Players like Diego Villares
CM/CDMDeportivo de A Coruña · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitDiego Villares's profile ↗
The players most similar to Diego Villares are Lennard Hartjes, Moussa Diakité, Everson Junior. Doppel rates Lennard Hartjes (Excelsior) a 80/100 overall match — 97/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Ahmed Kashi scores 79/100 at about €100k. Data as of September 2026.
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Diego Villares is a reliable defensive midfielder known for his strong presence in breaking up opposition play. His Sofascore rating places him in the bottom 46% of his positional peers, indicating room for improvement, yet his ability to make clearances ranks him in the top 27%, showcasing his defensive acumen. With only one game missed in the past three seasons, he proves to be a durable asset for Deportivo de A Coruña. However, his contributions in attack, particularly in creating chances, could be an area for growth.
Strengths: Clearances. Availability: 1 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Diego Villares
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lennard Hartjessimilar↗ | Excelsior | 23 | €800k | 97 | 80 |
| 2 | Moussa Diakitésimilar↗ | Cádiz | 23 | €1.1m | 95 | 83 |
| 3 | Everson Juniorsimilar↗ | Montpellier | 23 | €1.1m | 94 | 82 |
| 4 | Noe Lebretonsimilar↗ | Caen | 22 | €4.1m | 94 | 81 |
| 5 | Nikolas Sattlbergersimilar↗ | KRC Genk | 22 | €2.1m | 94 | 79 |
| 6 | Ahmed Kashisimilar↗ | Annecy FC | 38 | €100k | 93 | 79 |
| 7 | Kwasi Sibosimilar↗ | SD Amorebieta | 28 | €1.5m | 93 | 79 |
| 8 | Titouan Thomassimilar↗ | Stade Lavallois | 24 | €700k | 93 | 80 |
| 9 | Santiago Castañedasimilar↗ | SC Paderborn 07 | 22 | €5.2m | 92 | 81 |
| 10 | Kevin Ackermannsimilar↗ | IF Brommapojkarna | 25 | €700k | 92 | 79 |
| 11 | Tomy Carbonellsimilar↗ | Real Sociedad B | 21 | €900k | 92 | 82 |
| 12 | Julian Niehuessimilar↗ | 1. FC Kaiserslautern | 25 | €1.6m | 92 | 80 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Diego Villares
≈ 100% Diego Villares · strong: Clearances · medium reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90
≈ 100% Diego Villares · strong: Aerial duels won % · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %
≈ 100% Diego Villares · medium reliability
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Diego Villares?
By Doppel's fit score, Lennard Hartjes (Excelsior) is the closest profile to Diego Villares, with a 80/100 overall match. Moussa Diakité and Everson Junior are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Diego Villares?
Yes. Ahmed Kashi (Annecy FC) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 79/100 at roughly €100k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Diego Villares?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Diego Villares's 2025/26 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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