Players like Jimmy Suárez
CM/CDMReal Oviedo · 2023/24 · ranked by tactical + market fitJimmy Suárez's profile ↗
Jimmy Suárez is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for Real Oviedo in LaLiga 2, with 31 appearances in the 2023/24 season, totalling 1427 minutes. Players similar to Suárez include Marcus Lindberg from IK Sirius, with a fit score of 79/100, and Nacho Martín from Sporting Gijón, also at 79/100. Iyad Mohamed from Pau FC and Santiago Castañeda from SC Paderborn 07 both share comparable roles, each achieving fit scores of 80/100.
About Jimmy Suárez
Jimmy Suárez is a reliable defensive midfielder known for his steady presence in the heart of the midfield. With a solid Sofascore rating in the top 48% of his peers, he excels in maintaining possession and breaking up opposition play, providing a crucial link in defensive transitions. While he may not contribute significantly in attacking metrics, his durability with 31 appearances this season showcases his reliability and importance to Real Oviedo's midfield structure.
12 players most similar to Jimmy Suárez
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Marcus Lindbergsimilar↗ | IK Sirius | 26 | €1.0m | 92 | 79 |
| 2 | Nacho Martínsimilar↗ | Sporting Gijón | 24 | €1.0m | 91 | 79 |
| 3 | Iyad Mohamedsimilar↗ | Pau FC | 25 | €400k | 91 | 80 |
| 4 | Santiago Castañedasimilar↗ | SC Paderborn 07 | 22 | €5.2m | 91 | 80 |
| 5 | Abdellah Baallalsimilar↗ | Clermont Foot | 22 | €100k | 90 | 80 |
| 6 | Kevin Höög Janssonsimilar↗ | IFK Norrköping | 26 | €400k | 90 | 78 |
| 7 | Gerard Yepessimilar↗ | Sampdoria | 24 | €700k | 90 | 81 |
| 8 | Tomy Carbonellsimilar↗ | Real Sociedad B | 21 | €900k | 90 | 81 |
| 9 | Gustavo Assunçãosimilar↗ | AVS - Futebol SAD | 26 | €800k | 90 | 80 |
| 10 | Unai Vencedorsimilar↗ | Real Racing Club | 26 | €1.5m | 90 | 79 |
| 11 | Tom Ducrocqsimilar↗ | Bastia | 27 | €800k | 89 | 79 |
| 12 | Nicolas Madsensimilar↗ | Queens Park Rangers | 26 | €5.2m | 89 | 80 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Jimmy Suárez
≈ 100% Jimmy Suárez · strong: Aerial duels won %, Sofascore rating · medium reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Sofascore rating
≈ 100% Jimmy Suárez · strong: Tackles + interceptions · medium reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90
≈ 100% Jimmy Suárez · strong: Accurate long balls, Aerial duels won % · medium reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Aerial duels won %
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Jimmy Suárez?
By Doppel's fit score, Marcus Lindberg (IK Sirius) is the closest profile to Jimmy Suárez, with a 79/100 overall match. Nacho Martín and Iyad Mohamed are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Jimmy Suárez?
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 Jimmy Suárez?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Jimmy Suárez'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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