Players like Erick Pulgar
CM/CDMFlamengo · 2026 · ranked by tactical + market fitErick Pulgar's profile ↗
The players most similar to Erick Pulgar are Yannick Engelhardt, Youness Lachhab, Isma Ruiz. Doppel rates Yannick Engelhardt (SC Freiburg) a 78/100 overall match — 92/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Diego Barri scores 77/100 at about €500k. Data as of October 2026.
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Erick Pulgar is a robust defensive midfielder known for his aerial prowess and strong tackling ability, making him a key disruptor in midfield. With a Sofascore rating placing him in the top 27% of his positional peers, he excels in winning aerial duels and making critical interceptions. However, his injury history has limited his availability, which could impact his overall reliability for the team.
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Tackles + interceptions, Aerial duels won. Availability: 42 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Erick Pulgar
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Yannick Engelhardtsimilar↗ | SC Freiburg | 25 | €6.5m | 92 | 78 |
| 2 | Youness Lachhabsimilar↗ | AD Ceuta | 28 | €800k | 91 | 79 |
| 3 | Isma Ruizsimilar↗ | Córdoba | 25 | €1.5m | 89 | 78 |
| 4 | Diego Barrisimilar↗ | CD Castellón | 31 | €500k | 89 | 77 |
| 5 | Enric Llansanasimilar↗ | RSC Anderlecht | 25 | €2.1m | 88 | 79 |
| 6 | Unai Vencedorsimilar↗ | Levante UD | 26 | €1.5m | 88 | 78 |
| 7 | Darko Nejašmićsimilar↗ | NEC Nijmegen | 27 | €4.1m | 87 | 78 |
| 8 | Damián Bobadillasimilar↗ | São Paulo | 25 | €6.4m | 87 | 78 |
| 9 | Abdellah Baallalsimilar↗ | Clermont Foot | 22 | €100k | 87 | 79 |
| 10 | Beñat Gerenabarrenasimilar↗ | Athletic Club | 23 | €1.0m | 87 | 79 |
| 11 | Andreas Müllersimilar↗ | Karlsruher SC | 26 | €800k | 87 | 77 |
| 12 | Matias Siltanensimilar↗ | Djurgårdens IF | 19 | €10m | 86 | 77 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Erick Pulgar
≈ 100% Erick Pulgar · strong: Aerial duels won %, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Sofascore rating
≈ 100% Erick Pulgar · strong: Aerial duels won % · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %
≈ 100% Erick Pulgar · strong: Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to Erick Pulgar?
Statistically, Yannick Engelhardt (SC Freiburg) is the closest look-alike to Erick Pulgar — a 78/100 profile match (92/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
Who is the best replacement for Erick Pulgar?
By Doppel's fit score, Yannick Engelhardt (SC Freiburg) is the closest profile to Erick Pulgar, with a 78/100 overall match. Youness Lachhab and Isma Ruiz are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Erick Pulgar?
Yes. Diego Barri (CD Castellón) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 77/100 at roughly €500k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Erick Pulgar?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Erick Pulgar'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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