Players like Fausto Vera
CM/CDMRiver Plate · 2026 · ranked by tactical + market fitFausto Vera's profile ↗
Fausto Vera is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for River Plate in the Argentine Liga Profesional, with 17 appearances in 2026. Players similar to Vera include Oumar Ngom from Pau FC, who has a fit score of 78/100, and Nicolas Schiavi from Carrarese, with a fit score of 77/100. Other notable mentions are Matheus Pereira of Eibar and Ethan Galbraith from Swansea City, both also fitting well into a comparable role.
About Fausto Vera
Fausto Vera is a dynamic, shot-oriented central midfielder, showcasing a knack for finding the net with an impressive shots per 90 in the top 8% of his peers. With a Sofascore rating placing him among the top 44% of positional players, he demonstrates solid overall quality and durability, missing only nine games in three seasons. While he may not excel in creating big chances or winning duels, his goal-scoring ability makes him a valuable asset in the midfield.
Strengths: Shots. Availability: 9 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Fausto Vera
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Oumar Ngomsimilar↗ | Pau FC | 22 | €2.7m | 90 | 78 |
| 2 | Nicolas Schiavisimilar↗ | Carrarese | 31 | €400k | 89 | 77 |
| 3 | Matheus Pereirasimilar↗ | Eibar | 28 | €2.6m | 88 | 77 |
| 4 | Ethan Galbraithsimilar↗ | Swansea City | 25 | €2.6m | 88 | 77 |
| 5 | Jandro Orellanasimilar↗ | FC Andorra | 26 | €1.0m | 87 | 78 |
| 6 | Iván Morantesimilar↗ | Burgos Club de Fútbol | 25 | €1.0m | 87 | 77 |
| 7 | Iyad Mohamedsimilar↗ | Pau FC | 25 | €400k | 86 | 77 |
| 8 | Daniel Requenasimilar↗ | Córdoba | 22 | €1.0m | 85 | 78 |
| 9 | Dirk Wanner Propersimilar↗ | NEC Nijmegen | 24 | €1.4m | 84 | 77 |
| 10 | Thomas Claessimilar↗ | SV Zulte Waregem | 22 | €1.5m | 84 | 77 |
| 11 | Yassine Titraouisimilar↗ | RC Sporting Charleroi | 23 | €7.2m | 83 | 77 |
| 12 | Marc Domenechsimilar↗ | FC Andorra | 24 | €700k | 83 | 76 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Fausto Vera
≈ 100% Fausto Vera · strong: Shots · medium reliability
Strengths: Shots /90
≈ 100% Fausto Vera · strong: Sofascore rating, Aerial duels won % · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Aerial duels won %
≈ 100% Fausto Vera · strong: Accurate long balls, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Sofascore rating
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Fausto Vera?
By Doppel's fit score, Oumar Ngom (Pau FC) is the closest profile to Fausto Vera, with a 78/100 overall match. Nicolas Schiavi and Matheus Pereira are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Fausto Vera?
Yes. Nicolas Schiavi (Carrarese) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 77/100 at roughly €400k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Fausto Vera?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Fausto Vera's 2026 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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