Players like Sergio Maestre
CM/CDMCultural Leonesa · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitSergio Maestre's profile ↗
The players most similar to Sergio Maestre are Lander Olaetxea, Philip Brittijn, John Donald. Doppel rates Lander Olaetxea (Eibar) a 78/100 overall match — 93/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Lander Olaetxea scores 78/100 at about €400k. Data as of September 2026.
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Sergio Maestre is a durable defensive midfielder, known for his aerial prowess, ranking in the top 24% for aerial duels won. Despite his limited impact in possession and attacking contributions, his reliability on the pitch is underscored by a remarkable record of zero games missed in the last three seasons. While he may not be a standout in overall quality, his experience and defensive attributes can provide stability in midfield for Cultural Leonesa.
Strengths: Aerial duels won. Availability: no injuries recorded in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Sergio Maestre
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lander Olaetxeasimilar↗ | Eibar | 33 | €400k | 93 | 78 |
| 2 | Philip Brittijnsimilar↗ | Fortuna Sittard | 22 | €1.5m | 93 | 77 |
| 3 | John Donaldsimilar↗ | Elche | 26 | €1.0m | 92 | 79 |
| 4 | Kevin Ackermannsimilar↗ | IF Brommapojkarna | 25 | €700k | 91 | 79 |
| 5 | Sergio Gonzálezsimilar↗ | Burgos Club de Fútbol | 29 | €600k | 90 | 79 |
| 6 | Diego Villaressimilar↗ | Deportivo de A Coruña | 30 | €1.0m | 90 | 77 |
| 7 | Everson Juniorsimilar↗ | Montpellier | 23 | €1.1m | 90 | 79 |
| 8 | Maxence Carliersimilar↗ | Nancy | 29 | €500k | 90 | 77 |
| 9 | Tomy Carbonellsimilar↗ | Real Sociedad B | 21 | €900k | 90 | 81 |
| 10 | Alberto Rodríguezsimilar↗ | Real Zaragoza | 29 | €500k | 90 | 77 |
| 11 | Pascal Klemenssimilar↗ | Hertha BSC | 21 | €2.1m | 89 | 79 |
| 12 | Miguel Atienzasimilar↗ | Burgos Club de Fútbol | 27 | €1.0m | 89 | 77 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Sergio Maestre
≈ 100% Sergio Maestre · strong: Clearances, Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% Sergio Maestre · strong: Finishing (npG − npxG, Tackles + interceptions · low reliability
Strengths: Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Tackles + interceptions /90, Clearances /90
≈ 100% Sergio Maestre · strong: Aerial duels won, Aerial duels won % · medium reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Aerial duels won %
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Sergio Maestre?
By Doppel's fit score, Lander Olaetxea (Eibar) is the closest profile to Sergio Maestre, with a 78/100 overall match. Philip Brittijn and John Donald are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Sergio Maestre?
Yes. Lander Olaetxea (Eibar) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 78/100 at roughly €400k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Sergio Maestre?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Sergio Maestre'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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