Players like Federico Valverde
CM/RB/CDMReal Madrid · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitFederico Valverde's profile ↗
The players most similar to Federico Valverde are Dominik Szoboszlai, Douglas Luiz, Joey Veerman. Doppel rates Dominik Szoboszlai (Liverpool FC) a 85/100 overall match — 96/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Ross Barkley scores 85/100 at about €3.6m. Data as of September 2026.
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Federico Valverde is a dynamic box-to-box midfielder known for his exceptional passing range and goal-scoring ability. With a top 2% Sofascore rating among his peers, he excels in delivering accurate long balls and final-third passes, making him a key playmaker for Real Madrid. His finishing prowess further enhances his impact, while his durability is a plus, having missed only 8 games in the last three seasons. Valverde’s versatility and quality make him a vital asset in any midfield setup.
Strengths: Accurate long balls, Sofascore rating, Accurate final-third passes. Availability: 8 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Federico Valverde
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dominik Szoboszlaisimilar↗ | Liverpool FC | 26 | €91m | 96 | 85 |
| 2 | Douglas Luizsimilar↗ | Aston Villa | 28 | €19m | 95 | 86 |
| 3 | Joey Veermansimilar↗ | PSV Eindhoven | 28 | €26m | 95 | 86 |
| 4 | Ross Barkleysimilar↗ | Luton Town | 33 | €3.6m | 95 | 85 |
| 5 | Leon Goretzkasimilar↗ | FC Bayern München | 31 | €11m | 95 | 85 |
| 6 | Nadiem Amirisimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 30 | €16m | 94 | 86 |
| 7 | Édersonsimilar↗ | Atalanta | 27 | €43m | 94 | 85 |
| 8 | Ivan Ilićsimilar↗ | Torino | 25 | €6.8m | 94 | 87 |
| 9 | Tom Bischofsimilar↗ | TSG Hoffenheim | 21 | €39m | 94 | 85 |
| 10 | Teun Koopmeinerssimilar↗ | Atalanta | 28 | €13m | 94 | 86 |
| 11 | Brais Méndezsimilar↗ | Real Sociedad | 29 | €7.8m | 94 | 85 |
| 12 | Gjivai Zechiëlsimilar↗ | FC Utrecht | 22 | €11m | 93 | 88 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Federico Valverde
≈ 100% Federico Valverde · strong: Accurate crosses, Accurate final-third passes · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Accurate final-third passes /90, Key passes /90
≈ 100% Federico Valverde · strong: xG + xA, Touches · low reliability
Strengths: xG + xA /90, Touches /90, Sofascore rating
≈ 100% Federico Valverde · strong: Key passes, Accurate crosses · low reliability
Strengths: Key passes /90, Accurate crosses /90, Sofascore rating
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Federico Valverde?
By Doppel's fit score, Dominik Szoboszlai (Liverpool FC) is the closest profile to Federico Valverde, with a 85/100 overall match. Douglas Luiz and Joey Veerman are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Federico Valverde?
Yes. Ross Barkley (Luton Town) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 85/100 at roughly €3.6m.
How does Doppel find players similar to Federico Valverde?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Federico Valverde'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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