Players like Nico González
CM/CDMManchester City · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitNico González's profile ↗
The players most similar to Nico González are Eric Ebimbe, Matías Vecino, Éderson. Doppel rates Eric Ebimbe (Eintracht Frankfurt) a 77/100 overall match — 77/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Matías Vecino scores 77/100 at about €1.1m. Data as of July 2026.
12 players most similar to Nico González
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Eric Ebimbesimilar↗ | Eintracht Frankfurt | 26 | €6.5m | 77 | 77 |
| 2 | Matías Vecinosimilar↗ | Lazio | 35 | €1.1m | 83 | 77 |
| 3 | Édersonsimilar↗ | Atalanta | 27 | €43m | 84 | 76 |
| 4 | Wouter Burgersimilar↗ | TSG Hoffenheim | 25 | €21m | 80 | 76 |
| 5 | Leon Goretzkasimilar↗ | FC Bayern München | 31 | €11m | 81 | 76 |
| 6 | Elliot Andersonsimilar↗ | Nottingham Forest | 24 | €68m | 89 | 76 |
| 7 | Mikel Merinosimilar↗ | Real Sociedad | 30 | €26m | 91 | 76 |
| 8 | Exequiel Palaciossimilar↗ | Bayer 04 Leverkusen | 28 | €26m | 83 | 76 |
| 9 | Ross Barkleysimilar↗ | Luton Town | 33 | €3.6m | 83 | 75 |
| 10 | João Nevessimilar↗ | Paris Saint-Germain | 22 | €148m | 84 | 75 |
| 11 | Lucas Paquetásimilar↗ | West Ham United | 29 | €36m | 81 | 75 |
| 12 | Pape Matar Sarrsimilar↗ | Tottenham Hotspur | 24 | €28m | 84 | 75 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Nico González
≈ 100% Nico González · strong: Successful dribbles, Shots · medium reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Shots /90, Possession won in att. third /90
≈ 100% Nico González · strong: Non-penalty goals, Finishing (npG − npxG · medium reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Shots /90
≈ 100% Nico González · strong: Accurate final-third passes, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate final-third passes /90, Sofascore rating, Accurate long balls /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Nico González?
By Doppel's fit score, Eric Ebimbe (Eintracht Frankfurt) is the closest profile to Nico González, with a 77/100 overall match. Matías Vecino and Éderson are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Nico González?
Yes. Matías Vecino (Lazio) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 77/100 at roughly €1.1m.
How does Doppel find players similar to Nico González?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Nico González'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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