Players like Álvaro Peña
CM/CDM/CAMAlmere City FC · 2023/24 · ranked by tactical + market fitÁlvaro Peña's profile ↗
The players most similar to Álvaro Peña are Félix Lemaréchal, Dani Rodríguez, Christantus Uche. Doppel rates Félix Lemaréchal (Club Brugge KV) a 82/100 overall match — 91/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Dani Rodríguez scores 81/100 at about €100k. Data as of October 2026.
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Álvaro Peña is a tenacious defensive midfielder with a knack for winning possession in the attacking third, showcasing his aggressive, front-foot playing style. Despite a Sofascore rating placing him in the bottom 16% of his positional peers, his aerial prowess and ability to maintain duels make him a reliable presence on the pitch. With only five games missed in the last three seasons, Peña's durability adds to his value as a consistent performer for Almere City FC.
Strengths: Possession won in att. third, Aerial duels won, Successful dribbles. Availability: 5 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Álvaro Peña
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Félix Lemaréchalsimilar↗ | Club Brugge KV | 23 | €6.5m | 91 | 82 |
| 2 | Dani Rodríguezsimilar↗ | Leganés | 38 | €100k | 91 | 81 |
| 3 | Christantus Uchesimilar↗ | Getafe | 23 | €13m | 91 | 82 |
| 4 | Abdou Harrouisimilar↗ | Hellas Verona | 28 | €1.6m | 89 | 82 |
| 5 | Ansgar Knauffsimilar↗ | Eintracht Frankfurt | 24 | €16m | 89 | 82 |
| 6 | Juninho Bacunasimilar↗ | Gaziantep FK | 29 | €1.8m | 89 | 82 |
| 7 | Willum Thor Willumssonsimilar↗ | NEC Nijmegen | 28 | €1.5m | 88 | 82 |
| 8 | Eric Ebimbesimilar↗ | FC Schalke 04 | 26 | €6.5m | 88 | 83 |
| 9 | Irakli Yegoiansimilar↗ | Excelsior | 22 | €1.7m | 88 | 82 |
| 10 | Eliesse Ben Seghirsimilar↗ | Bayer 04 Leverkusen | 21 | €21m | 88 | 83 |
| 11 | Charles De Ketelaeresimilar↗ | Atalanta | 25 | €32m | 88 | 81 |
| 12 | Brajan Grudasimilar↗ | RB Leipzig | 22 | €29m | 87 | 83 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Álvaro Peña
≈ 100% Álvaro Peña · strong: Possession won in att. third, Successful dribbles · low reliability
Strengths: Possession won in att. third /90, Successful dribbles /90, Key passes /90
≈ 100% Álvaro Peña · strong: Accurate crosses, Possession won in att. third · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Possession won in att. third /90, Key passes /90
≈ 100% Álvaro Peña · strong: Aerial duels won, Duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Duels won /90, Possession won in att. third /90
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to Álvaro Peña?
Statistically, Félix Lemaréchal (Club Brugge KV) is the closest look-alike to Álvaro Peña — a 82/100 profile match (91/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
Who is the best replacement for Álvaro Peña?
By Doppel's fit score, Félix Lemaréchal (Club Brugge KV) is the closest profile to Álvaro Peña, with a 82/100 overall match. Dani Rodríguez and Christantus Uche are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Álvaro Peña?
Yes. Dani Rodríguez (Leganés) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 81/100 at roughly €100k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Álvaro Peña?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Álvaro Peña's 2023/24 season, then ranks central midfielders across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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