Players like Sergio Maestre
CM/CDMCultural Leonesa · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitSergio Maestre's profile ↗
Sergio Maestre is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for Cultural Leonesa in Spain's LaLiga 2, with 22 appearances and 1 goal in the 2025/26 season. Players similar to Maestre include Lander Olaetxea from Sporting Gijón, who has a fit score of 78/100, and John Donald from Elche, with a fit score of 79/100. Both players offer comparable roles and statistical profiles within the same league.
About Sergio Maestre
Sergio Maestre is a durable, aerially strong defensive midfielder who excels in winning duels, showcasing his ability to dominate in the air. However, his overall quality has dipped, placing him in the bottom 2% of his positional peers, with limited contributions in possession and passing in the attacking third. Despite his age, his reliability is commendable, having missed no games in the last three seasons, making him a dependable presence in the squad.
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↗ | Sporting Gijón | 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↗ | CD Tenerife | 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↗ | Mirandés | 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 · data: Sofascore, 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 (Sporting Gijón) 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 (Sporting Gijón) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 78/100 at roughly €400k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Sergio Maestre?
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