Players like Abel Bretones
LBOsasuna · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitAbel Bretones's profile ↗
The players most similar to Abel Bretones are Christopher Operi, Joakim Mæhle, Alfie Doughty. Doppel rates Christopher Operi (Le Havre) a 86/100 overall match — 90/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Fabian Nürnberger scores 83/100 at about €1.6m. Data as of July 2026.
12 players most similar to Abel Bretones
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Christopher Operisimilar↗ | Le Havre | 26 | €3.7m | 90 | 86 |
| 2 | Joakim Mæhlesimilar↗ | VfL Wolfsburg | 26 | €7.4m | 89 | 85 |
| 3 | Alfie Doughtysimilar↗ | Luton Town | 24 | €5.2m | 89 | 85 |
| 4 | Ali Abdisimilar↗ | Nice | 31 | €1.9m | 89 | 84 |
| 5 | Sergio Gómezsimilar↗ | Real Sociedad | 24 | €15m | 87 | 83 |
| 6 | Fabian Nürnbergersimilar↗ | Darmstadt 98 | 24 | €1.6m | 88 | 83 |
| 7 | Iago Borduchisimilar↗ | FC Augsburg | 26 | €3.7m | 88 | 83 |
| 8 | David Raumsimilar↗ | RB Leipzig | 25 | €27m | 85 | 83 |
| 9 | Mitchel Bakkersimilar↗ | Lille | 24 | €2.7m | 84 | 83 |
| 10 | Javier Hernándezsimilar↗ | Cádiz | 25 | €1.9m | 89 | 82 |
| 11 | Ososimilar↗ | Sevilla | 22 | €11m | 90 | 82 |
| 12 | Miguel Gutiérrezsimilar↗ | Girona FC | 22 | €24m | 85 | 82 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Abel Bretones
≈ 100% Abel Bretones · strong: Accurate crosses, Aerial duels won % · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Aerial duels won %, Sofascore rating
≈ 100% Abel Bretones · strong: Possession won in att. third, xG + xA · low reliability
Strengths: Possession won in att. third /90, xG + xA /90, Accurate final-third passes /90
≈ 100% Abel Bretones · strong: Accurate crosses, Key passes · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Key passes /90, Big chances created /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Abel Bretones?
By Doppel's fit score, Christopher Operi (Le Havre) is the closest profile to Abel Bretones, with a 86/100 overall match. Joakim Mæhle and Alfie Doughty are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Abel Bretones?
Yes. Fabian Nürnberger (Darmstadt 98) plays a similar left back role and rates 83/100 at roughly €1.6m.
How does Doppel find players similar to Abel Bretones?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Abel Bretones's 2025/26 season, then ranks left backs across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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