Players like Nicolás Domínguez
CM/CDMNottingham Forest · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitNicolás Domínguez's profile ↗
The players most similar to Nicolás Domínguez are Ander Herrera, Yasin Ayari, Enzo Le Fée. Doppel rates Ander Herrera (Athletic Club) a 82/100 overall match — 95/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Ander Herrera scores 82/100 at about €400k. Data as of September 2026.
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Nicolás Domínguez is a tenacious defensive midfielder, excelling in tackles, interceptions, and duels, marking him as a crucial disruptor in the center of the pitch. With a Sofascore rating in the top 49% of his positional peers, he showcases elite defensive qualities while also demonstrating the ability to deliver accurate passes into the final third. His durability is a significant asset, having missed only seven games in the last three seasons, underscoring his reliability in a demanding role.
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions, Duels won, Clearances. Availability: 7 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Nicolás Domínguez
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ander Herrerasimilar↗ | Athletic Club | 37 | €400k | 95 | 82 |
| 2 | Yasin Ayarisimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 23 | €32m | 93 | 84 |
| 3 | Enzo Le Féesimilar↗ | Sunderland | 26 | €26m | 93 | 84 |
| 4 | Adam Whartonsimilar↗ | Crystal Palace | 22 | €74m | 93 | 84 |
| 5 | Diego Gómezsimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 23 | €27m | 92 | 84 |
| 6 | Alex Scottsimilar↗ | Bournemouth | 23 | €53m | 92 | 82 |
| 7 | Santi Comesañasimilar↗ | Villarreal | 30 | €8.4m | 92 | 82 |
| 8 | Adrien Thomassonsimilar↗ | RC Lens | 33 | €4.3m | 91 | 83 |
| 9 | Mattias Svanbergsimilar↗ | VfL Wolfsburg | 27 | €8.3m | 91 | 84 |
| 10 | Matúš Berosimilar↗ | VfL Bochum 1848 | 31 | €900k | 91 | 84 |
| 11 | Lucas Paquetásimilar↗ | West Ham United | 29 | €36m | 91 | 82 |
| 12 | Nico O'Reillysimilar↗ | Manchester City | 21 | €76m | 91 | 83 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Nicolás Domínguez
≈ 100% Nicolás Domínguez · strong: Tackles + interceptions, Touches · medium reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90, Touches /90, Accurate final-third passes /90
≈ 100% Nicolás Domínguez · strong: Tackles + interceptions, Big chances created · medium reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90, Big chances created /90, Accurate crosses /90
≈ 100% Nicolás Domínguez · strong: Big chances created, Possession won in att. third · low reliability
Strengths: Big chances created /90, Possession won in att. third /90, xG + xA /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Nicolás Domínguez?
By Doppel's fit score, Ander Herrera (Athletic Club) is the closest profile to Nicolás Domínguez, with a 82/100 overall match. Yasin Ayari and Enzo Le Fée are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Nicolás Domínguez?
Yes. Ander Herrera (Athletic Club) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 82/100 at roughly €400k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Nicolás Domínguez?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Nicolás Domínguez'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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