Players like Miguel Román
CM/CDMCelta Vigo · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitMiguel Román's profile ↗
The players most similar to Miguel Román are James Ward-Prowse, Kartal Kayra Yılmaz, Vincent Sierro. Doppel rates James Ward-Prowse (Burnley) a 85/100 overall match — 92/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Joris van Overeem scores 81/100 at about €900k. Data as of October 2026.
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Miguel Román is a dynamic deep-lying playmaker who excels in orchestrating the midfield with his precise long balls and ability to create big chances. With a Sofascore rating in the top 29% of his peers, he demonstrates reliable quality and consistency, missing only 15 games over the last three seasons. His impressive defensive contributions, highlighted by solid clearance stats, complement his playmaking skills, making him a valuable asset in both transition and build-up phases.
Strengths: Accurate long balls, Big chances created, Touches. Availability: 15 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Miguel Román
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | James Ward-Prowsesimilar↗ | Burnley | 32 | €4.5m | 92 | 85 |
| 2 | Kartal Kayra Yılmazsimilar↗ | Beşiktaş JK | 26 | €2.4m | 92 | 84 |
| 3 | Vincent Sierrosimilar↗ | Parma | 31 | €3.2m | 91 | 84 |
| 4 | Joris van Overeemsimilar↗ | FC Utrecht | 32 | €900k | 91 | 81 |
| 5 | Neil El Aynaouisimilar↗ | RB Leipzig | 25 | €29m | 91 | 84 |
| 6 | Doğucan Haspolatsimilar↗ | KVC Westerlo | 26 | €5.2m | 90 | 83 |
| 7 | Rémi Oudinsimilar↗ | Catanzaro | 30 | €900k | 90 | 83 |
| 8 | Hakan Çalhanoğlusimilar↗ | Inter | 32 | €17m | 90 | 83 |
| 9 | Adam Whartonsimilar↗ | Crystal Palace | 22 | €74m | 90 | 83 |
| 10 | Leon Goretzkasimilar↗ | FC Bayern München | 31 | €11m | 89 | 82 |
| 11 | Mathias Jensensimilar↗ | Brentford | 30 | €10m | 89 | 83 |
| 12 | Clint Leemanssimilar↗ | NAC Breda | 31 | €400k | 89 | 82 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Miguel Román
≈ 100% Miguel Román · strong: Accurate crosses, Key passes · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Key passes /90, Big chances created /90
≈ 100% Miguel Román · strong: Accurate crosses, Big chances created · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Big chances created /90, Accurate long balls /90
≈ 100% Miguel Román · strong: Possession won in att. third, Big chances created · low reliability
Strengths: Possession won in att. third /90, Big chances created /90, xG + xA /90
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to Miguel Román?
Statistically, James Ward-Prowse (Burnley) is the closest look-alike to Miguel Román — a 85/100 profile match (92/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
Who is the best replacement for Miguel Román?
By Doppel's fit score, James Ward-Prowse (Burnley) is the closest profile to Miguel Román, with a 85/100 overall match. Kartal Kayra Yılmaz and Vincent Sierro are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Miguel Román?
Yes. Joris van Overeem (FC Utrecht) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 81/100 at roughly €900k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Miguel Román?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Miguel Román'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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