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 Beñat Gerenabarrena, Nacho Martín, Amir Richardson. Doppel rates Beñat Gerenabarrena (Athletic Club) a 82/100 overall match — 91/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Beñat Gerenabarrena scores 82/100 at about €1.0m. Data as of October 2026.
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Jon Gorrotxategi is a robust defensive midfielder known for his tenacity and ball-winning ability, ranking in the top 6% of his positional peers. His impressive dribbling skills and duel success highlight his capacity to control the midfield and break up opposition play. With only two games missed over the past three seasons, Gorrotxategi's durability makes him a reliable asset for Real Sociedad as he continues to develop into an elite presence in the center of the pitch.
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Successful dribbles, Duels won. Availability: 2 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Jon Gorrotxategi
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Beñat Gerenabarrenasimilar↗ | Athletic Club | 23 | €1.0m | 91 | 82 |
| 2 | Nacho Martínsimilar↗ | Sporting Gijón | 24 | €1.0m | 90 | 78 |
| 3 | Amir Richardsonsimilar↗ | Le Havre | 24 | €3.9m | 89 | 79 |
| 4 | Darko Nejašmićsimilar↗ | NEC Nijmegen | 27 | €4.1m | 89 | 78 |
| 5 | Joe Aribosimilar↗ | Leicester City | 30 | €1.9m | 88 | 77 |
| 6 | Manu Morlanessimilar↗ | Mallorca | 27 | €2.2m | 88 | 78 |
| 7 | Enric Llansanasimilar↗ | RSC Anderlecht | 25 | €2.1m | 87 | 79 |
| 8 | Pape Gueyesimilar↗ | Villarreal | 27 | €39m | 87 | 77 |
| 9 | Youri Regeersimilar↗ | AFC Ajax | 23 | €4.7m | 87 | 79 |
| 10 | Jan Schöppnersimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 27 | €3.2m | 86 | 79 |
| 11 | Andrey Santossimilar↗ | Manchester United | 22 | €39m | 86 | 77 |
| 12 | Santi Comesañasimilar↗ | Villarreal | 30 | €8.4m | 85 | 78 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Jon Gorrotxategi
≈ 100% Jon Gorrotxategi · strong: Tackles + interceptions · low reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90
≈ 100% Jon Gorrotxategi · strong: Tackles + interceptions · medium reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90
≈ 100% Jon Gorrotxategi · strong: Finishing (npG − npxG, Non-penalty goals · medium reliability
Strengths: Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Non-penalty goals /90, Aerial duels won %
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to Jon Gorrotxategi?
Statistically, Beñat Gerenabarrena (Athletic Club) is the closest look-alike to Jon Gorrotxategi — 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 Jon Gorrotxategi?
By Doppel's fit score, Beñat Gerenabarrena (Athletic Club) is the closest profile to Jon Gorrotxategi, with a 82/100 overall match. Nacho Martín and Amir Richardson are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Jon Gorrotxategi?
Yes. Beñat Gerenabarrena (Athletic Club) plays a similar defensive midfielder role and rates 82/100 at roughly €1.0m.
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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