Players like Christian Ordoñez
CM/CDMParma · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitChristian Ordoñez's profile ↗
The players most similar to Christian Ordoñez are Khalil Fayad, Kevin Sessa, Arne Engels. Doppel rates Khalil Fayad (Montpellier) a 77/100 overall match — 84/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Kevin Sessa scores 76/100 at about €800k. Data as of July 2026.
12 players most similar to Christian Ordoñez
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Khalil Fayadsimilar↗ | Montpellier | 22 | €1.5m | 84 | 77 |
| 2 | Kevin Sessasimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 26 | €800k | 74 | 76 |
| 3 | Arne Engelssimilar↗ | FC Augsburg | 23 | €21m | 85 | 75 |
| 4 | Paul Nebelsimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 24 | €17m | 72 | 75 |
| 5 | Jürgen Ekkelenkampsimilar↗ | Udinese | 26 | €10m | 80 | 75 |
| 6 | Lesley Ugochukwusimilar↗ | Burnley | 22 | €21m | 92 | 75 |
| 7 | Jens Castropsimilar↗ | Borussia M'gladbach | 23 | €9.3m | 77 | 75 |
| 8 | Eric Ebimbesimilar↗ | Eintracht Frankfurt | 26 | €6.5m | 72 | 74 |
| 9 | Jacopo Fazzinisimilar↗ | Empoli | 23 | €8.2m | 80 | 74 |
| 10 | Cesare Casadeisimilar↗ | Torino | 23 | €16m | 80 | 74 |
| 11 | Donny van de Beeksimilar↗ | Girona FC | 29 | €1.9m | 76 | 74 |
| 12 | Alberto Reinasimilar↗ | Real Oviedo | 29 | €1.8m | 79 | 74 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Christian Ordoñez
≈ 100% Christian Ordoñez · strong: Non-penalty goals, Finishing (npG − npxG · medium reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Duels won /90
≈ 100% Christian Ordoñez · strong: Shots, Non-penalty goals · medium reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Non-penalty goals /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Christian Ordoñez · strong: Finishing (npG − npxG, Accurate crosses · medium reliability
Strengths: Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Accurate crosses /90, Non-penalty goals /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Christian Ordoñez?
By Doppel's fit score, Khalil Fayad (Montpellier) is the closest profile to Christian Ordoñez, with a 77/100 overall match. Kevin Sessa and Arne Engels are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Christian Ordoñez?
Yes. Kevin Sessa (1. FC Heidenheim) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 76/100 at roughly €800k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Christian Ordoñez?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Christian Ordoñez'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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