Players like Rafael Bauzà
CMMirandés · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitRafael Bauzà's profile ↗
The players most similar to Rafael Bauzà are Martin Palumbo, Jürgen Ekkelenkamp, Andrea Franzoni. Doppel rates Martin Palumbo (US Avellino 1912) a 84/100 overall match — 96/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Danijel Aleksić scores 83/100 at about €200k. Data as of July 2026.
About Rafael Bauzà
Rafael Bauzà is a robust aerial presence in midfield, excelling in duels, making him a solid option for a team needing physicality and resilience. While his overall Sofascore rating places him in the lower tier of his positional peers, his durability is a standout feature, having missed no games in the last three seasons. However, to elevate his game, he could focus on improving his tackling and passing accuracy in the final third.
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Shots. Availability: no injuries recorded in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Rafael Bauzà
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Martin Palumbosimilar↗ | US Avellino 1912 | 24 | €1.6m | 96 | 84 |
| 2 | Jürgen Ekkelenkampsimilar↗ | Royal Antwerp FC | 26 | €10m | 91 | 82 |
| 3 | Andrea Franzonisimilar↗ | Virtus Entella | 29 | €700k | 90 | 84 |
| 4 | Bruno Henriquesimilar↗ | Internacional | 37 | €300k | 90 | 82 |
| 5 | Danijel Aleksićsimilar↗ | Konyaspor | 35 | €200k | 90 | 83 |
| 6 | Rachid Koudasimilar↗ | Mantova | 24 | €2.3m | 89 | 82 |
| 7 | Frederik Schmahlsimilar↗ | SV 07 Elversberg | 24 | €800k | 89 | 84 |
| 8 | Mathis Servaissimilar↗ | KV Mechelen | 22 | €3.8m | 89 | 82 |
| 9 | Kuryu Matsukisimilar↗ | Southampton | 23 | €2.8m | 89 | 82 |
| 10 | Isaac Pricesimilar↗ | West Bromwich Albion | 23 | €13m | 89 | 83 |
| 11 | Ilias Koutsoupiassimilar↗ | Frosinone | 25 | €3.3m | 89 | 83 |
| 12 | Dariusz Stalmachsimilar↗ | 1. FC Magdeburg | 21 | €1.6m | 88 | 83 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Rafael Bauzà
≈ 100% Rafael Bauzà · strong: Clearances, Accurate crosses · low reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Accurate crosses /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90)
≈ 100% Rafael Bauzà · strong: xG + xA, Non-penalty goals · low reliability
Strengths: xG + xA /90, Non-penalty goals /90
≈ 100% Rafael Bauzà · strong: Shots, xG + xA · low reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, xG + xA /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Rafael Bauzà?
By Doppel's fit score, Martin Palumbo (US Avellino 1912) is the closest profile to Rafael Bauzà, with a 84/100 overall match. Jürgen Ekkelenkamp and Andrea Franzoni are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Rafael Bauzà?
Yes. Danijel Aleksić (Konyaspor) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 83/100 at roughly €200k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Rafael Bauzà?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Rafael Bauzà'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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