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, Felix Uduokhai. Doppel rates Ethan Pinnock (Brentford) a 83/100 overall match — 92/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Dan Zagadou scores 84/100 at about €1.9m. Data as of September 2026.
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Nicolás Otamendi is a commanding ball-playing centre-back, showcasing elite qualities with a Sofascore rating in the top 1% of his positional peers. His ability to contribute offensively, with two goals and an impressive xG + xA, complements his defensive prowess, highlighted by strong tackling and interception stats. At 38, his durability is remarkable, having missed only one game in three seasons, making him an invaluable asset for Benfica.
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↗ | Brentford | 33 | €2.8m | 92 | 83 |
| 2 | Cristian Romerosimilar↗ | Tottenham Hotspur | 28 | €42m | 91 | 82 |
| 3 | Felix Uduokhaisimilar↗ | FC Augsburg | 29 | €3.2m | 91 | 82 |
| 4 | Gustaf Lagerbielkesimilar↗ | Sporting Braga | 26 | €10m | 91 | 83 |
| 5 | Dan Zagadousimilar↗ | VfB Stuttgart | 27 | €1.9m | 90 | 84 |
| 6 | Jacobo Ramónsimilar↗ | Como | 21 | €32m | 90 | 86 |
| 7 | Ross Sykessimilar↗ | Royale Union Saint-Gilloise | 27 | €4.9m | 90 | 87 |
| 8 | Ozan Kabaksimilar↗ | TSG Hoffenheim | 26 | €15m | 90 | 83 |
| 9 | Jimmy Dunnesimilar↗ | Queens Park Rangers | 29 | €4.8m | 90 | 84 |
| 10 | Philipp Sandersimilar↗ | Borussia M'gladbach | 28 | €4.2m | 89 | 85 |
| 11 | Strahinja Pavlovićsimilar↗ | AC Milan | 25 | €38m | 89 | 83 |
| 12 | Emre Cansimilar↗ | Borussia Dortmund | 32 | €3.2m | 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: Aerial duels won, Duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Duels won /90, Clearances /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Nicolás Otamendi?
By Doppel's fit score, Ethan Pinnock (Brentford) is the closest profile to Nicolás Otamendi, with a 83/100 overall match. Cristian Romero and Felix Uduokhai 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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