Players like Damián Bobadilla
CM/CDMSão Paulo · 2026 · ranked by tactical + market fitDamián Bobadilla's profile ↗
The players most similar to Damián Bobadilla are Joe Hodge, Carlos Dotor, Christian Eriksen. Doppel rates Joe Hodge (Tondela) a 82/100 overall match — 93/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Joe Hodge scores 82/100 at about €700k. Data as of October 2026.
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Damián Bobadilla is a dynamic box-to-box midfielder, showcasing a knack for scoring and contributing offensively from deep positions. With a Sofascore rating in the top 36% of his peers, he excels in non-penalty goals and aerial duels, making him a versatile asset in midfield. His ability to deliver accurate final-third passes adds to his playmaking prowess, while his durability is evident with just six games missed over the last three seasons, underlining his reliability on the pitch.
Strengths: Non-penalty goals, Aerial duels won %, Finishing (npG − npxG /90). Availability: 6 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Damián Bobadilla
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Joe Hodgesimilar↗ | Tondela | 24 | €700k | 93 | 82 |
| 2 | Carlos Dotorsimilar↗ | Málaga CF | 25 | €1.2m | 93 | 82 |
| 3 | Christian Eriksensimilar↗ | VfL Wolfsburg | 34 | €2.4m | 90 | 85 |
| 4 | Max Birdsimilar↗ | Bristol City | 26 | €2.4m | 89 | 84 |
| 5 | Doğucan Haspolatsimilar↗ | KVC Westerlo | 26 | €5.2m | 89 | 82 |
| 6 | Louis Moutonsimilar↗ | Angers | 24 | €4.1m | 89 | 82 |
| 7 | Tygo Landsimilar↗ | FC Groningen | 20 | €2.3m | 89 | 82 |
| 8 | Serginhosimilar↗ | Santa Clara | 27 | €2.8m | 89 | 82 |
| 9 | Rihito Yamamotosimilar↗ | Sint-Truidense VV | 25 | €7.4m | 89 | 82 |
| 10 | Jens Toornstrasimilar↗ | Sparta Rotterdam | 37 | €200k | 88 | 83 |
| 11 | Lincolnsimilar↗ | FC Alverca | 28 | €3.7m | 88 | 82 |
| 12 | Kartal Kayra Yılmazsimilar↗ | Beşiktaş JK | 26 | €2.4m | 88 | 82 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Damián Bobadilla
≈ 100% Damián Bobadilla · medium reliability
≈ 100% Damián Bobadilla · strong: Key passes, Big chances created · low reliability
Strengths: Key passes /90, Big chances created /90
≈ 100% Damián Bobadilla · strong: Big chances created, Key passes · low reliability
Strengths: Big chances created /90, Key passes /90, xG + xA /90
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to Damián Bobadilla?
Statistically, Joe Hodge (Tondela) is the closest look-alike to Damián Bobadilla — a 82/100 profile match (93/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
Who is the best replacement for Damián Bobadilla?
By Doppel's fit score, Joe Hodge (Tondela) is the closest profile to Damián Bobadilla, with a 82/100 overall match. Carlos Dotor and Christian Eriksen are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Damián Bobadilla?
Yes. Joe Hodge (Tondela) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 82/100 at roughly €700k.
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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