Players like Nico González
CM/CDMFC Porto · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitNico González's profile ↗
The players most similar to Nico González are Mikel Merino, Elliot Anderson, Mats Wieffer. Doppel rates Mikel Merino (Real Sociedad) a 80/100 overall match — 94/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Matías Vecino scores 81/100 at about €1.1m. Data as of September 2026.
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Nico González is a dynamic box-to-box midfielder with a knack for winning duels and dominating aerial battles. His impressive Sofascore rating places him in the top 24% of his positional peers, showcasing his quality and reliability on the pitch. With exceptional accuracy in final-third passes and a strong dribbling ability, he drives play forward effectively. Notably durable, he has missed only five games in three seasons, solidifying his status as a dependable asset for FC Porto.
Strengths: Aerial duels won, Accurate final-third passes, Duels won. Availability: 5 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Nico González
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mikel Merinosimilar↗ | Real Sociedad | 30 | €26m | 94 | 80 |
| 2 | Elliot Andersonsimilar↗ | Nottingham Forest | 24 | €68m | 92 | 80 |
| 3 | Mats Wieffersimilar↗ | Feyenoord | 27 | €24m | 91 | 80 |
| 4 | Joelintonsimilar↗ | Newcastle United | 30 | €27m | 90 | 79 |
| 5 | Yangel Herrerasimilar↗ | Girona FC | 28 | €5.6m | 90 | 79 |
| 6 | Rodrisimilar↗ | Manchester City | 30 | €50m | 89 | 81 |
| 7 | Ross Barkleysimilar↗ | Luton Town | 33 | €3.6m | 89 | 81 |
| 8 | Matías Vecinosimilar↗ | Lazio | 35 | €1.1m | 89 | 81 |
| 9 | Pape Matar Sarrsimilar↗ | Tottenham Hotspur | 24 | €28m | 89 | 79 |
| 10 | Édersonsimilar↗ | Atalanta | 27 | €43m | 89 | 81 |
| 11 | Alex Scottsimilar↗ | Bournemouth | 23 | €53m | 89 | 80 |
| 12 | Kodai Sanosimilar↗ | NEC Nijmegen | 23 | €13m | 88 | 79 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Nico González
≈ 100% Nico González · strong: Duels won, Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Duels won /90, Aerial duels won /90, Possession won in att. third /90
≈ 100% Nico González · strong: Duels won, Touches · low reliability
Strengths: Duels won /90, Touches /90, Accurate crosses /90
≈ 100% Nico González · strong: Sofascore rating, Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Aerial duels won /90, Duels won /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Nico González?
By Doppel's fit score, Mikel Merino (Real Sociedad) is the closest profile to Nico González, with a 80/100 overall match. Elliot Anderson and Mats Wieffer 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 81/100 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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