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 Jude Bellingham, Curtis Jones, Rocco Reitz. Doppel rates Jude Bellingham (Real Madrid) a 80/100 overall match — 85/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Kevin Stöger scores 79/100 at about €1.9m. Data as of July 2026.
12 players most similar to Ezequiel Fernández
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jude Bellinghamsimilar↗ | Real Madrid | 21 | €123m | 85 | 80 |
| 2 | Curtis Jonessimilar↗ | Liverpool FC | 24 | €33m | 90 | 80 |
| 3 | Rocco Reitzsimilar↗ | Borussia M'gladbach | 23 | €22m | 88 | 79 |
| 4 | Lucas Paquetásimilar↗ | West Ham United | 26 | €36m | 85 | 79 |
| 5 | Exequiel Palaciossimilar↗ | Bayer 04 Leverkusen | 25 | €26m | 86 | 79 |
| 6 | Pepelusimilar↗ | Valencia | 25 | €7.3m | 81 | 79 |
| 7 | Nico O'Reillysimilar↗ | Manchester City | 20 | €76m | 85 | 79 |
| 8 | Kevin Stögersimilar↗ | VfL Bochum 1848 | 30 | €1.9m | 77 | 79 |
| 9 | Matías Vecinosimilar↗ | Lazio | 32 | €1.1m | 85 | 78 |
| 10 | Maxence Caqueretsimilar↗ | Olympique Lyonnais | 23 | €13m | 85 | 78 |
| 11 | Santi Comesañasimilar↗ | Villarreal | 28 | €8.4m | 87 | 78 |
| 12 | Youssouf Fofanasimilar↗ | AS Monaco | 24 | €25m | 83 | 78 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Ezequiel Fernández
≈ 100% Ezequiel Fernández · strong: xG + xA, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: xG + xA /90, Sofascore rating, Non-penalty goals /90
≈ 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 · low reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Ezequiel Fernández?
By Doppel's fit score, Jude Bellingham (Real Madrid) is the closest profile to Ezequiel Fernández, with a 80/100 overall match. Curtis Jones and Rocco Reitz are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Ezequiel Fernández?
Yes. Kevin Stöger (VfL Bochum 1848) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 79/100 at roughly €1.9m.
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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