Players like Vicente Iborra
CM/CDMLevante UD · 2024/25 · ranked by tactical + market fitVicente Iborra's profile ↗
The players most similar to Vicente Iborra are Pascal Klemens, Lander Olaetxea, Adam Carlén. Doppel rates Pascal Klemens (Hertha BSC) a 81/100 overall match — 93/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Lander Olaetxea scores 78/100 at about €400k. Data as of July 2026.
About Vicente Iborra
Vicente Iborra is a robust defensive midfielder, excelling in aerial duels and clearances, making him a formidable presence in the heart of the midfield. Despite his lower offensive contributions, his elite skills in winning headers and disrupting opposition play underline his reliability as a defensive anchor. With limited games missed over the past three seasons, he showcases durability that adds to his value as a seasoned veteran in the squad.
Strengths: Aerial duels won, Clearances, Aerial duels won %. Availability: 8 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Vicente Iborra
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pascal Klemenssimilar↗ | Hertha BSC | 21 | €2.1m | 93 | 81 |
| 2 | Lander Olaetxeasimilar↗ | Sporting Gijón | 33 | €400k | 93 | 78 |
| 3 | Adam Carlénsimilar↗ | IFK Göteborg | 26 | €400k | 92 | 79 |
| 4 | Peru Nolaskoainsimilar↗ | Eibar | 28 | €800k | 92 | 78 |
| 5 | Carlo Sickingersimilar↗ | SV 07 Elversberg | 29 | €500k | 91 | 78 |
| 6 | Santiago Castañedasimilar↗ | SC Paderborn 07 | 22 | €5.2m | 91 | 81 |
| 7 | Xavi Sintessimilar↗ | Córdoba | 25 | €400k | 91 | 80 |
| 8 | Sergio Gonzálezsimilar↗ | CD Tenerife | 29 | €600k | 91 | 79 |
| 9 | Jesús Bernalsimilar↗ | Racing de Ferrol | 30 | €500k | 91 | 78 |
| 10 | Kevin Ackermannsimilar↗ | IF Brommapojkarna | 25 | €700k | 91 | 79 |
| 11 | Stanko Jurićsimilar↗ | Real Valladolid | 30 | €1.1m | 91 | 78 |
| 12 | Jean Hugonetsimilar↗ | 1. FC Magdeburg | 27 | €1.2m | 91 | 78 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Vicente Iborra
≈ 100% Vicente Iborra · strong: Aerial duels won %, Aerial duels won · medium reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% Vicente Iborra · strong: Clearances, Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% Vicente Iborra · strong: Aerial duels won, Clearances · medium reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Clearances /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Vicente Iborra?
By Doppel's fit score, Pascal Klemens (Hertha BSC) is the closest profile to Vicente Iborra, with a 81/100 overall match. Lander Olaetxea and Adam Carlén are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Vicente Iborra?
Yes. Lander Olaetxea (Sporting Gijón) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 78/100 at roughly €400k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Vicente Iborra?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Vicente Iborra'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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