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 October 2026.
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Izan Merino is a durable central midfielder with a focus on defensive responsibilities, though his current performance metrics indicate he's still developing in this role. With a Sofascore rating in the bottom 22% of his peers, he struggles in key defensive areas like duels and interceptions, which are crucial for a player in his position. However, his reliability is notable, having missed no games in the past three seasons, showcasing his resilience and commitment to the team.
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↗ | IK Start | 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↗ | CF Estrela Amadora | 26 | €400k | 90 | 78 |
| 7 | Amadou Diawarasimilar↗ | Leganés | 29 | €700k | 89 | 78 |
| 8 | Robert Wagnersimilar↗ | SG Dynamo Dresden | 23 | €2.7m | 89 | 78 |
| 9 | Aleksander Nilssonsimilar↗ | Halmstads BK | 24 | €300k | 89 | 78 |
| 10 | Patrick Metcalfesimilar↗ | HamKam | 28 | €500k | 88 | 78 |
| 11 | Kaare Barslundsimilar↗ | IF Brommapojkarna | 22 | €600k | 88 | 80 |
| 12 | Andreas Müllersimilar↗ | Karlsruher SC | 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 closest look-alike to Izan Merino?
Statistically, Thomas Monconduit (Amiens SC) is the closest look-alike to Izan Merino — a 78/100 profile match (94/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
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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