Players like Facundo Bernal
CM/CDMFluminense · 2025 · ranked by tactical + market fitFacundo Bernal's profile ↗
Facundo Bernal is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for Fluminense in the Brazilian Serie A, aged 23. Players similar to Bernal include Abdellah Baallal from Clermont Foot, who has a fit score of 82/100, and Ousmane Diakité from West Bromwich Albion, with a fit score of 78/100. These players share a comparable role and statistical profile, making them potential alternatives for teams seeking midfield options.
About Facundo Bernal
Facundo Bernal is a defensive midfielder with a strong focus on distribution and aerial prowess. His elite ability to deliver accurate long balls positions him as a key playmaker from deep, while his solid aerial duel success adds to his defensive reliability. Although he has not contributed goals or assists this season, his durability over the past three years highlights his reliability on the pitch, making him a valuable asset for Fluminense.
Strengths: Accurate long balls, Aerial duels won %. Availability: 17 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Facundo Bernal
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Abdellah Baallalsimilar↗ | Clermont Foot | 22 | €100k | 93 | 82 |
| 2 | Ousmane Diakitésimilar↗ | West Bromwich Albion | 26 | €1.3m | 92 | 78 |
| 3 | Julian Niehuessimilar↗ | 1. FC Kaiserslautern | 25 | €1.6m | 91 | 79 |
| 4 | Youness Lachhabsimilar↗ | AD Ceuta | 28 | €800k | 91 | 78 |
| 5 | Alberto del Moralsimilar↗ | Villarreal B U23 | 26 | €700k | 90 | 78 |
| 6 | Unai Vencedorsimilar↗ | Real Racing Club | 26 | €1.5m | 90 | 80 |
| 7 | Pascal Klemenssimilar↗ | Hertha BSC | 21 | €2.1m | 90 | 79 |
| 8 | Stefan Džodićsimilar↗ | Almería | 21 | €2.3m | 90 | 79 |
| 9 | Adam Carlénsimilar↗ | IFK Göteborg | 26 | €400k | 90 | 78 |
| 10 | Santiago Castañedasimilar↗ | SC Paderborn 07 | 22 | €5.2m | 90 | 80 |
| 11 | Iyad Mohamedsimilar↗ | Pau FC | 25 | €400k | 89 | 79 |
| 12 | Gustavo Assunçãosimilar↗ | AVS - Futebol SAD | 26 | €800k | 89 | 80 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Facundo Bernal
≈ 100% Facundo Bernal · medium reliability
≈ 100% Facundo Bernal · strong: Aerial duels won, Aerial duels won % · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Aerial duels won %
≈ 100% Facundo Bernal · strong: Aerial duels won %, Aerial duels won · medium reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Aerial duels won /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Facundo Bernal?
By Doppel's fit score, Abdellah Baallal (Clermont Foot) is the closest profile to Facundo Bernal, with a 82/100 overall match. Ousmane Diakité and Julian Niehues are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Facundo Bernal?
Yes. Abdellah Baallal (Clermont Foot) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 82/100 at roughly €100k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Facundo Bernal?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Facundo Bernal'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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