Players like Ezequiel Fernández
CM/CDMBoca Juniors · 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 (Liverpool FC) a 83/100 overall match — 93/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Pablo Ibáñez scores 81/100 at about €4.1m. Data as of September 2026.
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Ezequiel Fernández is a tenacious defensive midfielder who excels in breaking up play and maintaining possession, positioning himself in the top 22% of his peers. His standout metrics for touches and duels showcase his ability to command the midfield, while his accurate long balls add an extra dimension to his game. With only 16 games missed over the last three seasons, he proves to be a durable asset for Bayer 04 Leverkusen, consistently contributing to their defensive stability.
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↗ | Liverpool FC | 25 | €33m | 93 | 83 |
| 2 | Rocco Reitzsimilar↗ | Borussia M'gladbach | 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 | €123m | 89 | 82 |
| 12 | Matías Vecinosimilar↗ | Lazio | 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 best replacement for Ezequiel Fernández?
By Doppel's fit score, Curtis Jones (Liverpool FC) is the closest profile to Ezequiel Fernández, with a 83/100 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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