Players like Oriol Rey
CM/CDMLevante UD · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitOriol Rey's profile ↗
The players most similar to Oriol Rey are Pepelu, Joan Jordán, James Ward-Prowse. Doppel rates Pepelu (Valencia) a 77/100 overall match — 78/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Gonzalo Escalante scores 75/100 at about €400k. Data as of July 2026.
12 players most similar to Oriol Rey
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pepelusimilar↗ | Valencia | 25 | €7.3m | 78 | 77 |
| 2 | Joan Jordánsimilar↗ | Deportivo Alavés | 30 | €1.0m | 73 | 76 |
| 3 | James Ward-Prowsesimilar↗ | West Ham United | 29 | €4.5m | 73 | 75 |
| 4 | Gonzalo Escalantesimilar↗ | Cádiz | 30 | €400k | 83 | 75 |
| 5 | Vincent Sierrosimilar↗ | Toulouse | 29 | €3.2m | 77 | 75 |
| 6 | Yannick Gerhardtsimilar↗ | VfL Wolfsburg | 29 | €1.7m | 85 | 74 |
| 7 | Christian Eriksensimilar↗ | VfL Wolfsburg | 33 | €2.4m | 73 | 74 |
| 8 | Kevin Sessasimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 23 | €800k | 68 | 74 |
| 9 | Eric Smithsimilar↗ | FC St. Pauli | 27 | €5.3m | 90 | 74 |
| 10 | Mikel Vesgasimilar↗ | Athletic Club | 30 | €1.2m | 80 | 74 |
| 11 | Wouter Burgersimilar↗ | TSG Hoffenheim | 24 | €21m | 76 | 74 |
| 12 | Fredrik Jensensimilar↗ | FC Augsburg | 26 | €1.9m | 75 | 74 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Oriol Rey
≈ 100% Oriol Rey · strong: Sofascore rating, Accurate long balls · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Accurate long balls /90, Accurate crosses /90
≈ 100% Oriol Rey · strong: Accurate long balls, Accurate crosses · medium reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Accurate crosses /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Oriol Rey · strong: Accurate crosses, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Sofascore rating, Key passes /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Oriol Rey?
By Doppel's fit score, Pepelu (Valencia) is the closest profile to Oriol Rey, with a 77/100 overall match. Joan Jordán and James Ward-Prowse are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Oriol Rey?
Yes. Gonzalo Escalante (Cádiz) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 75/100 at roughly €400k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Oriol Rey?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Oriol Rey'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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