Players like Brayan Medina
CB/LBTondela · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitBrayan Medina's profile ↗
Brayan Medina is a centre-back/left-back for Tondela in the Primeira Liga, with 25 appearances in the 2025/26 season. Players similar to Medina include Nicolás Valentini from Hellas Verona, who has a fit score of 85/100, and Rio Hillen from NAC Breda, also at 85/100. Both players offer comparable roles and statistical profiles, making them suitable alternatives for clubs seeking a player with Medina's attributes.
About Brayan Medina
Brayan Medina is a robust defensive specialist, excelling as a centre-back with strong aerial presence and tenacity in duels. His impressive metrics in clearances and tackles showcase his ability to disrupt opposition attacks, making him a reliable last line of defense. Despite a lower overall quality rating, his durability stands out, having missed no games in three seasons, underscoring his reliability and commitment on the pitch.
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 · data: Sofascore, 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?
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