Players like Álvaro Peña
CM/CDM/CAMAlmere City FC · 2023/24 · ranked by tactical + market fitÁlvaro Peña's profile ↗
Álvaro Peña is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for Almere City FC in the Eredivisie. Players similar to Peña include Jakob Napoleon Romsaas from RC Sporting Charleroi, who has a fit score of 85/100, and Jackson from İstanbulspor, with a fit score of 84/100. Other comparable options are Sami Ouaissa and Noe Lebreton, both from NEC Nijmegen, both also fitting well into a similar role.
12 players most similar to Álvaro Peña
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jakob Napoleon Romsaassimilar↗ | RC Sporting Charleroi | 22 | €1.1m | 87 | 85 |
| 2 | Jacksonsimilar↗ | İstanbulspor | 27 | €200k | 88 | 85 |
| 3 | Sami Ouaissasimilar↗ | NEC Nijmegen | 22 | €8.2m | 86 | 84 |
| 4 | Noe Lebretonsimilar↗ | NEC Nijmegen | 22 | €4.1m | 87 | 83 |
| 5 | Eric Ebimbesimilar↗ | Eintracht Frankfurt | 26 | €6.5m | 88 | 83 |
| 6 | Ulrik Mathisensimilar↗ | SK Brann | 27 | €700k | 85 | 82 |
| 7 | Paul Nebelsimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 24 | €17m | 85 | 82 |
| 8 | Levi Smanssimilar↗ | SC Heerenveen | 23 | €1.4m | 84 | 82 |
| 9 | Eliesse Ben Seghirsimilar↗ | AS Monaco | 21 | €21m | 87 | 82 |
| 10 | Brajan Grudasimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 22 | €29m | 86 | 82 |
| 11 | Juninho Bacunasimilar↗ | Birmingham City | 29 | €1.8m | 88 | 82 |
| 12 | Joe Gelhardtsimilar↗ | Hull City | 24 | €15m | 84 | 82 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Álvaro Peña
≈ 100% Álvaro Peña · strong: Possession won in att. third, xG + xA · medium reliability
Strengths: Possession won in att. third /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Álvaro Peña · strong: Successful dribbles, Possession won in att. third · low reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Possession won in att. third /90
≈ 100% Álvaro Peña · strong: Successful dribbles, Big chances created · low reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Big chances created /90, xG + xA /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Álvaro Peña?
By Doppel's fit score, Jakob Napoleon Romsaas (RC Sporting Charleroi) is the closest profile to Álvaro Peña, with a 85/100 overall match. Jackson and Sami Ouaissa are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Álvaro Peña?
Yes. Jackson (İstanbulspor) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 85/100 at roughly €200k.
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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