Players like Ezequiel Fernández
CM/CDMBayer 04 Leverkusen · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitEzequiel Fernández's profile ↗
The players most similar to Ezequiel Fernández are Curtis Jones, Rocco Reitz, Ryan Christie. Doppel rates Curtis Jones (Inter) a 82/100 overall match — 93/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Pablo Ibáñez scores 81/100 at about €4.1m. Data as of October 2026.
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Ezequiel Fernández is a robust defensive midfielder with a strong emphasis on ball recovery and distribution, making him a key asset in controlling the midfield. Ranked in the top 49% of his positional peers, he excels in touches per 90, duels won, and tackles plus interceptions, showcasing his ability to break up play and maintain possession. While his goal-scoring is not a primary strength, his reliability is evident with minimal missed games over three seasons, highlighting his durability and consistency in performance.
Strengths: Touches, Duels won, Tackles + interceptions. Availability: 16 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Ezequiel Fernández
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Curtis Jonessimilar↗ | Inter | 25 | €33m | 93 | 82 |
| 2 | Rocco Reitzsimilar↗ | RB Leipzig | 24 | €22m | 92 | 83 |
| 3 | Ryan Christiesimilar↗ | Bournemouth | 31 | €8.6m | 92 | 81 |
| 4 | Aidan Morrissimilar↗ | Middlesbrough | 25 | €10m | 91 | 80 |
| 5 | Alexander Prasssimilar↗ | TSG Hoffenheim | 25 | €8.7m | 91 | 81 |
| 6 | Santi Comesañasimilar↗ | Villarreal | 30 | €8.4m | 90 | 81 |
| 7 | Alex Scottsimilar↗ | Bournemouth | 23 | €53m | 90 | 80 |
| 8 | Pablo Ibáñezsimilar↗ | Deportivo Alavés | 28 | €4.1m | 90 | 81 |
| 9 | Nico O'Reillysimilar↗ | Manchester City | 21 | €76m | 89 | 82 |
| 10 | Lucas Paquetásimilar↗ | West Ham United | 29 | €36m | 89 | 81 |
| 11 | Jude Bellinghamsimilar↗ | Real Madrid | 23 | €151m | 89 | 82 |
| 12 | Matías Vecinosimilar↗ | No team | 35 | €1.1m | 89 | 81 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Ezequiel Fernández
≈ 100% Ezequiel Fernández · strong: Touches, Accurate final-third passes · medium reliability
Strengths: Touches /90, Accurate final-third passes /90, Accurate long balls /90
≈ 100% Ezequiel Fernández · strong: Tackles + interceptions, Duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90, Duels won /90, Shots /90
≈ 100% Ezequiel Fernández · strong: Successful dribbles, Tackles + interceptions · low reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Tackles + interceptions /90, Duels won /90
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to Ezequiel Fernández?
Statistically, Curtis Jones (Inter) is the closest look-alike to Ezequiel Fernández — a 82/100 profile match (93/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
Who is the best replacement for Ezequiel Fernández?
By Doppel's fit score, Curtis Jones (Inter) is the closest profile to Ezequiel Fernández, with a 82/100 overall match. Rocco Reitz and Ryan Christie are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Ezequiel Fernández?
Yes. Pablo Ibáñez (Deportivo Alavés) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 81/100 at roughly €4.1m.
How does Doppel find players similar to Ezequiel Fernández?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Ezequiel Fernández'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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