Players like Federico Valverde
CM/CDM/RBReal Madrid · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitFederico Valverde's profile ↗
The players most similar to Federico Valverde are Douglas Luiz, Joey Veerman, Ross Barkley. Doppel rates Douglas Luiz (Juventus) a 86/100 overall match — 95/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Ross Barkley scores 85/100 at about €3.6m. Data as of October 2026.
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Federico Valverde is a dynamic box-to-box midfielder with elite playmaking abilities, evident from his top 1% Sofascore rating among peers. Renowned for his accurate long balls and incisive passes into the final third, he also possesses a keen eye for goal, with impressive finishing stats. His reliability on the pitch is underscored by only eight missed games over the last three seasons, showcasing his durability and importance to Real Madrid's midfield engine.
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Accurate long balls, 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 | Douglas Luizsimilar↗ | Juventus | 28 | €19m | 95 | 86 |
| 2 | Joey Veermansimilar↗ | PSV Eindhoven | 28 | €26m | 95 | 86 |
| 3 | Ross Barkleysimilar↗ | Aston Villa | 33 | €3.6m | 95 | 85 |
| 4 | Leon Goretzkasimilar↗ | FC Bayern München | 31 | €11m | 95 | 85 |
| 5 | Nadiem Amirisimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 30 | €16m | 94 | 86 |
| 6 | Ivan Ilićsimilar↗ | Lecce | 25 | €6.8m | 94 | 87 |
| 7 | Tom Bischofsimilar↗ | FC Bayern München | 21 | €39m | 94 | 85 |
| 8 | Teun Koopmeinerssimilar↗ | Juventus | 28 | €13m | 94 | 86 |
| 9 | Brais Méndezsimilar↗ | Real Sociedad | 29 | €7.8m | 94 | 85 |
| 10 | Gjivai Zechiëlsimilar↗ | Feyenoord | 22 | €11m | 93 | 88 |
| 11 | Mathias Jensensimilar↗ | Brentford | 30 | €10m | 93 | 86 |
| 12 | Azzedine Ounahisimilar↗ | Girona FC | 26 | €10m | 93 | 85 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Federico Valverde
≈ 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
≈ 100% Federico Valverde · strong: Successful dribbles, Shots · low reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Shots /90, Duels won /90
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to Federico Valverde?
Statistically, Douglas Luiz (Juventus) is the closest look-alike to Federico Valverde — a 86/100 profile match (95/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
Who is the best replacement for Federico Valverde?
By Doppel's fit score, Douglas Luiz (Juventus) is the closest profile to Federico Valverde, with a 86/100 overall match. Joey Veerman and Ross Barkley are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Federico Valverde?
Yes. Ross Barkley (Aston Villa) 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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