Players like Mikel Villanueva
CB/LBVitória SC · 2024/25 · ranked by tactical + market fitMikel Villanueva's profile ↗
The players most similar to Mikel Villanueva are Sebastián Coates, Casper Widell, Isaak Touré. Doppel rates Sebastián Coates (Sporting CP) a 81/100 overall match — 86/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, John Brooks scores 80/100 at about €200k. Data as of July 2026.
12 players most similar to Mikel Villanueva
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sebastián Coatessimilar↗ | Sporting CP | 36 | €300k | 86 | 81 |
| 2 | Casper Widellsimilar↗ | Excelsior | 23 | €1.5m | 86 | 80 |
| 3 | Isaak Tourésimilar↗ | Lorient | 23 | €1.3m | 82 | 80 |
| 4 | John Brookssimilar↗ | TSG Hoffenheim | 33 | €200k | 86 | 80 |
| 5 | Dan Zagadousimilar↗ | VfB Stuttgart | 27 | €1.9m | 88 | 80 |
| 6 | Luka Vuškovićsimilar↗ | Hamburger SV | 19 | €64m | 83 | 79 |
| 7 | Malick Thiawsimilar↗ | Newcastle United | 25 | €41m | 85 | 79 |
| 8 | Kevin Dikssimilar↗ | Borussia M'gladbach | 30 | €4.8m | 83 | 79 |
| 9 | Anselmo Garcia McNultysimilar↗ | PEC Zwolle | 23 | €1.4m | 84 | 79 |
| 10 | Rio Hillensimilar↗ | NAC Breda | 23 | €700k | 84 | 79 |
| 11 | Jacobo Ramónsimilar↗ | Como | 21 | €32m | 80 | 79 |
| 12 | Jan Van den Berghsimilar↗ | NAC Breda | 32 | €800k | 81 | 79 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Mikel Villanueva
≈ 100% Mikel Villanueva · strong: Aerial duels won %, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Sofascore rating, Non-penalty goals /90
≈ 100% Mikel Villanueva · strong: Clearances, Accurate long balls · low reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Accurate long balls /90, Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% Mikel Villanueva · strong: Aerial duels won %, xG + xA · medium reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, xG + xA /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Mikel Villanueva?
By Doppel's fit score, Sebastián Coates (Sporting CP) is the closest profile to Mikel Villanueva, with a 81/100 overall match. Casper Widell and Isaak Touré are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Mikel Villanueva?
Yes. John Brooks (TSG Hoffenheim) plays a similar centre back role and rates 80/100 at roughly €200k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Mikel Villanueva?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Mikel Villanueva's 2024/25 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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