Players like Ander Guevara
CM/CDMDeportivo Alavés · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitAnder Guevara's profile ↗
The players most similar to Ander Guevara are Darko Nejašmić, Ross Barkley, Kodai Sano. Doppel rates Darko Nejašmić (NEC Nijmegen) a 79/100 overall match — 89/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Ross Barkley scores 80/100 at about €3.6m. Data as of September 2026.
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Ander Guevara is a robust defensive midfielder known for his aerial prowess and reliability in duels, making him a valuable asset in disrupting opposition play. Despite a Sofascore rating placing him in the bottom 24% of his positional peers, his durability stands out with no games missed in the last three seasons. Guevara excels in accurate final-third passing and winning aerial duels, showcasing his ability to contribute defensively while maintaining possession effectively.
Strengths: Aerial duels won, Accurate final-third passes, Touches. Availability: no injuries recorded in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Ander Guevara
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Darko Nejašmićsimilar↗ | NEC Nijmegen | 27 | €4.1m | 89 | 79 |
| 2 | Ross Barkleysimilar↗ | Luton Town | 33 | €3.6m | 89 | 80 |
| 3 | Kodai Sanosimilar↗ | NEC Nijmegen | 23 | €13m | 89 | 80 |
| 4 | Édersonsimilar↗ | Atalanta | 27 | €43m | 88 | 80 |
| 5 | Nico O'Reillysimilar↗ | Manchester City | 21 | €76m | 87 | 81 |
| 6 | Johan Manzambisimilar↗ | SC Freiburg | 21 | €54m | 87 | 81 |
| 7 | Leon Goretzkasimilar↗ | FC Bayern München | 31 | €11m | 86 | 80 |
| 8 | Rodrisimilar↗ | Manchester City | 30 | €50m | 86 | 79 |
| 9 | Jan Schöppnersimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 27 | €3.2m | 86 | 79 |
| 10 | Tom Bischofsimilar↗ | TSG Hoffenheim | 21 | €39m | 85 | 79 |
| 11 | Matúš Berosimilar↗ | VfL Bochum 1848 | 31 | €900k | 85 | 80 |
| 12 | Dominik Szoboszlaisimilar↗ | Liverpool FC | 26 | €91m | 85 | 78 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Ander Guevara
≈ 100% Ander Guevara · strong: Aerial duels won, Clearances · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Clearances /90, Sofascore rating
≈ 100% Ander Guevara · strong: Successful dribbles, Shots · low reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Shots /90, Duels won /90
≈ 100% Ander Guevara · strong: Successful dribbles, Clearances · low reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Clearances /90, Big chances created /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Ander Guevara?
By Doppel's fit score, Darko Nejašmić (NEC Nijmegen) is the closest profile to Ander Guevara, with a 79/100 overall match. Ross Barkley and Kodai Sano are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Ander Guevara?
Yes. Ross Barkley (Luton Town) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 80/100 at roughly €3.6m.
How does Doppel find players similar to Ander Guevara?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Ander Guevara's 2025/26 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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