Players like Erick Noriega
CB/CM/CDMGrêmio · 2020/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitErick Noriega's profile ↗
The players most similar to Erick Noriega are Dirk Wanner Proper, Gjivai Zechiël, Irakli Yegoian. Doppel rates Dirk Wanner Proper (NEC Nijmegen) a 84/100 overall match — 90/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Aytaç Kara scores 82/100 at about €400k. Data as of July 2026.
12 players most similar to Erick Noriega
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dirk Wanner Propersimilar↗ | NEC Nijmegen | 24 | €1.4m | 90 | 84 |
| 2 | Gjivai Zechiëlsimilar↗ | FC Utrecht | 22 | €11m | 85 | 84 |
| 3 | Irakli Yegoiansimilar↗ | Excelsior | 22 | €1.7m | 84 | 83 |
| 4 | Davy van den Bergsimilar↗ | PEC Zwolle | 26 | €1.3m | 85 | 82 |
| 5 | Aytaç Karasimilar↗ | Kasımpaşa | 33 | €400k | 88 | 82 |
| 6 | Noah Naujokssimilar↗ | Excelsior | 24 | €1.4m | 78 | 82 |
| 7 | Jochem Ritmeester van de Kampsimilar↗ | SC Telstar | 23 | €1.6m | 86 | 82 |
| 8 | Carel Eitingsimilar↗ | Sparta Rotterdam | 28 | €1.3m | 83 | 82 |
| 9 | Darko Nejašmićsimilar↗ | NEC Nijmegen | 27 | €4.1m | 89 | 82 |
| 10 | Calvin Twigtsimilar↗ | FC Volendam | 23 | €700k | 88 | 81 |
| 11 | Michel Vlapsimilar↗ | FC Twente | 29 | €3.1m | 84 | 81 |
| 12 | Görkem Sağlamsimilar↗ | Hatayspor | 28 | €800k | 80 | 81 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Erick Noriega
≈ 100% Erick Noriega · strong: Finishing (npG − npxG, Non-penalty goals · low reliability
Strengths: Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Non-penalty goals /90
≈ 100% Erick Noriega · strong: Non-penalty goals, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Sofascore rating, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Erick Noriega · strong: Successful dribbles, Shots · low reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Shots /90, Non-penalty goals /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Erick Noriega?
By Doppel's fit score, Dirk Wanner Proper (NEC Nijmegen) is the closest profile to Erick Noriega, with a 84/100 overall match. Gjivai Zechiël and Irakli Yegoian are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Erick Noriega?
Yes. Aytaç Kara (Kasımpaşa) plays a similar centre back role and rates 82/100 at roughly €400k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Erick Noriega?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Erick Noriega's 2020/26 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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