Players like Gonzalo Verdú
CBFC Cartagena · 2023/24 · ranked by tactical + market fitGonzalo Verdú's profile ↗
Gonzalo Verdú is a centre-back for FC Cartagena in LaLiga 2, with 29 appearances this season, totalling 1694 minutes of play. Players similar to Verdú include Aitor Córdoba from Burgos Club de Fútbol, who has a fit score of 78/100, and Bojan Kovačević of Cádiz, with a fit score of 81/100. David López and Loris Mouyokolo also present comparable profiles, both with fit scores of 80/100.
About Gonzalo Verdú
Gonzalo Verdú is a seasoned positional defender known for his aerial prowess, dominating duels in the air with a top 18% ranking among his peers. Despite being in the bottom 18% overall, his durability shines through with no games missed in three seasons, underscoring his reliability. While he may lack offensive contributions and creativity, his solid defensive foundation makes him a dependable choice in the heart of the backline.
Strengths: Aerial duels won %. Availability: no injuries recorded in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Gonzalo Verdú
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aitor Córdobasimilar↗ | Burgos Club de Fútbol | 31 | €800k | 92 | 79 |
| 2 | Bojan Kovačevićsimilar↗ | Cádiz | 22 | €1.0m | 92 | 81 |
| 3 | David Lópezsimilar↗ | Burgos Club de Fútbol | 23 | €1.3m | 91 | 80 |
| 4 | Loris Mouyokolosimilar↗ | Grenoble Foot 38 | 25 | €1.2m | 90 | 80 |
| 5 | Marco Morenosimilar↗ | Eibar | 25 | €800k | 90 | 79 |
| 6 | Aritz Arambarrisimilar↗ | Eibar | 28 | €700k | 90 | 79 |
| 7 | David Torressimilar↗ | Real Valladolid | 23 | €2.1m | 89 | 78 |
| 8 | Marcel Beifussimilar↗ | Karlsruher SC | 24 | €2.1m | 89 | 78 |
| 9 | Lalo Aguilarsimilar↗ | Albacete Balompié | 24 | €800k | 89 | 78 |
| 10 | Kazunari Kitasimilar↗ | Real Sociedad B | 21 | €1.8m | 88 | 79 |
| 11 | Iker Cordobasimilar↗ | Mirandés | 21 | €500k | 87 | 79 |
| 12 | Christian Dalle Murasimilar↗ | Cosenza | 24 | €500k | 87 | 78 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Gonzalo Verdú
≈ 100% Gonzalo Verdú · low reliability
≈ 100% Gonzalo Verdú · strong: Clearances · low reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90
≈ 100% Gonzalo Verdú · strong: Aerial duels won %, Clearances · medium reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Clearances /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Gonzalo Verdú?
By Doppel's fit score, Aitor Córdoba (Burgos Club de Fútbol) is the closest profile to Gonzalo Verdú, with a 79/100 overall match. Bojan Kovačević and David López are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Gonzalo Verdú?
Yes. Aritz Arambarri (Eibar) plays a similar centre back role and rates 79/100 at roughly €700k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Gonzalo Verdú?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Gonzalo Verdú's 2023/24 season, then ranks centre backs across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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