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 (Boca Juniors) 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 October 2026.
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Nicolás Domínguez is a tenacious defensive midfielder, excelling in breaking up play and winning duels, evident from his elite tackling and interception stats. With a Sofascore rating in the top 49% of his position, he stands out for his reliability and durability, missing only seven games over the past three seasons. While he may not contribute significantly in attack, his ability to deliver accurate final-third passes ensures he remains a crucial asset in midfield battles.
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↗ | Boca Juniors | 37 | €400k | 95 | 82 |
| 2 | Yasin Ayarisimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 23 | €36m | 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↗ | Stade Rennais | 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 closest look-alike to Nicolás Domínguez?
Statistically, Ander Herrera (Boca Juniors) is the closest look-alike to Nicolás Domínguez — a 82/100 profile match (95/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
Who is the best replacement for Nicolás Domínguez?
By Doppel's fit score, Ander Herrera (Boca Juniors) 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 (Boca Juniors) 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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