Players like Ryan Yates
CM/CDMNottingham Forest · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitRyan Yates's profile ↗
The players most similar to Ryan Yates are Rubén Alcaraz, Jefferson Lerma, Roberto Gagliardini. Doppel rates Rubén Alcaraz (Cádiz) a 78/100 overall match — 91/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Rubén Alcaraz scores 78/100 at about €300k. Data as of September 2026.
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Ryan Yates is a formidable defensive midfielder, excelling in breaking up play and dominating duels, as evidenced by his top-tier metrics in tackles, interceptions, and aerial battles. His Sofascore rating places him in the bottom 42% of his positional peers, highlighting room for improvement in offensive contributions. However, his durability is a major asset, having missed no games in the last three seasons, making him a reliable presence in the heart of Nottingham Forest's midfield.
Strengths: Duels won, Tackles + interceptions, Aerial duels won. Availability: no injuries recorded in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Ryan Yates
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rubén Alcarazsimilar↗ | Cádiz | 35 | €300k | 91 | 78 |
| 2 | Jefferson Lermasimilar↗ | Crystal Palace | 32 | €5.5m | 90 | 78 |
| 3 | Roberto Gagliardinisimilar↗ | Monza | 32 | €1.2m | 89 | 78 |
| 4 | Jackson Irvinesimilar↗ | FC St. Pauli | 33 | €1.1m | 88 | 79 |
| 5 | Pepelusimilar↗ | Valencia | 28 | €7.3m | 88 | 82 |
| 6 | Mikel Vesgasimilar↗ | Athletic Club | 33 | €1.2m | 87 | 79 |
| 7 | Leonardo Lopessimilar↗ | Cercle Brugge | 28 | €2.6m | 87 | 78 |
| 8 | Enric Llansanasimilar↗ | Go Ahead Eagles | 25 | €2.1m | 87 | 78 |
| 9 | Ander Herrerasimilar↗ | Athletic Club | 37 | €400k | 86 | 77 |
| 10 | Casemirosimilar↗ | Manchester United | 34 | €5.5m | 85 | 78 |
| 11 | Novatus Miroshisimilar↗ | Göztepe | 24 | €4.6m | 84 | 77 |
| 12 | Diego Gómezsimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 23 | €27m | 84 | 79 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Ryan Yates
≈ 100% Ryan Yates · strong: Accurate long balls, Duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Duels won /90, Tackles + interceptions /90
≈ 100% Ryan Yates · strong: Aerial duels won, Clearances · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Clearances /90, Aerial duels won %
≈ 100% Ryan Yates · strong: Touches, Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Touches /90, Aerial duels won /90, Tackles + interceptions /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Ryan Yates?
By Doppel's fit score, Rubén Alcaraz (Cádiz) is the closest profile to Ryan Yates, with a 78/100 overall match. Jefferson Lerma and Roberto Gagliardini are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Ryan Yates?
Yes. Rubén Alcaraz (Cádiz) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 78/100 at roughly €300k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Ryan Yates?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Ryan Yates'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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