Players like Brayan Medina
CB/LBTondela · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitBrayan Medina's profile ↗
The players most similar to Brayan Medina are Nicolás Valentini, Rio Hillen, Kacper Potulski. Doppel rates Nicolás Valentini (Hellas Verona) a 85/100 overall match — 95/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Rio Hillen scores 85/100 at about €700k. Data as of September 2026.
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Brayan Medina is a robust defensive presence, excelling as a ball-winning centre-back known for his aerial prowess and tenacious tackling. Despite a Sofascore rating in the bottom 16% of his peers, his top-tier metrics in clearances and duels showcase his ability to disrupt opposition attacks effectively. With an impressive track record of availability, having missed no games in the last three seasons, Medina remains a reliable option in the backline, bringing durability and grit to any defensive setup.
Strengths: Clearances, Duels won, Tackles + interceptions. Availability: no injuries recorded in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Brayan Medina
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nicolás Valentinisimilar↗ | Hellas Verona | 25 | €3.1m | 95 | 85 |
| 2 | Rio Hillensimilar↗ | NAC Breda | 23 | €700k | 95 | 85 |
| 3 | Kacper Potulskisimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 19 | €17m | 91 | 83 |
| 4 | Leopold Querfeldsimilar↗ | 1. FC Union Berlin | 23 | €19m | 89 | 84 |
| 5 | Andrea Carbonisimilar↗ | Monza | 25 | €2.8m | 89 | 82 |
| 6 | Michał Heliksimilar↗ | Oxford United | 31 | €1.0m | 89 | 84 |
| 7 | Justin Hubnersimilar↗ | Fortuna Sittard | 23 | €1.0m | 89 | 85 |
| 8 | Enrique Lofolomosimilar↗ | SV Zulte Waregem | 26 | €1.1m | 88 | 82 |
| 9 | Jacobo Ramónsimilar↗ | Como | 21 | €32m | 88 | 84 |
| 10 | Kevin Dikssimilar↗ | Borussia M'gladbach | 30 | €4.8m | 88 | 82 |
| 11 | Caleb Taylorsimilar↗ | Millwall | 23 | €4.6m | 88 | 83 |
| 12 | Tuur Rommenssimilar↗ | KVC Westerlo | 23 | €7.3m | 87 | 82 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Brayan Medina
≈ 100% Brayan Medina · strong: Clearances, Aerial duels won · medium reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Aerial duels won /90, Duels won /90
≈ 100% Brayan Medina · strong: Duels won, Clearances · medium reliability
Strengths: Duels won /90, Clearances /90, Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% Brayan Medina · strong: Shots, Clearances · medium reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Clearances /90, Aerial duels won /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Brayan Medina?
By Doppel's fit score, Nicolás Valentini (Hellas Verona) is the closest profile to Brayan Medina, with a 85/100 overall match. Rio Hillen and Kacper Potulski are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Brayan Medina?
Yes. Rio Hillen (NAC Breda) plays a similar centre back role and rates 85/100 at roughly €700k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Brayan Medina?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Brayan Medina'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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