Players like Nicolás Otamendi
CBBenfica · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitNicolás Otamendi's profile ↗
The players most similar to Nicolás Otamendi are Ethan Pinnock, Cristian Romero, Gustaf Lagerbielke. Doppel rates Ethan Pinnock (Coventry City) a 82/100 overall match — 92/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Dan Zagadou scores 84/100 at about €1.9m. Data as of October 2026.
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Nicolás Otamendi is an elite, ball-playing centre-back who excels in both defensive solidity and contributing to the attack. With a top 1% Sofascore rating among his peers, he showcases impressive shot production and xG+xA contributions, making him a dual threat. His durability is remarkable, having missed only one game in the last three seasons, underlining his reliability at the back. While not known for his finishing, his overall impact on the game is undeniable, combining defensive prowess with offensive support.
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Shots, xG + xA. Availability: 1 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Nicolás Otamendi
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ethan Pinnocksimilar↗ | Coventry City | 33 | €2.8m | 92 | 82 |
| 2 | Cristian Romerosimilar↗ | Atlético Madrid | 28 | €46m | 91 | 82 |
| 3 | Gustaf Lagerbielkesimilar↗ | Sporting Braga | 26 | €10m | 91 | 83 |
| 4 | Dan Zagadousimilar↗ | VfB Stuttgart | 27 | €1.9m | 90 | 84 |
| 5 | Jacobo Ramónsimilar↗ | Como | 21 | €32m | 90 | 86 |
| 6 | Ross Sykessimilar↗ | Royale Union Saint-Gilloise | 27 | €4.9m | 90 | 87 |
| 7 | Ozan Kabaksimilar↗ | TSG Hoffenheim | 26 | €15m | 90 | 83 |
| 8 | Jimmy Dunnesimilar↗ | Queens Park Rangers | 29 | €4.8m | 90 | 84 |
| 9 | Philipp Sandersimilar↗ | Borussia M'gladbach | 28 | €4.2m | 89 | 85 |
| 10 | Strahinja Pavlovićsimilar↗ | AC Milan | 25 | €38m | 89 | 83 |
| 11 | Emre Cansimilar↗ | Borussia Dortmund | 32 | €3.2m | 89 | 82 |
| 12 | Juan Foythsimilar↗ | Villarreal | 28 | €8.6m | 89 | 82 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Nicolás Otamendi
≈ 100% Nicolás Otamendi · strong: Aerial duels won, Duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Duels won /90, Clearances /90
≈ 100% Nicolás Otamendi · strong: Touches, Non-penalty goals · low reliability
Strengths: Touches /90, Non-penalty goals /90, Accurate final-third passes /90
≈ 100% Nicolás Otamendi · strong: Accurate final-third passes, Aerial duels won % · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate final-third passes /90, Aerial duels won %, Aerial duels won /90
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to Nicolás Otamendi?
Statistically, Ethan Pinnock (Coventry City) is the closest look-alike to Nicolás Otamendi — a 82/100 profile match (92/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
Who is the best replacement for Nicolás Otamendi?
By Doppel's fit score, Ethan Pinnock (Coventry City) is the closest profile to Nicolás Otamendi, with a 82/100 overall match. Cristian Romero and Gustaf Lagerbielke are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Nicolás Otamendi?
Yes. Dan Zagadou (VfB Stuttgart) plays a similar centre back role and rates 84/100 at roughly €1.9m.
How does Doppel find players similar to Nicolás Otamendi?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Nicolás Otamendi's 2025/26 season, then ranks centre backs across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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