Players like Juanpe
CM/CDMMálaga CF · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitJuanpe's profile ↗
The players most similar to Juanpe are Gibson Yah, Stanko Jurić, Anouar El Azzouzi. Doppel rates Gibson Yah (FC Volendam) a 78/100 overall match — 95/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Stanko Jurić scores 79/100 at about €1.1m. Data as of September 2026.
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Juanpe is a tenacious defensive midfielder, excelling in breaking up play and providing a strong presence in the midfield. With a Sofascore rating placing him in the bottom 46% of his positional peers, he thrives defensively, ranking in the top 5% for tackles and interceptions, while also showcasing his ability to distribute the ball accurately over long distances. His durability is a significant asset, having missed no games in the past three seasons, making him a reliable choice in the heart of the midfield.
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions, Accurate long balls, Clearances. Availability: no injuries recorded in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Juanpe
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gibson Yahsimilar↗ | FC Volendam | 23 | €1.3m | 95 | 78 |
| 2 | Stanko Jurićsimilar↗ | Real Valladolid | 30 | €1.1m | 92 | 79 |
| 3 | Anouar El Azzouzisimilar↗ | Fortuna Düsseldorf | 25 | €1.6m | 90 | 77 |
| 4 | Nicolás Capaldosimilar↗ | Hamburger SV | 28 | €8.4m | 90 | 77 |
| 5 | Roberto Gagliardinisimilar↗ | Hellas Verona | 32 | €1.2m | 89 | 78 |
| 6 | Darko Nejašmićsimilar↗ | NEC Nijmegen | 27 | €4.1m | 89 | 79 |
| 7 | Julian Niehuessimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 25 | €1.6m | 89 | 78 |
| 8 | Santiago Castañedasimilar↗ | SC Paderborn 07 | 22 | €5.2m | 88 | 79 |
| 9 | Enric Llansanasimilar↗ | RSC Anderlecht | 25 | €2.1m | 88 | 79 |
| 10 | Pepelusimilar↗ | Valencia | 28 | €7.3m | 88 | 83 |
| 11 | Daniel Requenasimilar↗ | Levante UD | 22 | €1.0m | 88 | 80 |
| 12 | Lewis Mileysimilar↗ | Newcastle United | 20 | €27m | 88 | 79 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Juanpe
≈ 100% Juanpe · strong: Tackles + interceptions, Clearances · medium reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90, Clearances /90, Duels won /90
≈ 100% Juanpe · strong: Aerial duels won, Tackles + interceptions · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Tackles + interceptions /90, Aerial duels won %
≈ 100% Juanpe · strong: Clearances, Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Aerial duels won /90, Duels won /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Juanpe?
By Doppel's fit score, Gibson Yah (FC Volendam) is the closest profile to Juanpe, with a 78/100 overall match. Stanko Jurić and Anouar El Azzouzi are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Juanpe?
Yes. Stanko Jurić (Real Valladolid) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 79/100 at roughly €1.1m.
How does Doppel find players similar to Juanpe?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Juanpe'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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