Players like Álvaro Aguado
CMEspanyol · 2023/24 · ranked by tactical + market fitÁlvaro Aguado's profile ↗
The players most similar to Álvaro Aguado are Joe Rothwell, John Swift, Barry Bannan. Doppel rates Joe Rothwell (Sheffield United) a 82/100 overall match — 91/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Barry Bannan scores 82/100 at about €200k. Data as of October 2026.
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Álvaro Aguado is a precision playmaker, excelling in orchestrating attacks from midfield with his exceptional passing range. Ranking in the top 7% for accurate long balls and crosses, he consistently delivers key passes that unlock defences, making him a vital cog in Espanyol's setup. His remarkable durability, having missed no games in the last three seasons, further underscores his reliability as a central figure in the team.
Strengths: Accurate long balls, Accurate crosses, Key passes. Availability: no injuries recorded in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Álvaro Aguado
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Joe Rothwellsimilar↗ | Sheffield United | 31 | €600k | 91 | 82 |
| 2 | John Swiftsimilar↗ | Portsmouth | 31 | €800k | 91 | 85 |
| 3 | Barry Bannansimilar↗ | Millwall | 37 | €200k | 90 | 82 |
| 4 | Kike Pérezsimilar↗ | Venezia | 29 | €2.3m | 89 | 83 |
| 5 | Tiago Silvasimilar↗ | Vitória SC | 33 | €2.3m | 89 | 82 |
| 6 | Alexandru Maximsimilar↗ | Gaziantep FK | 36 | €300k | 89 | 85 |
| 7 | Angel Gomessimilar↗ | Olympique de Marseille | 26 | €11m | 88 | 82 |
| 8 | Ryotaro Itosimilar↗ | Sint-Truidense VV | 28 | €5.8m | 88 | 84 |
| 9 | İlkay Gündoğansimilar↗ | Galatasaray | 36 | €1.9m | 88 | 84 |
| 10 | Görkem Sağlamsimilar↗ | Kayserispor | 28 | €800k | 87 | 84 |
| 11 | Imrân Louzasimilar↗ | Watford | 27 | €13m | 87 | 82 |
| 12 | Lucas Da Cunhasimilar↗ | Como | 25 | €18m | 87 | 82 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Álvaro Aguado
≈ 100% Álvaro Aguado · strong: Accurate crosses, Key passes · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Key passes /90, Accurate final-third passes /90
≈ 100% Álvaro Aguado · strong: Non-penalty goals, Finishing (npG − npxG · medium reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90), xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Álvaro Aguado · strong: Sofascore rating, Accurate long balls · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Accurate long balls /90, Key passes /90
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to Álvaro Aguado?
Statistically, Joe Rothwell (Sheffield United) is the closest look-alike to Álvaro Aguado — a 82/100 profile match (91/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
Who is the best replacement for Álvaro Aguado?
By Doppel's fit score, Joe Rothwell (Sheffield United) is the closest profile to Álvaro Aguado, with a 82/100 overall match. John Swift and Barry Bannan are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Álvaro Aguado?
Yes. Barry Bannan (Millwall) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 82/100 at roughly €200k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Álvaro Aguado?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Álvaro Aguado's 2023/24 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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