Players like Facundo Bernal
CM/CDMReal Betis · 2025 · ranked by tactical + market fitFacundo Bernal's profile ↗
The players most similar to Facundo Bernal are Abdellah Baallal, Ousmane Diakité, Julian Niehues. Doppel rates Abdellah Baallal (Clermont Foot) a 82/100 overall match — 93/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Abdellah Baallal scores 82/100 at about €100k. Data as of October 2026.
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Facundo Bernal is a positional ball-playing central midfielder who excels in his distribution, showcasing elite accuracy in long balls while being a strong aerial presence. Despite a Sofascore rating in the bottom 35% of his peers, his ability to control the game from deep and win headers makes him a valuable asset in midfield. With only 17 games missed across three seasons, he demonstrates durability and reliability for Real Betis.
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 Heidenheim | 25 | €1.6m | 91 | 79 |
| 4 | Youness Lachhabsimilar↗ | AD Ceuta | 28 | €800k | 91 | 78 |
| 5 | Alberto del Moralsimilar↗ | Córdoba | 26 | €700k | 90 | 78 |
| 6 | Unai Vencedorsimilar↗ | Levante UD | 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↗ | Excelsior | 26 | €400k | 90 | 78 |
| 10 | Santiago Castañedasimilar↗ | SC Paderborn 07 | 22 | €5.2m | 90 | 79 |
| 11 | Iyad Mohamedsimilar↗ | Casa Pia | 25 | €400k | 89 | 79 |
| 12 | Gustavo Assunçãosimilar↗ | AVS - Futebol SAD | 26 | €800k | 89 | 80 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · 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 closest look-alike to Facundo Bernal?
Statistically, Abdellah Baallal (Clermont Foot) is the closest look-alike to Facundo Bernal — 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 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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