Players like Jon Gorrotxategi
CDM/CMReal Sociedad · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitJon Gorrotxategi's profile ↗
The players most similar to Jon Gorrotxategi are Pepelu, Amir Richardson, Jan Schöppner. Doppel rates Pepelu (Valencia) a 77/100 overall match — 78/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Kevin Sessa scores 76/100 at about €800k. Data as of July 2026.
12 players most similar to Jon Gorrotxategi
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pepelusimilar↗ | Valencia | 25 | €7.3m | 78 | 77 |
| 2 | Amir Richardsonsimilar↗ | Stade de Reims | 21 | €3.9m | 86 | 77 |
| 3 | Jan Schöppnersimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 25 | €3.2m | 84 | 76 |
| 4 | Joan Jordánsimilar↗ | Deportivo Alavés | 30 | €1.0m | 74 | 76 |
| 5 | Kevin Sessasimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 23 | €800k | 71 | 76 |
| 6 | Eric Ebimbesimilar↗ | Eintracht Frankfurt | 23 | €6.5m | 72 | 76 |
| 7 | Santi Comesañasimilar↗ | Villarreal | 28 | €8.4m | 82 | 76 |
| 8 | Neil El Aynaouisimilar↗ | RC Lens | 23 | €22m | 79 | 75 |
| 9 | Emirhan İlkhansimilar↗ | Torino | 21 | €6.3m | 78 | 75 |
| 10 | Leon Goretzkasimilar↗ | FC Bayern München | 28 | €11m | 77 | 75 |
| 11 | James Ward-Prowsesimilar↗ | West Ham United | 29 | €4.5m | 73 | 75 |
| 12 | Nico O'Reillysimilar↗ | Manchester City | 20 | €76m | 79 | 75 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Jon Gorrotxategi
≈ 100% Jon Gorrotxategi · strong: Sofascore rating, Accurate long balls · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Accurate long balls /90, Accurate crosses /90
≈ 100% Jon Gorrotxategi · strong: Finishing (npG − npxG, Aerial duels won % · medium reliability
Strengths: Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Aerial duels won %, Non-penalty goals /90
≈ 100% Jon Gorrotxategi · strong: Clearances, Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Aerial duels won /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Jon Gorrotxategi?
By Doppel's fit score, Pepelu (Valencia) is the closest profile to Jon Gorrotxategi, with a 77/100 overall match. Amir Richardson and Jan Schöppner are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Jon Gorrotxategi?
Yes. Kevin Sessa (1. FC Heidenheim) plays a similar defensive midfielder role and rates 76/100 at roughly €800k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Jon Gorrotxategi?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Jon Gorrotxategi's 2025/26 season, then ranks defensive midfielders across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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