Players like Mario Hermoso
CB/LB/RBAS Roma · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitMario Hermoso's profile ↗
The players most similar to Mario Hermoso are Philipp Sander, Dean Huijsen, Lucas Martínez Quarta. Doppel rates Philipp Sander (Borussia M'gladbach) a 86/100 overall match — 94/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Danny Bakker scores 85/100 at about €500k. Data as of September 2026.
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Mario Hermoso is a ball-playing centre-back known for his exceptional passing range and ability to control play from the back. With a top 27% Sofascore rating among his peers, he stands out for his accurate long balls and touches, making him a reliable asset in build-up phases. While he may not contribute significantly in goals or chances created, his durability has been a concern, having missed a notable number of games in recent seasons. Nonetheless, his strengths in distribution and defensive duels make him a valuable presence in any backline.
Strengths: Accurate long balls, Touches, Accurate final-third passes. Availability: 30 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Mario Hermoso
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Philipp Sandersimilar↗ | Borussia M'gladbach | 28 | €4.2m | 94 | 86 |
| 2 | Dean Huijsensimilar↗ | Bournemouth | 21 | €66m | 94 | 83 |
| 3 | Lucas Martínez Quartasimilar↗ | Fiorentina | 30 | €4.1m | 93 | 84 |
| 4 | Ross Sykessimilar↗ | Royale Union Saint-Gilloise | 27 | €4.9m | 92 | 86 |
| 5 | Danny Bakkersimilar↗ | SC Telstar | 31 | €500k | 92 | 85 |
| 6 | Joško Gvardiolsimilar↗ | Manchester City | 24 | €64m | 92 | 84 |
| 7 | Piero Hincapiésimilar↗ | Bayer 04 Leverkusen | 24 | €46m | 91 | 84 |
| 8 | Konstantinos Koulierakissimilar↗ | VfL Wolfsburg | 23 | €24m | 91 | 83 |
| 9 | Jacobo Ramónsimilar↗ | Como | 21 | €32m | 90 | 85 |
| 10 | Oumar Soletsimilar↗ | Udinese | 26 | €22m | 90 | 83 |
| 11 | Junior Firposimilar↗ | Leeds United | 30 | €3.4m | 89 | 85 |
| 12 | Boy Kempersimilar↗ | NAC Breda | 27 | €1.1m | 89 | 86 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Mario Hermoso
≈ 100% Mario Hermoso · strong: Tackles + interceptions, Shots · low reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90, Shots /90, Touches /90
≈ 100% Mario Hermoso · strong: Clearances, Accurate long balls · low reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Accurate long balls /90, Sofascore rating
≈ 100% Mario Hermoso · strong: Accurate long balls, Non-penalty goals · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Non-penalty goals /90, Tackles + interceptions /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Mario Hermoso?
By Doppel's fit score, Philipp Sander (Borussia M'gladbach) is the closest profile to Mario Hermoso, with a 86/100 overall match. Dean Huijsen and Lucas Martínez Quarta are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Mario Hermoso?
Yes. Danny Bakker (SC Telstar) plays a similar centre back role and rates 85/100 at roughly €500k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Mario Hermoso?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Mario Hermoso's 2025/26 season, then ranks centre backs across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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