Players like Erick Noriega
CB/CM/CDMGrêmio · 2026 · ranked by tactical + market fitErick Noriega's profile ↗
The players most similar to Erick Noriega are Stefano Russo, Yassin Oukili, Dirk Wanner Proper. Doppel rates Stefano Russo (Arminia Bielefeld) a 81/100 overall match — 90/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Yassin Oukili scores 82/100 at about €700k. Data as of October 2026.
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Erick Noriega is a reliable ball-playing centre-back with impressive distribution skills, evidenced by his top 23% ranking in accurate long balls. With a Sofascore rating in the top 24% of his positional peers, he demonstrates solid overall quality, excelling in clearances to effectively neutralize threats. While his duels won and tackling metrics could use improvement, his durability and consistent presence on the pitch highlight his value to Grêmio.
Strengths: Clearances, Accurate long balls, Sofascore rating. Availability: 6 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Erick Noriega
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Stefano Russosimilar↗ | Arminia Bielefeld | 26 | €1.3m | 90 | 81 |
| 2 | Yassin Oukilisimilar↗ | Fortuna Sittard | 25 | €700k | 90 | 82 |
| 3 | Dirk Wanner Propersimilar↗ | SC Heerenveen | 24 | €1.4m | 90 | 83 |
| 4 | Jason Knightsimilar↗ | Bristol City | 25 | €6.4m | 90 | 82 |
| 5 | Darko Nejašmićsimilar↗ | NEC Nijmegen | 27 | €4.1m | 89 | 82 |
| 6 | Tobías Reinhartsimilar↗ | Reggiana | 26 | €700k | 89 | 82 |
| 7 | Ethan Galbraithsimilar↗ | Swansea City | 25 | €2.6m | 89 | 81 |
| 8 | Mika Baursimilar↗ | SC Paderborn 07 | 22 | €4.7m | 88 | 84 |
| 9 | Calvin Twigtsimilar↗ | Willem II Tilburg | 23 | €700k | 88 | 81 |
| 10 | Filippo Ranocchiasimilar↗ | Palermo | 25 | €3.9m | 88 | 83 |
| 11 | Enric Llansanasimilar↗ | RSC Anderlecht | 25 | €2.1m | 88 | 82 |
| 12 | Jens Stagesimilar↗ | SV Werder Bremen | 30 | €14m | 88 | 81 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Erick Noriega
≈ 100% Erick Noriega · strong: Sofascore rating, Accurate crosses · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Accurate crosses /90
≈ 100% Erick Noriega · strong: Aerial duels won %, Finishing (npG − npxG · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Successful dribbles /90
≈ 100% Erick Noriega · strong: Finishing (npG − npxG, Non-penalty goals · low reliability
Strengths: Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Non-penalty goals /90, Successful dribbles /90
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to Erick Noriega?
Statistically, Stefano Russo (Arminia Bielefeld) is the closest look-alike to Erick Noriega — a 81/100 profile match (90/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
Who is the best replacement for Erick Noriega?
By Doppel's fit score, Stefano Russo (Arminia Bielefeld) is the closest profile to Erick Noriega, with a 81/100 overall match. Yassin Oukili and Dirk Wanner Proper are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Erick Noriega?
Yes. Yassin Oukili (Fortuna Sittard) plays a similar centre back role and rates 82/100 at roughly €700k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Erick Noriega?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Erick Noriega's 2026 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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