Players like Nicolás Acevedo
CM/CDMBahia · 2026 · ranked by tactical + market fitNicolás Acevedo's profile ↗
Nicolás Acevedo is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for Bahia in Brazil's Serie A, with 18 appearances in 2026. Players similar to Acevedo include Pepelu from Valencia, who has a fit score of 81/100, and Muammer Sarıkaya from Çaykur Rizespor, also with a fit score of 81/100. Other comparable players are Sydie Peck from Sheffield United and Nico O'Reilly from Manchester City, both fitting well into a similar role.
12 players most similar to Nicolás Acevedo
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pepelusimilar↗ | Valencia | 28 | €7.3m | 86 | 81 |
| 2 | Muammer Sarıkayasimilar↗ | Çaykur Rizespor | 28 | €300k | 86 | 81 |
| 3 | Sydie Pecksimilar↗ | Sheffield United | 22 | €15m | 83 | 80 |
| 4 | Nico O'Reillysimilar↗ | Manchester City | 21 | €76m | 86 | 80 |
| 5 | Beñat Gerenabarrenasimilar↗ | CD Castellón | 23 | €1.0m | 87 | 80 |
| 6 | Daniel Requenasimilar↗ | Córdoba | 22 | €1.0m | 86 | 80 |
| 7 | Abdoulaye Tourésimilar↗ | Le Havre | 32 | €2.4m | 84 | 79 |
| 8 | Kristian Thorstvedtsimilar↗ | Sassuolo | 27 | €12m | 82 | 79 |
| 9 | Sverre Hakami Sandalsimilar↗ | KFUM Oslo | 23 | €800k | 85 | 79 |
| 10 | Rocco Reitzsimilar↗ | Borussia M'gladbach | 24 | €22m | 87 | 79 |
| 11 | Anouar El Azzouzisimilar↗ | PEC Zwolle | 25 | €1.6m | 93 | 79 |
| 12 | Faisal Al-Ghamdisimilar↗ | K. Beerschot V.A. | 25 | €1.2m | 90 | 79 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Nicolás Acevedo
≈ 100% Nicolás Acevedo · strong: Accurate long balls, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Sofascore rating, Accurate crosses /90
≈ 100% Nicolás Acevedo · strong: Aerial duels won % · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %
≈ 100% Nicolás Acevedo · strong: Aerial duels won, xG + xA · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, xG + xA /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Nicolás Acevedo?
By Doppel's fit score, Pepelu (Valencia) is the closest profile to Nicolás Acevedo, with a 81/100 overall match. Muammer Sarıkaya and Sydie Peck are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Nicolás Acevedo?
Yes. Muammer Sarıkaya (Çaykur Rizespor) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 81/100 at roughly €300k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Nicolás Acevedo?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Nicolás Acevedo'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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