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 Tomáš Souček, Pepelu, Gonzalo Escalante. Doppel rates Tomáš Souček (West Ham United) a 77/100 overall match — 84/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Gonzalo Escalante scores 77/100 at about €400k. Data as of July 2026.
12 players most similar to Óscar Valentín
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tomáš Součeksimilar↗ | West Ham United | 28 | €9.7m | 84 | 77 |
| 2 | Pepelusimilar↗ | Valencia | 25 | €7.3m | 79 | 77 |
| 3 | Gonzalo Escalantesimilar↗ | Cádiz | 30 | €400k | 87 | 77 |
| 4 | Giulio Maggioresimilar↗ | Salernitana | 25 | €500k | 90 | 77 |
| 5 | Mikel Vesgasimilar↗ | Athletic Club | 30 | €1.2m | 84 | 76 |
| 6 | Philipp Sandersimilar↗ | Borussia M'gladbach | 27 | €4.2m | 91 | 76 |
| 7 | Jan Schöppnersimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 25 | €3.2m | 84 | 76 |
| 8 | Neil El Aynaouisimilar↗ | RC Lens | 23 | €22m | 80 | 76 |
| 9 | Christian Nørgaardsimilar↗ | Brentford | 30 | €4.8m | 88 | 76 |
| 10 | Casemirosimilar↗ | Manchester United | 33 | €5.5m | 83 | 76 |
| 11 | Abdoulaye Tourésimilar↗ | Le Havre | 30 | €2.4m | 77 | 76 |
| 12 | Emirhan İlkhansimilar↗ | Torino | 21 | €6.3m | 79 | 76 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Óscar Valentín
≈ 100% Óscar Valentín · strong: Aerial duels won, Clearances · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Clearances /90, Non-penalty goals /90
≈ 100% Óscar Valentín · strong: Sofascore rating, Accurate long balls · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Accurate long balls /90, Accurate crosses /90
≈ 100% Óscar Valentín · strong: Aerial duels won · medium reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Óscar Valentín?
By Doppel's fit score, Tomáš Souček (West Ham United) is the closest profile to Óscar Valentín, with a 77/100 overall match. Pepelu and Gonzalo Escalante are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Óscar Valentín?
Yes. Gonzalo Escalante (Cádiz) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 77/100 at roughly €400k.
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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