Players like Unai Bustinza
CB/RBSD Amorebieta · 2023/24 · ranked by tactical + market fitUnai Bustinza's profile ↗
The players most similar to Unai Bustinza are Justin De Haas, André Ramalho, Chris Richards. Doppel rates Justin De Haas (Famalicão) a 82/100 overall match — 92/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Andrea Tiritiello scores 86/100 at about €400k. Data as of July 2026.
About Unai Bustinza
Unai Bustinza is a reliable ball-playing centre-back, showcasing exceptional ability in distributing accurate long balls, ranking in the top 10% of his positional peers. With a strong Sofascore rating placing him in the top 21%, he demonstrates consistent quality and durability, having missed no games in the last three seasons. While he may not be heavily involved in creating chances or winning possession in the attacking third, his solid defensive presence and passing range make him a valuable asset for SD Amorebieta.
Strengths: Accurate long balls, Sofascore rating. Availability: no injuries recorded in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Unai Bustinza
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Justin De Haassimilar↗ | Famalicão | 26 | €7.7m | 92 | 82 |
| 2 | André Ramalhosimilar↗ | PSV Eindhoven | 34 | €800k | 92 | 83 |
| 3 | Chris Richardssimilar↗ | Crystal Palace | 26 | €25m | 91 | 83 |
| 4 | Aiham Ousousimilar↗ | RC Sporting Charleroi | 26 | €2.8m | 91 | 82 |
| 5 | Casper Widellsimilar↗ | Excelsior | 23 | €1.5m | 90 | 84 |
| 6 | Malick Thiawsimilar↗ | Newcastle United | 25 | €41m | 90 | 83 |
| 7 | Clément Lengletsimilar↗ | Atlético Madrid | 31 | €4.2m | 90 | 82 |
| 8 | Andrea Tiritiellosimilar↗ | Virtus Entella | 31 | €400k | 90 | 86 |
| 9 | Maximilian Bauersimilar↗ | Arminia Bielefeld | 26 | €1.5m | 89 | 84 |
| 10 | Lewis Dunksimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 35 | €3.6m | 89 | 83 |
| 11 | Nicolás Otamendisimilar↗ | Benfica | 38 | €1.1m | 89 | 82 |
| 12 | Liam Kitchingsimilar↗ | Coventry City | 27 | €15m | 88 | 83 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Unai Bustinza
≈ 100% Unai Bustinza · strong: Sofascore rating, Non-penalty goals · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Non-penalty goals /90, Accurate long balls /90
≈ 100% Unai Bustinza · strong: Accurate long balls, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Sofascore rating, Touches /90
≈ 100% Unai Bustinza · strong: Clearances, Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Aerial duels won /90, Duels won /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Unai Bustinza?
By Doppel's fit score, Justin De Haas (Famalicão) is the closest profile to Unai Bustinza, with a 82/100 overall match. André Ramalho and Chris Richards are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Unai Bustinza?
Yes. Andrea Tiritiello (Virtus Entella) plays a similar centre back role and rates 86/100 at roughly €400k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Unai Bustinza?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Unai Bustinza'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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