán, with a 80/100 overall match. Rodrigo Alonso and Alejandro Meléndez are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Erik Morán?
Yes. Abdellah Baallal (Clermont Foot) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 79/100 at roughly €100k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Erik Morán?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Erik Morán'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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