Players like Erick Pulgar
CM/CDMFlamengo · 2020/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitErick Pulgar's profile ↗
The players most similar to Erick Pulgar are Sverre Hakami Sandal, Enric Llansana, Neil El Aynaoui. Doppel rates Sverre Hakami Sandal (KFUM Oslo) a 80/100 overall match — 86/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Sverre Hakami Sandal scores 80/100 at about €800k. Data as of July 2026.
12 players most similar to Erick Pulgar
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sverre Hakami Sandalsimilar↗ | KFUM Oslo | 23 | €800k | 86 | 80 |
| 2 | Enric Llansanasimilar↗ | Go Ahead Eagles | 25 | €2.1m | 88 | 79 |
| 3 | Neil El Aynaouisimilar↗ | RC Lens | 25 | €22m | 85 | 79 |
| 4 | Carel Eitingsimilar↗ | Sparta Rotterdam | 28 | €1.3m | 79 | 79 |
| 5 | Matias Siltanensimilar↗ | Djurgårdens IF | 19 | €10m | 89 | 79 |
| 6 | Darko Nejašmićsimilar↗ | NEC Nijmegen | 27 | €4.1m | 88 | 78 |
| 7 | Kristoffer Askildsensimilar↗ | Viking FK | 25 | €2.8m | 84 | 78 |
| 8 | Noah Naujokssimilar↗ | Excelsior | 24 | €1.4m | 72 | 78 |
| 9 | Damián Bobadillasimilar↗ | São Paulo | 25 | €6.4m | 87 | 78 |
| 10 | Joan Jordánsimilar↗ | Deportivo Alavés | 32 | €1.0m | 78 | 78 |
| 11 | Sydie Pecksimilar↗ | Sheffield United | 22 | €15m | 78 | 78 |
| 12 | Joe Bellsimilar↗ | Viking FK | 27 | €3.6m | 83 | 78 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Erick Pulgar
≈ 100% Erick Pulgar · strong: Aerial duels won %, Tackles + interceptions · medium reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Tackles + interceptions /90, Duels won /90
≈ 100% Erick Pulgar · strong: Aerial duels won, Duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Duels won /90, Clearances /90
≈ 100% Erick Pulgar · strong: Finishing (npG − npxG, Non-penalty goals · medium reliability
Strengths: Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Non-penalty goals /90, Accurate crosses /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Erick Pulgar?
By Doppel's fit score, Sverre Hakami Sandal (KFUM Oslo) is the closest profile to Erick Pulgar, with a 80/100 overall match. Enric Llansana and Neil El Aynaoui are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Erick Pulgar?
Yes. Sverre Hakami Sandal (KFUM Oslo) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 80/100 at roughly €800k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Erick Pulgar?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Erick Pulgar's 2020/26 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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