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 Thomas Monconduit, Oriol Rey, Erlend Segberg. Doppel rates Thomas Monconduit (Amiens SC) a 78/100 overall match — 94/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Thomas Monconduit scores 78/100 at about €100k. Data as of September 2026.
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Izan Merino is a young central midfielder whose role leans towards a defensive anchor, but his statistical profile suggests he has yet to make a significant impact in that capacity. Currently rated in the bottom 22% among his positional peers, he has struggled with key metrics like duels won and tackles, indicating a need for improvement in his defensive contributions. Nevertheless, his durability stands out, as he has not missed a game in three seasons, showcasing his reliability on the pitch.
Availability: no injuries recorded in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Izan Merino
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Thomas Monconduitsimilar↗ | Amiens SC | 35 | €100k | 94 | 78 |
| 2 | Oriol Reysimilar↗ | Levante UD | 28 | €1.7m | 94 | 80 |
| 3 | Erlend Segbergsimilar↗ | Kristiansund BK | 29 | €400k | 92 | 78 |
| 4 | Tomy Carbonellsimilar↗ | Real Sociedad B | 21 | €900k | 91 | 82 |
| 5 | Maximilian Dietzsimilar↗ | SpVgg Greuther Fürth | 24 | €1.2m | 90 | 81 |
| 6 | Kevin Höög Janssonsimilar↗ | IFK Norrköping | 26 | €400k | 90 | 78 |
| 7 | Robert Wagnersimilar↗ | SpVgg Greuther Fürth | 23 | €2.7m | 89 | 79 |
| 8 | Amadou Diawarasimilar↗ | Leganés | 29 | €700k | 89 | 78 |
| 9 | Aleksander Nilssonsimilar↗ | Halmstads BK | 24 | €300k | 89 | 78 |
| 10 | Patrick Metcalfesimilar↗ | Fredrikstad FK | 28 | €500k | 88 | 78 |
| 11 | Kaare Barslundsimilar↗ | IF Brommapojkarna | 22 | €600k | 88 | 80 |
| 12 | Andreas Müllersimilar↗ | Darmstadt 98 | 26 | €800k | 88 | 77 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Izan Merino
≈ 100% Izan Merino · strong: Accurate long balls · medium reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90
≈ 100% Izan Merino · low reliability
≈ 100% Izan Merino · medium reliability
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Izan Merino?
By Doppel's fit score, Thomas Monconduit (Amiens SC) is the closest profile to Izan Merino, with a 78/100 overall match. Oriol Rey and Erlend Segberg are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Izan Merino?
Yes. Thomas Monconduit (Amiens SC) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 78/100 at roughly €100k.
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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