Players like Felipe Loyola
CM/CDM/RBCA Independiente · 2025 · ranked by tactical + market fitFelipe Loyola's profile ↗
The players most similar to Felipe Loyola are Dirk Wanner Proper, Yassine Titraoui, Filippo Ranocchia. Doppel rates Dirk Wanner Proper (NEC Nijmegen) a 83/100 overall match — 90/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Daniel Requena scores 81/100 at about €1.0m. Data as of September 2026.
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Felipe Loyola is a dynamic box-to-box midfielder with a knack for finding the back of the net, showcasing elite finishing skills that place him in the top 2% of his peers. His impressive Sofascore rating highlights his quality, as he consistently contributes with seven goals this season while maintaining excellent durability, having missed only five games in the last three years. While his playmaking metrics may not stand out, his ability to score and impact the game makes him a valuable asset in midfield.
Strengths: Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Non-penalty goals, Sofascore rating. Availability: 5 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Felipe Loyola
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dirk Wanner Propersimilar↗ | NEC Nijmegen | 24 | €1.4m | 90 | 83 |
| 2 | Yassine Titraouisimilar↗ | RC Sporting Charleroi | 23 | €7.2m | 90 | 82 |
| 3 | Filippo Ranocchiasimilar↗ | Palermo | 25 | €3.9m | 89 | 82 |
| 4 | Nayel Mehssatousimilar↗ | KV Kortrijk | 24 | €1.5m | 89 | 81 |
| 5 | Jochem Ritmeester van de Kampsimilar↗ | SC Telstar | 23 | €1.6m | 89 | 83 |
| 6 | Daniel Requenasimilar↗ | Córdoba | 22 | €1.0m | 89 | 81 |
| 7 | Victor Torpsimilar↗ | Coventry City | 27 | €15m | 88 | 82 |
| 8 | Ibrahim Olawoyinsimilar↗ | Çaykur Rizespor | 29 | €2.1m | 88 | 82 |
| 9 | Laurin Curdasimilar↗ | SC Paderborn 07 | 25 | €2.8m | 87 | 83 |
| 10 | Lewis Fergusonsimilar↗ | Bologna | 27 | €13m | 86 | 81 |
| 11 | Irakli Yegoiansimilar↗ | Excelsior | 22 | €1.7m | 86 | 84 |
| 12 | Gjivai Zechiëlsimilar↗ | FC Utrecht | 22 | €11m | 86 | 84 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Felipe Loyola
≈ 100% Felipe Loyola · strong: Finishing (npG − npxG, Non-penalty goals · low reliability
Strengths: Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Non-penalty goals /90, Sofascore rating
≈ 100% Felipe Loyola · strong: Accurate long balls, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Sofascore rating, Finishing (npG − npxG /90)
≈ 100% Felipe Loyola · strong: Sofascore rating, Accurate crosses · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Accurate crosses /90, Shots /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Felipe Loyola?
By Doppel's fit score, Dirk Wanner Proper (NEC Nijmegen) is the closest profile to Felipe Loyola, with a 83/100 overall match. Yassine Titraoui and Filippo Ranocchia are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Felipe Loyola?
Yes. Daniel Requena (Córdoba) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 81/100 at roughly €1.0m.
How does Doppel find players similar to Felipe Loyola?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Felipe Loyola's 2025 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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