Players like Izan Merino
CM/CDMMálaga CF · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitIzan Merino's profile ↗
The players most similar to Izan Merino are Leandro Bacuna, Tomy Carbonell, Oriol Rey. Doppel rates Leandro Bacuna (FC Groningen) a 83/100 overall match — 88/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Leandro Bacuna scores 83/100 at about €300k. Data as of July 2026.
12 players most similar to Izan Merino
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Leandro Bacunasimilar↗ | FC Groningen | 35 | €300k | 88 | 83 |
| 2 | Tomy Carbonellsimilar↗ | Real Sociedad B | 21 | €900k | 90 | 81 |
| 3 | Oriol Reysimilar↗ | Levante UD | 28 | €1.7m | 93 | 80 |
| 4 | Mathis Servaissimilar↗ | KV Mechelen | 22 | €3.8m | 86 | 80 |
| 5 | Thijs Oostingsimilar↗ | PEC Zwolle | 26 | €900k | 79 | 80 |
| 6 | Noah Naujokssimilar↗ | Excelsior | 24 | €1.4m | 74 | 79 |
| 7 | Elias Kristoffersen Hagensimilar↗ | Vålerenga IF | 26 | €600k | 82 | 79 |
| 8 | Rafael Bauzàsimilar↗ | Mirandés | 21 | €1.1m | 86 | 79 |
| 9 | Simone Pontissosimilar↗ | Catanzaro | 29 | €1.1m | 81 | 79 |
| 10 | Nicklas Struncksimilar↗ | Bryne FK | 27 | €400k | 88 | 79 |
| 11 | Görkem Sağlamsimilar↗ | Hatayspor | 28 | €800k | 78 | 79 |
| 12 | Ruben Jenssensimilar↗ | Tromsø IL | 38 | €100k | 78 | 79 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Izan Merino
≈ 100% Izan Merino · strong: Clearances, Accurate crosses · low reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Accurate crosses /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Izan Merino · strong: Clearances · low reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90
≈ 100% Izan Merino · strong: Clearances · low reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Izan Merino?
By Doppel's fit score, Leandro Bacuna (FC Groningen) is the closest profile to Izan Merino, with a 83/100 overall match. Tomy Carbonell and Oriol Rey are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Izan Merino?
Yes. Leandro Bacuna (FC Groningen) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 83/100 at roughly €300k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Izan Merino?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Izan Merino'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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