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 October 2026.
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Sergio Maestre is a resilient defensive midfielder, showcasing his strength in aerial duels with a top 24% ranking among his peers. Despite his overall quality placing him in the bottom 2%, his durability is commendable, having missed no games in the last three seasons. While he may struggle with possession won in the attacking third and accurate final-third passes, his presence in midfield remains valuable for providing stability and winning headers.
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 | Tomy Carbonellsimilar↗ | Real Sociedad B | 21 | €900k | 90 | 81 |
| 9 | Maxence Carliersimilar↗ | Nancy | 29 | €500k | 90 | 77 |
| 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 closest look-alike to Sergio Maestre?
Statistically, Lander Olaetxea (Eibar) is the closest look-alike to Sergio Maestre — a 78/100 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 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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