Players like Tim Iroegbunam
CM/CDMEverton · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitTim Iroegbunam's profile ↗
The players most similar to Tim Iroegbunam are Rabby Nzingoula, Noah Mbamba, Gvidas Gineitis. Doppel rates Rabby Nzingoula (Montpellier) a 79/100 overall match — 91/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Daniel Requena scores 80/100 at about €1.0m. Data as of September 2026.
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Tim Iroegbunam is a tenacious defensive midfielder, excelling in tackles and interceptions, placing him in the top 1% of his peers. Despite his struggles with injuries, which have limited his availability, he showcases a strong presence in duels and aerial battles, making him a formidable force in the midfield. While his offensive contributions are minimal, his defensive prowess and reliability in breaking up play make him a key asset for Everton.
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions, Duels won, Successful dribbles. Availability: 19 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Tim Iroegbunam
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rabby Nzingoulasimilar↗ | Montpellier | 21 | €2.1m | 91 | 79 |
| 2 | Noah Mbambasimilar↗ | FCV Dender | 21 | €1.8m | 90 | 80 |
| 3 | Gvidas Gineitissimilar↗ | Torino | 22 | €5.0m | 89 | 79 |
| 4 | Makaya Ibrahima Diabysimilar↗ | Cercle Brugge | 19 | €1.5m | 87 | 79 |
| 5 | Daniel Requenasimilar↗ | Córdoba | 22 | €1.0m | 87 | 80 |
| 6 | Diego Gómezsimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 23 | €27m | 86 | 81 |
| 7 | Rocco Reitzsimilar↗ | Borussia M'gladbach | 24 | €22m | 86 | 79 |
| 8 | Ayoni Santossimilar↗ | Sparta Rotterdam | 21 | €2.1m | 86 | 78 |
| 9 | Khalil Fayadsimilar↗ | Montpellier | 22 | €1.5m | 86 | 80 |
| 10 | Lawrence Agyekumsimilar↗ | Cercle Brugge | 23 | €1.4m | 86 | 79 |
| 11 | Nico O'Reillysimilar↗ | Manchester City | 21 | €76m | 85 | 80 |
| 12 | Mathias De Amorimsimilar↗ | Famalicão | 22 | €9.7m | 85 | 79 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Tim Iroegbunam
≈ 100% Tim Iroegbunam · strong: Duels won, Tackles + interceptions · medium reliability
Strengths: Duels won /90, Tackles + interceptions /90, Successful dribbles /90
≈ 100% Tim Iroegbunam · strong: Tackles + interceptions, Duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90, Duels won /90, Successful dribbles /90
≈ 100% Tim Iroegbunam · strong: Duels won, Accurate crosses · medium reliability
Strengths: Duels won /90, Accurate crosses /90, Big chances created /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Tim Iroegbunam?
By Doppel's fit score, Rabby Nzingoula (Montpellier) is the closest profile to Tim Iroegbunam, with a 79/100 overall match. Noah Mbamba and Gvidas Gineitis are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Tim Iroegbunam?
Yes. Daniel Requena (Córdoba) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 80/100 at roughly €1.0m.
How does Doppel find players similar to Tim Iroegbunam?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Tim Iroegbunam'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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