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 Pepelu, Tomáš Souček, Wouter Burger. Doppel rates Pepelu (Valencia) a 80/100 overall match — 84/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Jackson Irvine scores 77/100 at about €1.1m. Data as of July 2026.
12 players most similar to Ryan Yates
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pepelusimilar↗ | Valencia | 25 | €7.3m | 84 | 80 |
| 2 | Tomáš Součeksimilar↗ | West Ham United | 28 | €9.7m | 84 | 78 |
| 3 | Wouter Burgersimilar↗ | TSG Hoffenheim | 24 | €21m | 82 | 78 |
| 4 | Diego Gómezsimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 22 | €27m | 81 | 77 |
| 5 | Abdoulaye Tourésimilar↗ | Le Havre | 30 | €2.4m | 79 | 77 |
| 6 | Saúl Ñíguezsimilar↗ | Sevilla | 30 | €1.9m | 83 | 77 |
| 7 | Jefferson Lermasimilar↗ | Crystal Palace | 29 | €5.5m | 89 | 77 |
| 8 | Jackson Irvinesimilar↗ | FC St. Pauli | 31 | €1.1m | 87 | 77 |
| 9 | Idrissa Tourésimilar↗ | Pisa | 27 | €4.9m | 81 | 77 |
| 10 | Mikel Vesgasimilar↗ | Athletic Club | 30 | €1.2m | 84 | 77 |
| 11 | Marvin Mehlemsimilar↗ | Darmstadt 98 | 26 | €800k | 76 | 76 |
| 12 | Roberto Gagliardinisimilar↗ | Monza | 29 | €1.2m | 87 | 76 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Ryan Yates
≈ 100% Ryan Yates · strong: Sofascore rating, Accurate long balls · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Accurate long balls /90, Accurate crosses /90
≈ 100% Ryan Yates · strong: Aerial duels won, Clearances · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Clearances /90, Non-penalty goals /90
≈ 100% Ryan Yates · strong: Aerial duels won, Clearances · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Clearances /90, Key passes /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Ryan Yates?
By Doppel's fit score, Pepelu (Valencia) is the closest profile to Ryan Yates, with a 80/100 overall match. Tomáš Souček and Wouter Burger are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Ryan Yates?
Yes. Jackson Irvine (FC St. Pauli) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 77/100 at roughly €1.1m.
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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