Players like Nicolás Acevedo
CM/CDMBahia · 2026 · ranked by tactical + market fitNicolás Acevedo's profile ↗
The players most similar to Nicolás Acevedo are Anouar El Azzouzi, Roberto Gagliardini, Melle Meulensteen. Doppel rates Anouar El Azzouzi (Fortuna Düsseldorf) a 79/100 overall match — 93/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Beñat Gerenabarrena scores 80/100 at about €1.0m. Data as of October 2026.
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Nicolás Acevedo is a tenacious defensive midfielder known for his aggressive tackling and interception skills, ranking in the top 12% among peers. With a solid Sofascore rating, he demonstrates reliability in disrupting opposition play and winning duels, making him a valuable asset in the midfield. However, his injury history raises concerns about his availability, having missed significant time over the last three seasons. Acevedo's ability to control the game with touches and successful dribbles further enhances his profile as a dynamic presence in the center.
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions, Touches, Successful dribbles. Availability: 60 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Nicolás Acevedo
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Anouar El Azzouzisimilar↗ | Fortuna Düsseldorf | 25 | €1.6m | 93 | 79 |
| 2 | Roberto Gagliardinisimilar↗ | Hellas Verona | 32 | €1.2m | 89 | 78 |
| 3 | Melle Meulensteensimilar↗ | Go Ahead Eagles | 27 | €2.4m | 89 | 79 |
| 4 | Darko Nejašmićsimilar↗ | NEC Nijmegen | 27 | €4.1m | 88 | 78 |
| 5 | Lewis Mileysimilar↗ | Newcastle United | 20 | €27m | 88 | 79 |
| 6 | Matias Galarzasimilar↗ | CA Talleres | 24 | €5.0m | 87 | 78 |
| 7 | Beñat Gerenabarrenasimilar↗ | Athletic Club | 23 | €1.0m | 87 | 80 |
| 8 | Enric Llansanasimilar↗ | RSC Anderlecht | 25 | €2.1m | 87 | 79 |
| 9 | Yangel Herrerasimilar↗ | Real Sociedad | 28 | €5.6m | 87 | 78 |
| 10 | Alex Scottsimilar↗ | Bournemouth | 23 | €53m | 87 | 79 |
| 11 | Pepelusimilar↗ | Valencia | 28 | €7.3m | 87 | 82 |
| 12 | Rocco Reitzsimilar↗ | RB Leipzig | 24 | €22m | 87 | 80 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Nicolás Acevedo
≈ 100% Nicolás Acevedo · strong: Clearances, Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Aerial duels won /90, Duels won /90
≈ 100% Nicolás Acevedo · strong: Touches, Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Touches /90, Aerial duels won /90, Tackles + interceptions /90
≈ 100% Nicolás Acevedo · strong: Clearances, Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Aerial duels won /90, Sofascore rating
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to Nicolás Acevedo?
Statistically, Anouar El Azzouzi (Fortuna Düsseldorf) is the closest look-alike to Nicolás Acevedo — a 79/100 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 Nicolás Acevedo?
By Doppel's fit score, Anouar El Azzouzi (Fortuna Düsseldorf) is the closest profile to Nicolás Acevedo, with a 79/100 overall match. Roberto Gagliardini and Melle Meulensteen are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Nicolás Acevedo?
Yes. Beñat Gerenabarrena (Athletic Club) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 80/100 at roughly €1.0m.
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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