Players like Dário Essugo
CM/CDMChaves · 2024/25 · ranked by tactical + market fitDário Essugo's profile ↗
The players most similar to Dário Essugo are Anouar El Azzouzi, Jorthy Mokio, Mauricio Benitez. Doppel rates Anouar El Azzouzi (PEC Zwolle) a 78/100 overall match — 92/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Daniel Requena scores 81/100 at about €1.0m. Data as of September 2026.
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Dário Essugo is a tenacious defensive midfielder, excelling in tackles, interceptions, and aerial duels, showcasing his ability to disrupt opposition play effectively. Although his overall quality sits in the bottom 46% of his positional peers, his standout defensive metrics reveal a player who thrives in the heart of the midfield battle. However, his injury history raises concerns about reliability, as he has missed significant game time in recent seasons.
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions, Duels won, Clearances. Availability: 38 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Dário Essugo
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Anouar El Azzouzisimilar↗ | PEC Zwolle | 25 | €1.6m | 92 | 78 |
| 2 | Jorthy Mokiosimilar↗ | AFC Ajax | 18 | €7.8m | 92 | 77 |
| 3 | Mauricio Benitezsimilar↗ | Royal Antwerp FC | 22 | €2.3m | 90 | 78 |
| 4 | Samú Costasimilar↗ | Mallorca | 26 | €15m | 90 | 78 |
| 5 | Daniel Requenasimilar↗ | Córdoba | 22 | €1.0m | 89 | 81 |
| 6 | Dirk Wanner Propersimilar↗ | NEC Nijmegen | 24 | €1.4m | 88 | 79 |
| 7 | Yangel Herrerasimilar↗ | Girona FC | 28 | €5.6m | 88 | 78 |
| 8 | Darko Nejašmićsimilar↗ | NEC Nijmegen | 27 | €4.1m | 88 | 78 |
| 9 | Andrey Santossimilar↗ | RC Strasbourg | 22 | €39m | 88 | 78 |
| 10 | Pape Gueyesimilar↗ | Villarreal | 27 | €39m | 88 | 77 |
| 11 | Matías Vecinosimilar↗ | Lazio | 35 | €1.1m | 87 | 80 |
| 12 | Enric Llansanasimilar↗ | Go Ahead Eagles | 25 | €2.1m | 87 | 79 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Dário Essugo
≈ 100% Dário Essugo · strong: Clearances, Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Aerial duels won /90, Duels won /90
≈ 100% Dário Essugo · strong: Tackles + interceptions, Duels won · medium reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90, Duels won /90, Possession won in att. third /90
≈ 100% Dário Essugo · strong: Tackles + interceptions, Finishing (npG − npxG · medium reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Non-penalty goals /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Dário Essugo?
By Doppel's fit score, Anouar El Azzouzi (PEC Zwolle) is the closest profile to Dário Essugo, with a 78/100 overall match. Jorthy Mokio and Mauricio Benitez are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Dário Essugo?
Yes. Daniel Requena (Córdoba) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 81/100 at roughly €1.0m.
How does Doppel find players similar to Dário Essugo?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Dário Essugo's 2024/25 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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