Players like Damián Bobadilla
CM/CDMSão Paulo · 2026 · ranked by tactical + market fitDamián Bobadilla's profile ↗
The players most similar to Damián Bobadilla are Kristian Hlynsson, Christian Eriksen, Max Bird. Doppel rates Kristian Hlynsson (FC Twente) a 85/100 overall match — 86/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Christian Eriksen scores 85/100 at about €2.4m. Data as of July 2026.
12 players most similar to Damián Bobadilla
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kristian Hlynssonsimilar↗ | FC Twente | 22 | €5.7m | 86 | 85 |
| 2 | Christian Eriksensimilar↗ | VfL Wolfsburg | 34 | €2.4m | 90 | 85 |
| 3 | Max Birdsimilar↗ | Bristol City | 26 | €2.4m | 89 | 84 |
| 4 | Adil Aouchichesimilar↗ | Sunderland | 24 | €3.8m | 87 | 84 |
| 5 | Mohamed Ihattarensimilar↗ | Fortuna Sittard | 24 | €3.2m | 83 | 84 |
| 6 | Nuno Santossimilar↗ | Vitória SC | 27 | €2.7m | 87 | 84 |
| 7 | Håkon Evjensimilar↗ | Bodø/Glimt | 26 | €4.8m | 87 | 84 |
| 8 | Bruno Zapellisimilar↗ | Athletico | 24 | €4.7m | 86 | 83 |
| 9 | Ajdin Hrustićsimilar↗ | Heracles Almelo | 30 | €600k | 87 | 83 |
| 10 | Alfie Devinesimilar↗ | Preston North End | 22 | €8.2m | 86 | 83 |
| 11 | Levi Smanssimilar↗ | SC Heerenveen | 23 | €1.4m | 83 | 83 |
| 12 | Carel Eitingsimilar↗ | Sparta Rotterdam | 28 | €1.3m | 86 | 83 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Damián Bobadilla
≈ 100% Damián Bobadilla · strong: Shots, Non-penalty goals · low reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Non-penalty goals /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Damián Bobadilla · strong: Big chances created, xG + xA · low reliability
Strengths: Big chances created /90, xG + xA /90, Key passes /90
≈ 100% Damián Bobadilla · strong: Sofascore rating, Key passes · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Key passes /90, Accurate crosses /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Damián Bobadilla?
By Doppel's fit score, Kristian Hlynsson (FC Twente) is the closest profile to Damián Bobadilla, with a 85/100 overall match. Christian Eriksen and Max Bird are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Damián Bobadilla?
Yes. Christian Eriksen (VfL Wolfsburg) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 85/100 at roughly €2.4m.
How does Doppel find players similar to Damián Bobadilla?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Damián Bobadilla'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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