Players like Beñat Gerenabarrena
CM/CDMAthletic Club · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitBeñat Gerenabarrena's profile ↗
The players most similar to Beñat Gerenabarrena are Amir Richardson, Youri Regeer, Mattias Svanberg. Doppel rates Amir Richardson (Le Havre) a 81/100 overall match — 93/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Daniel Requena scores 81/100 at about €1.0m. Data as of October 2026.
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Beñat Gerenabarrena is a tenacious defensive midfielder with a knack for breaking up play, evidenced by his exceptional tackling and interception stats, placing him in the top 18% among his peers. His ability to win duels and contribute accurate final-third passes showcases his well-rounded skill set, making him a reliable asset in both defensive and transitional phases. With only 11 games missed in the past three seasons, he proves to be a durable and dependable presence in the heart of Athletic Club's midfield.
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 | Amir Richardsonsimilar↗ | Le Havre | 24 | €3.9m | 93 | 81 |
| 2 | Youri Regeersimilar↗ | AFC Ajax | 23 | €4.7m | 92 | 82 |
| 3 | Mattias Svanbergsimilar↗ | VfL Wolfsburg | 27 | €8.3m | 91 | 83 |
| 4 | Neil El Aynaouisimilar↗ | RB Leipzig | 25 | €29m | 90 | 83 |
| 5 | Nico O'Reillysimilar↗ | Manchester City | 21 | €76m | 90 | 83 |
| 6 | Sydie Pecksimilar↗ | Sheffield United | 22 | €15m | 90 | 85 |
| 7 | Daniel Requenasimilar↗ | Levante UD | 22 | €1.0m | 90 | 81 |
| 8 | Adam Whartonsimilar↗ | Crystal Palace | 22 | €74m | 89 | 82 |
| 9 | Matúš Berosimilar↗ | VfL Bochum 1848 | 31 | €900k | 88 | 82 |
| 10 | Adrien Thomassonsimilar↗ | Stade Rennais | 33 | €4.3m | 88 | 82 |
| 11 | Johan Manzambisimilar↗ | SC Freiburg | 21 | €54m | 88 | 82 |
| 12 | Félix Lemaréchalsimilar↗ | Club Brugge KV | 23 | €6.5m | 88 | 82 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Beñat Gerenabarrena
≈ 100% Beñat Gerenabarrena · strong: Finishing (npG − npxG, Non-penalty goals · medium reliability
Strengths: Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Non-penalty goals /90, Aerial duels won %
≈ 100% Beñat Gerenabarrena · strong: Accurate final-third passes · medium reliability
Strengths: Accurate final-third passes /90
≈ 100% Beñat Gerenabarrena · strong: Shots, Big chances created · medium reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Big chances created /90, xG + xA /90
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to Beñat Gerenabarrena?
Statistically, Amir Richardson (Le Havre) is the closest look-alike to Beñat Gerenabarrena — a 81/100 profile match (93/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
Who is the best replacement for Beñat Gerenabarrena?
By Doppel's fit score, Amir Richardson (Le Havre) is the closest profile to Beñat Gerenabarrena, with a 81/100 overall match. Youri Regeer and Mattias Svanberg are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Beñat Gerenabarrena?
Yes. Daniel Requena (Levante UD) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 81/100 at roughly €1.0m.
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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