Players like Exequiel Palacios
CM/CDMIpswich Town · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitExequiel Palacios's profile ↗
The players most similar to Exequiel Palacios are Henrikh Mkhitaryan, Pascal Groß, Christian Eriksen. Doppel rates Henrikh Mkhitaryan (Inter) a 83/100 overall match — 92/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Pascal Groß scores 85/100 at about €2.3m. Data as of October 2026.
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Exequiel Palacios is a dynamic ball-playing central midfielder, excelling in possession and creating opportunities from deep. With a top 1% Sofascore rating, his ability to win possession in the attacking third and deliver accurate final-third passes stands out, making him a key playmaker for Ipswich Town. While he has struggled with aerial duels, his creativity and reliability in midfield shine through, despite a history of injuries that has kept him sidelined for significant stretches.
Strengths: Touches, Possession won in att. third, Accurate final-third passes. Availability: 45 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Exequiel Palacios
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Henrikh Mkhitaryansimilar↗ | Inter | 37 | €2.9m | 92 | 83 |
| 2 | Pascal Großsimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 35 | €2.3m | 90 | 85 |
| 3 | Christian Eriksensimilar↗ | VfL Wolfsburg | 34 | €2.4m | 90 | 85 |
| 4 | Adam Whartonsimilar↗ | Crystal Palace | 22 | €74m | 90 | 82 |
| 5 | Samusimilar↗ | Vitória SC | 30 | €2.4m | 89 | 85 |
| 6 | Leon Goretzkasimilar↗ | FC Bayern München | 31 | €11m | 89 | 82 |
| 7 | Vincent Sierrosimilar↗ | Parma | 31 | €3.2m | 89 | 82 |
| 8 | Bruno Fernandessimilar↗ | Manchester United | 32 | €32m | 89 | 81 |
| 9 | Sydie Pecksimilar↗ | Sheffield United | 22 | €15m | 89 | 84 |
| 10 | Youssouf Fofanasimilar↗ | Sevilla | 27 | €25m | 89 | 82 |
| 11 | Enzo Fernándezsimilar↗ | Manchester City | 25 | €97m | 89 | 81 |
| 12 | Mario Pašalićsimilar↗ | Atalanta | 31 | €6.2m | 88 | 81 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Exequiel Palacios
≈ 100% Exequiel Palacios · strong: Accurate final-third passes, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate final-third passes /90, Sofascore rating, Touches /90
≈ 100% Exequiel Palacios · strong: Accurate crosses, Touches · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Touches /90, Key passes /90
≈ 100% Exequiel Palacios · strong: Big chances created, Key passes · low reliability
Strengths: Big chances created /90, Key passes /90, xG + xA /90
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to Exequiel Palacios?
Statistically, Henrikh Mkhitaryan (Inter) is the closest look-alike to Exequiel Palacios — a 83/100 profile match (92/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
Who is the best replacement for Exequiel Palacios?
By Doppel's fit score, Henrikh Mkhitaryan (Inter) is the closest profile to Exequiel Palacios, with a 83/100 overall match. Pascal Groß and Christian Eriksen are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Exequiel Palacios?
Yes. Pascal Groß (Brighton & Hove Albion) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 85/100 at roughly €2.3m.
How does Doppel find players similar to Exequiel Palacios?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Exequiel Palacios'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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