Players like Nicolás de la Cruz
CM/CDM/CAMFlamengo · 2025 · ranked by tactical + market fitNicolás de la Cruz's profile ↗
The players most similar to Nicolás de la Cruz are Jakub Kałuziński, Pepelu, Nicolas Madsen. Doppel rates Jakub Kałuziński (Başakşehir FK) a 80/100 overall match — 91/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Jakub Kałuziński scores 80/100 at about €2.3m. Data as of October 2026.
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Nicolás de la Cruz is a tactically astute central midfielder, excelling in aerial duels and orchestrating play with precision in the final third. With a Sofascore rating placing him in the top 34% of his positional peers, he demonstrates strong passing ability and a high volume of touches, making him a reliable presence in midfield. However, his injury history raises concerns about durability, which could impact his contributions over time.
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Accurate final-third passes, Touches. Availability: 51 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Nicolás de la Cruz
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jakub Kałuzińskisimilar↗ | Başakşehir FK | 24 | €2.3m | 91 | 80 |
| 2 | Pepelusimilar↗ | Valencia | 28 | €7.3m | 91 | 83 |
| 3 | Nicolas Madsensimilar↗ | Queens Park Rangers | 26 | €5.2m | 90 | 79 |
| 4 | Gianluca Busiosimilar↗ | Venezia | 24 | €7.3m | 89 | 82 |
| 5 | Hakan Çalhanoğlusimilar↗ | Inter | 32 | €17m | 89 | 82 |
| 6 | Mika Baursimilar↗ | SC Paderborn 07 | 22 | €4.7m | 87 | 79 |
| 7 | Doğucan Haspolatsimilar↗ | KVC Westerlo | 26 | €5.2m | 87 | 79 |
| 8 | Kartal Kayra Yılmazsimilar↗ | Beşiktaş JK | 26 | €2.4m | 87 | 79 |
| 9 | Sydie Pecksimilar↗ | Sheffield United | 22 | €15m | 87 | 81 |
| 10 | Enzo Fernándezsimilar↗ | Manchester City | 25 | €97m | 87 | 80 |
| 11 | Mathis Servaissimilar↗ | KV Mechelen | 22 | €3.8m | 87 | 79 |
| 12 | Max Birdsimilar↗ | Bristol City | 26 | €2.4m | 86 | 81 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Nicolás de la Cruz
≈ 100% Nicolás de la Cruz · strong: Accurate crosses, Accurate long balls · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Accurate long balls /90, Key passes /90
≈ 100% Nicolás de la Cruz · strong: Accurate long balls, Accurate crosses · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Accurate crosses /90, Touches /90
≈ 100% Nicolás de la Cruz · strong: Accurate crosses, Aerial duels won % · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Aerial duels won %, Sofascore rating
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to Nicolás de la Cruz?
Statistically, Jakub Kałuziński (Başakşehir FK) is the closest look-alike to Nicolás de la Cruz — a 80/100 profile match (91/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
Who is the best replacement for Nicolás de la Cruz?
By Doppel's fit score, Jakub Kałuziński (Başakşehir FK) is the closest profile to Nicolás de la Cruz, with a 80/100 overall match. Pepelu and Nicolas Madsen are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Nicolás de la Cruz?
Yes. Jakub Kałuziński (Başakşehir FK) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 80/100 at roughly €2.3m.
How does Doppel find players similar to Nicolás de la Cruz?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Nicolás de la Cruz's 2025 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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