Players like Aitor Paredes
CBAthletic Club · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitAitor Paredes's profile ↗
The players most similar to Aitor Paredes are Nobel Mendy, Konstantinos Koulierakis, Kike Salas. Doppel rates Nobel Mendy (Rayo Vallecano) a 83/100 overall match — 93/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, André Ramalho scores 84/100 at about €800k. Data as of September 2026.
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Aitor Paredes is a reliable, ball-playing centre-back known for his accurate long balls and composure under pressure. With a Sofascore rating that places him among the lower echelons of his positional peers, he still showcases significant strengths, particularly in distribution and involvement in build-up play, as evidenced by his high touches per game. His durability is a standout quality, having missed only four games over the past three seasons, making him a dependable presence in defense.
Strengths: Accurate long balls, Touches. Availability: 4 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Aitor Paredes
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nobel Mendysimilar↗ | Rayo Vallecano | 22 | €7.7m | 93 | 83 |
| 2 | Konstantinos Koulierakissimilar↗ | VfL Wolfsburg | 23 | €24m | 91 | 85 |
| 3 | Kike Salassimilar↗ | Sevilla | 24 | €15m | 91 | 83 |
| 4 | Dan Zagadousimilar↗ | VfB Stuttgart | 27 | €1.9m | 90 | 84 |
| 5 | Ozan Kabaksimilar↗ | TSG Hoffenheim | 26 | €15m | 90 | 84 |
| 6 | André Ramalhosimilar↗ | PSV Eindhoven | 34 | €800k | 90 | 84 |
| 7 | Fabian Schärsimilar↗ | Newcastle United | 35 | €3.9m | 90 | 83 |
| 8 | Justin De Haassimilar↗ | Famalicão | 26 | €7.7m | 90 | 83 |
| 9 | Ismaelo Ganiousimilar↗ | RC Lens | 21 | €19m | 90 | 84 |
| 10 | Dominik Kohrsimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 32 | €1.9m | 90 | 83 |
| 11 | Maik Nawrockisimilar↗ | Hannover 96 | 25 | €1.4m | 90 | 84 |
| 12 | Ross Sykessimilar↗ | Royale Union Saint-Gilloise | 27 | €4.9m | 89 | 86 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Aitor Paredes
≈ 100% Aitor Paredes · strong: Clearances, Non-penalty goals · medium reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Non-penalty goals /90, Touches /90
≈ 100% Aitor Paredes · strong: Non-penalty goals, xG + xA · low reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, xG + xA /90, Shots /90
≈ 100% Aitor Paredes · strong: Shots, Non-penalty goals · low reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Non-penalty goals /90, Duels won /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Aitor Paredes?
By Doppel's fit score, Nobel Mendy (Rayo Vallecano) is the closest profile to Aitor Paredes, with a 83/100 overall match. Konstantinos Koulierakis and Kike Salas are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Aitor Paredes?
Yes. André Ramalho (PSV Eindhoven) plays a similar centre back role and rates 84/100 at roughly €800k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Aitor Paredes?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Aitor Paredes's 2025/26 season, then ranks centre backs across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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