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 September 2026.
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Rafael Bauzà is a robust, aerially dominant central midfielder with a knack for contributing to the attack, evidenced by his solid goal and assist tally. Despite ranking in the bottom tier for tackles and interceptions, his durability stands out, having missed no games in three seasons, showcasing his reliability. While he may lack in some playmaking metrics, his ability to win aerial duels and generate shots positions him as a valuable asset for Mirandés as he continues to develop.
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 · 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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