Players like Diego Murillo
CBMálaga CF · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitDiego Murillo's profile ↗
The players most similar to Diego Murillo are Justin De Haas, Otávio, Dan Zagadou. Doppel rates Justin De Haas (Valencia) a 86/100 overall match — 95/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Nick Viergever scores 84/100 at about €300k. Data as of October 2026.
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Diego Murillo is a ball-playing centre-back, showcasing elite distribution skills with accurate long balls and final-third passes that place him in the top tiers of his peers. With a Sofascore rating in the top 11%, he demonstrates consistent quality and reliability on the pitch. His durability is a significant asset, having missed no games in the last three seasons, highlighting his resilience and dependability in defense.
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↗ | Valencia | 26 | €7.7m | 95 | 86 |
| 2 | Otáviosimilar↗ | Paris FC | 24 | €9.6m | 92 | 82 |
| 3 | Dan Zagadousimilar↗ | VfB Stuttgart | 27 | €1.9m | 92 | 85 |
| 4 | Lewis Dunksimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 35 | €3.6m | 91 | 85 |
| 5 | Eric Diersimilar↗ | AS Monaco | 32 | €3.6m | 91 | 82 |
| 6 | Nick Viergeversimilar↗ | PEC Zwolle | 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↗ | Lille | 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 · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Diego Murillo
≈ 100% Diego Murillo · strong: Sofascore rating, Non-penalty goals · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Non-penalty goals /90, 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 closest look-alike to Diego Murillo?
Statistically, Justin De Haas (Valencia) is the closest look-alike to Diego Murillo — a 86/100 profile match (95/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
Who is the best replacement for Diego Murillo?
By Doppel's fit score, Justin De Haas (Valencia) 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 (PEC Zwolle) 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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