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 79/100 overall match — 97/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Ahmed Kashi scores 79/100 at about €100k. Data as of October 2026.
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Diego Villares is a reliable defensive midfielder known for his ability to break up play, showcasing impressive clearance stats that place him in the top 27% of his peers. While he may not be a creative force in the final third, his durability is a significant asset, having missed just one game in three seasons. Villares provides stability and resilience in midfield, making him a dependable presence for Deportivo de A Coruña.
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 | 79 |
| 2 | Moussa Diakitésimilar↗ | Cádiz | 23 | €1.1m | 95 | 83 |
| 3 | Everson Juniorsimilar↗ | Montpellier | 23 | €1.1m | 94 | 81 |
| 4 | Noe Lebretonsimilar↗ | NEC Nijmegen | 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↗ | Real Oviedo | 28 | €1.5m | 93 | 79 |
| 8 | Titouan Thomassimilar↗ | Stade Lavallois | 24 | €700k | 93 | 80 |
| 9 | Santiago Castañedasimilar↗ | SC Paderborn 07 | 22 | €5.2m | 92 | 80 |
| 10 | Kevin Ackermannsimilar↗ | IF Brommapojkarna | 25 | €700k | 92 | 79 |
| 11 | Tomy Carbonellsimilar↗ | Real Sociedad B | 21 | €900k | 92 | 82 |
| 12 | Julian Niehuessimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 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 closest look-alike to Diego Villares?
Statistically, Lennard Hartjes (Excelsior) is the closest look-alike to Diego Villares — a 79/100 profile match (97/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
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 79/100 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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