Players like Diego Murillo
CBMálaga CF · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitDiego Murillo's profile ↗
Diego Murillo is a centre-back for Málaga CF in LaLiga 2, having made 36 appearances in the 2025/26 season, contributing 2 goals over 3114 minutes. Players similar to Murillo include Justin De Haas from Famalicão, who has a fit score of 86/100, and Dan Zagadou of VfB Stuttgart, with a fit score of 85/100, both showcasing comparable defensive capabilities.
About Diego Murillo
Diego Murillo is a ball-playing centre-back who excels at distributing the ball from deep, boasting an elite Sofascore rating that places him in the top 9% of his peers. His precision in long balls and accurate final-third passes highlight his ability to initiate attacks from the back, making him a vital asset in possession. With an impressive record of durability, having missed no games in the last three seasons, Murillo is a reliable presence in any defensive setup.
Strengths: Accurate long balls, Sofascore rating, Accurate final-third passes. Availability: no injuries recorded in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Diego Murillo
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Justin De Haassimilar↗ | Famalicão | 26 | €7.7m | 95 | 86 |
| 2 | Otáviosimilar↗ | FC Porto | 24 | €9.6m | 92 | 82 |
| 3 | Dan Zagadousimilar↗ | VfB Stuttgart | 27 | €1.9m | 92 | 85 |
| 4 | Eric Diersimilar↗ | FC Bayern München | 32 | €3.6m | 91 | 82 |
| 5 | Lewis Dunksimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 35 | €3.6m | 91 | 85 |
| 6 | Nick Viergeversimilar↗ | FC Utrecht | 37 | €300k | 90 | 84 |
| 7 | Clément Lengletsimilar↗ | Atlético Madrid | 31 | €4.2m | 89 | 83 |
| 8 | Malick Thiawsimilar↗ | Newcastle United | 25 | €41m | 89 | 83 |
| 9 | Chancel Mbembasimilar↗ | Olympique de Marseille | 32 | €1.8m | 89 | 82 |
| 10 | Kevin Dikssimilar↗ | Borussia M'gladbach | 30 | €4.8m | 88 | 83 |
| 11 | Nicolás Otamendisimilar↗ | Benfica | 38 | €1.1m | 88 | 83 |
| 12 | Nikolai Soyset Hoplandsimilar↗ | SC Heerenveen | 22 | €1.6m | 88 | 82 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Diego Murillo
≈ 100% Diego Murillo · strong: Non-penalty goals, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Sofascore rating, Finishing (npG − npxG /90)
≈ 100% Diego Murillo · strong: Sofascore rating, Accurate long balls · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Accurate long balls /90, Successful dribbles /90
≈ 100% Diego Murillo · strong: Aerial duels won %, Touches · medium reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Touches /90, Aerial duels won /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Diego Murillo?
By Doppel's fit score, Justin De Haas (Famalicão) is the closest profile to Diego Murillo, with a 86/100 overall match. Otávio and Dan Zagadou are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Diego Murillo?
Yes. Nick Viergever (FC Utrecht) plays a similar centre back role and rates 84/100 at roughly €300k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Diego Murillo?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Diego Murillo's 2025/26 season, then ranks centre backs across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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