Players like Óscar Valentín
CM/CDMRayo Vallecano · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitÓscar Valentín's profile ↗
The players most similar to Óscar Valentín are Philipp Sander, Eric Martel, Stanko Jurić. Doppel rates Philipp Sander (Borussia M'gladbach) a 79/100 overall match — 92/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Giulio Maggiore scores 79/100 at about €500k. Data as of September 2026.
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Óscar Valentín is a tenacious defensive midfielder, excelling in breaking up play with elite tackling and interception rates. With a Sofascore rating placing him in the top 49% of his positional peers, his durability shines through with no missed games in the last three seasons, showcasing his reliability. While not a creative force in attack, his ability to dominate duels and provide defensive cover makes him a vital asset in the engine room for Rayo Vallecano.
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions, Duels won, Clearances. Availability: no injuries recorded in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Óscar Valentín
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Philipp Sandersimilar↗ | Borussia M'gladbach | 28 | €4.2m | 92 | 79 |
| 2 | Eric Martelsimilar↗ | 1. FC Köln | 24 | €8.2m | 91 | 78 |
| 3 | Stanko Jurićsimilar↗ | Real Valladolid | 30 | €1.1m | 90 | 78 |
| 4 | Giulio Maggioresimilar↗ | Salernitana | 28 | €500k | 90 | 79 |
| 5 | Mauricio Benitezsimilar↗ | Royal Antwerp FC | 22 | €2.3m | 90 | 78 |
| 6 | Carlo Sickingersimilar↗ | SV 07 Elversberg | 29 | €500k | 89 | 77 |
| 7 | Enric Llansanasimilar↗ | Go Ahead Eagles | 25 | €2.1m | 89 | 80 |
| 8 | José Gragerasimilar↗ | Espanyol | 26 | €1.3m | 88 | 77 |
| 9 | Darko Nejašmićsimilar↗ | NEC Nijmegen | 27 | €4.1m | 87 | 78 |
| 10 | Roberto Gagliardinisimilar↗ | Monza | 32 | €1.2m | 87 | 77 |
| 11 | Florian Flicksimilar↗ | 1. FC Nürnberg | 26 | €700k | 87 | 77 |
| 12 | Manu Morlanessimilar↗ | Mallorca | 27 | €2.2m | 87 | 77 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Óscar Valentín
≈ 100% Óscar Valentín · strong: Clearances, Tackles + interceptions · low reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Tackles + interceptions /90, Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% Óscar Valentín · strong: Clearances, Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Aerial duels won /90, Sofascore rating
≈ 100% Óscar Valentín · strong: Aerial duels won, Tackles + interceptions · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Tackles + interceptions /90, Aerial duels won %
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Óscar Valentín?
By Doppel's fit score, Philipp Sander (Borussia M'gladbach) is the closest profile to Óscar Valentín, with a 79/100 overall match. Eric Martel and Stanko Jurić are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Óscar Valentín?
Yes. Giulio Maggiore (Salernitana) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 79/100 at roughly €500k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Óscar Valentín?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Óscar Valentín'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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