Players like Deiver Machado
LM/LBNantes · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitDeiver Machado's profile ↗
The players most similar to Deiver Machado are Carles Aleñá, Yanis Zouaoui, Kassoum Ouattara. Doppel rates Carles Aleñá (Deportivo Alavés) a 84/100 overall match — 91/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Emran Soglo scores 85/100 at about €800k. Data as of September 2026.
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Deiver Machado is a dynamic left midfielder known for his ability to create chances and penetrate defenses. Despite being in the bottom 30% of his positional peers overall, he excels in successful dribbles, expected goals plus assists, and winning possession in the attacking third, showcasing his offensive prowess. However, his injury history raises concerns about durability, having missed significant game time in recent seasons. When fit, he can be a valuable asset with his attacking contributions and flair.
Strengths: Successful dribbles, xG + xA, Possession won in att. third. Availability: 38 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Deiver Machado
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Carles Aleñásimilar↗ | Deportivo Alavés | 28 | €2.8m | 91 | 84 |
| 2 | Yanis Zouaouisimilar↗ | Le Havre | 28 | €2.3m | 91 | 83 |
| 3 | Kassoum Ouattarasimilar↗ | AS Monaco | 22 | €12m | 91 | 83 |
| 4 | Alexander Prasssimilar↗ | TSG Hoffenheim | 25 | €8.7m | 90 | 82 |
| 5 | Emran Soglosimilar↗ | SV Zulte Waregem | 21 | €800k | 90 | 85 |
| 6 | Keane Lewis-Pottersimilar↗ | Brentford | 25 | €24m | 90 | 82 |
| 7 | Brando Moruzzisimilar↗ | Empoli | 22 | €1.4m | 89 | 84 |
| 8 | Ji-sung Eomsimilar↗ | Swansea City | 24 | €1.7m | 89 | 87 |
| 9 | Liberato Cacacesimilar↗ | Empoli | 26 | €2.3m | 89 | 82 |
| 10 | Maximilian Witteksimilar↗ | VfL Bochum 1848 | 31 | €900k | 89 | 83 |
| 11 | Derrick Köhnsimilar↗ | 1. FC Union Berlin | 27 | €4.2m | 89 | 83 |
| 12 | Nico O'Reillysimilar↗ | Manchester City | 21 | €76m | 88 | 83 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Deiver Machado
≈ 100% Deiver Machado · strong: Accurate crosses, Key passes · medium reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Key passes /90, Accurate final-third passes /90
≈ 100% Deiver Machado · strong: Accurate crosses, Key passes · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Key passes /90, Touches /90
≈ 100% Deiver Machado · strong: Big chances created, Tackles + interceptions · medium reliability
Strengths: Big chances created /90, Tackles + interceptions /90, xG + xA /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Deiver Machado?
By Doppel's fit score, Carles Aleñá (Deportivo Alavés) is the closest profile to Deiver Machado, with a 84/100 overall match. Yanis Zouaoui and Kassoum Ouattara are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Deiver Machado?
Yes. Emran Soglo (SV Zulte Waregem) plays a similar left midfielder role and rates 85/100 at roughly €800k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Deiver Machado?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Deiver Machado's 2025/26 season, then ranks left midfielders across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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