Players like Beñat Gerenabarrena
CM/CDMCD Castellón · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitBeñat Gerenabarrena's profile ↗
The players most similar to Beñat Gerenabarrena are Mattias Svanberg, Neil El Aynaoui, Nico O'Reilly. Doppel rates Mattias Svanberg (VfL Wolfsburg) a 83/100 overall match — 91/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Matúš Bero scores 82/100 at about €900k. Data as of July 2026.
About Beñat Gerenabarrena
Beñat Gerenabarrena is a tenacious defensive midfielder whose playing style is defined by his strong tackling and interception abilities, ranking in the top 18% among his peers. With a Sofascore rating in the top 33%, he showcases reliability and resilience, having missed only 11 games in the last three seasons. His accurate final-third passing and solid duel success make him a key asset in both defensive and transitional phases, although his goal-scoring threat could be more pronounced.
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions, Accurate final-third passes, Duels won. Availability: 11 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Beñat Gerenabarrena
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mattias Svanbergsimilar↗ | VfL Wolfsburg | 27 | €8.3m | 91 | 83 |
| 2 | Neil El Aynaouisimilar↗ | RC Lens | 25 | €22m | 90 | 82 |
| 3 | Nico O'Reillysimilar↗ | Manchester City | 21 | €76m | 90 | 83 |
| 4 | Sydie Pecksimilar↗ | Sheffield United | 22 | €15m | 90 | 85 |
| 5 | Daniel Requenasimilar↗ | Córdoba | 22 | €1.0m | 90 | 81 |
| 6 | Édersonsimilar↗ | Atalanta | 27 | €43m | 89 | 81 |
| 7 | Adam Whartonsimilar↗ | Crystal Palace | 22 | €74m | 89 | 82 |
| 8 | Matúš Berosimilar↗ | VfL Bochum 1848 | 31 | €900k | 88 | 82 |
| 9 | Adrien Thomassonsimilar↗ | RC Lens | 33 | €4.3m | 88 | 81 |
| 10 | Johan Manzambisimilar↗ | SC Freiburg | 21 | €54m | 88 | 82 |
| 11 | Félix Lemaréchalsimilar↗ | Cercle Brugge | 23 | €6.5m | 88 | 82 |
| 12 | Kristian Thorstvedtsimilar↗ | Sassuolo | 27 | €12m | 88 | 83 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Beñat Gerenabarrena
≈ 100% Beñat Gerenabarrena · strong: Shots, Big chances created · medium reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Big chances created /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Beñat Gerenabarrena · strong: Finishing (npG − npxG, Non-penalty goals · medium reliability
Strengths: Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Non-penalty goals /90, Accurate crosses /90
≈ 100% Beñat Gerenabarrena · strong: Clearances, Touches · low reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Touches /90, Aerial duels won /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Beñat Gerenabarrena?
By Doppel's fit score, Mattias Svanberg (VfL Wolfsburg) is the closest profile to Beñat Gerenabarrena, with a 83/100 overall match. Neil El Aynaoui and Nico O'Reilly are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Beñat Gerenabarrena?
Yes. Matúš Bero (VfL Bochum 1848) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 82/100 at roughly €900k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Beñat Gerenabarrena?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Beñat Gerenabarrena'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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