Players like Manu Molina
CM/CDMMálaga CF · 2024/25 · ranked by tactical + market fitManu Molina's profile ↗
The players most similar to Manu Molina are Alex Mowatt, Pepelu, Nicolas Madsen. Doppel rates Alex Mowatt (West Bromwich Albion) a 80/100 overall match — 93/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Joris van Overeem scores 81/100 at about €900k. Data as of July 2026.
About Manu Molina
Manu Molina is a reliable deep-lying playmaker who excels at orchestrating the game from midfield. His exceptional ability to deliver accurate long balls ranks him in the top 1% of his peers, while his aerial prowess and solid defensive contributions underline his all-around quality, placing him in the top 12% of positional players. With an impressive record of availability, missing no games in the last three seasons, Molina is a durable asset for Málaga CF.
Strengths: Accurate long balls, Aerial duels won %, Sofascore rating. Availability: no injuries recorded in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Manu Molina
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alex Mowattsimilar↗ | West Bromwich Albion | 31 | €1.2m | 93 | 80 |
| 2 | Pepelusimilar↗ | Valencia | 28 | €7.3m | 92 | 85 |
| 3 | Nicolas Madsensimilar↗ | Queens Park Rangers | 26 | €5.2m | 91 | 81 |
| 4 | Joris van Overeemsimilar↗ | SC Heerenveen | 32 | €900k | 91 | 81 |
| 5 | Kartal Kayra Yılmazsimilar↗ | Kayserispor | 26 | €2.4m | 90 | 83 |
| 6 | Enzo Leopoldsimilar↗ | Hannover 96 | 26 | €4.2m | 90 | 82 |
| 7 | Sydie Pecksimilar↗ | Sheffield United | 22 | €15m | 90 | 85 |
| 8 | Mika Baursimilar↗ | SC Paderborn 07 | 22 | €4.7m | 90 | 82 |
| 9 | Neil El Aynaouisimilar↗ | RC Lens | 25 | €22m | 90 | 82 |
| 10 | Gianluca Busiosimilar↗ | Venezia | 24 | €7.3m | 90 | 84 |
| 11 | Enric Llansanasimilar↗ | Go Ahead Eagles | 25 | €2.1m | 89 | 80 |
| 12 | Filippo Ranocchiasimilar↗ | Palermo | 25 | €3.9m | 89 | 80 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Manu Molina
≈ 100% Manu Molina · strong: Finishing (npG − npxG, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Sofascore rating, Touches /90
≈ 100% Manu Molina · strong: Accurate long balls, Accurate crosses · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Accurate crosses /90, Sofascore rating
≈ 100% Manu Molina · strong: Accurate crosses, Key passes · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Key passes /90, Sofascore rating
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Manu Molina?
By Doppel's fit score, Alex Mowatt (West Bromwich Albion) is the closest profile to Manu Molina, with a 80/100 overall match. Pepelu and Nicolas Madsen are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Manu Molina?
Yes. Joris van Overeem (SC Heerenveen) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 81/100 at roughly €900k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Manu Molina?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Manu Molina's 2024/25 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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