Players like Pablo Durán
STCelta Vigo · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitPablo Durán's profile ↗
The players most similar to Pablo Durán are Thom van Bergen, Danny Welbeck, Cucho Hernández. Doppel rates Thom van Bergen (FC Groningen) a 86/100 overall match — 90/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Thom van Bergen scores 86/100 at about €3.1m. Data as of September 2026.
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Pablo Durán is a hardworking forward with a strong emphasis on pressing and ball recovery, excelling in winning possession in the attacking third. While his Sofascore rating places him in the bottom tier of his peers, he showcases impressive passing accuracy and defensive contributions, making him a valuable asset in build-up play. However, his finishing remains a concern, as he struggles to convert chances consistently. Durán's durability is a plus, having missed only a handful of games over the past three seasons.
Strengths: Possession won in att. third, Accurate long balls, Accurate final-third passes. Availability: 7 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Pablo Durán
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Thom van Bergensimilar↗ | FC Groningen | 22 | €3.1m | 90 | 86 |
| 2 | Danny Welbecksimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 36 | €3.1m | 90 | 83 |
| 3 | Cucho Hernándezsimilar↗ | Real Betis | 27 | €17m | 89 | 79 |
| 4 | Etta Eyongsimilar↗ | Levante UD | 23 | €16m | 89 | 82 |
| 5 | Rafa Mirsimilar↗ | Elche | 29 | €4.1m | 89 | 80 |
| 6 | Lukas Nmechasimilar↗ | Leeds United | 28 | €9.1m | 89 | 82 |
| 7 | Gorka Guruzetasimilar↗ | Athletic Club | 30 | €4.6m | 89 | 79 |
| 8 | Gonçalo Ramossimilar↗ | AC Milan | 25 | €28m | 88 | 81 |
| 9 | Junior Adamusimilar↗ | SC Freiburg | 25 | €2.8m | 88 | 79 |
| 10 | Mikel Oyarzabalsimilar↗ | Real Sociedad | 29 | €27m | 87 | 80 |
| 11 | Florian Sotocasimilar↗ | RC Lens | 36 | €1.3m | 87 | 80 |
| 12 | Iván Romerosimilar↗ | Levante UD | 25 | €7.4m | 87 | 78 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Pablo Durán
≈ 100% Pablo Durán · strong: Possession won in att. third, Shots · low reliability
Strengths: Possession won in att. third /90, Shots /90, Accurate final-third passes /90
≈ 100% Pablo Durán · strong: Non-penalty goals, Clearances · low reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Clearances /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Pablo Durán · strong: Accurate long balls, Shots · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Shots /90, Possession won in att. third /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Pablo Durán?
By Doppel's fit score, Thom van Bergen (FC Groningen) is the closest profile to Pablo Durán, with a 86/100 overall match. Danny Welbeck and Cucho Hernández are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Pablo Durán?
Yes. Thom van Bergen (FC Groningen) plays a similar striker role and rates 86/100 at roughly €3.1m.
How does Doppel find players similar to Pablo Durán?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Pablo Durán's 2025/26 season, then ranks strikers across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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