Players like Cristian Medina
CM/CAMBotafogo · 2020/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitCristian Medina's profile ↗
The players most similar to Cristian Medina are Patrick Brouwer, Noah Naujoks, Noe Lebreton. Doppel rates Patrick Brouwer (SC Telstar) a 86/100 overall match — 87/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Jackson scores 84/100 at about €200k. Data as of July 2026.
12 players most similar to Cristian Medina
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Patrick Brouwersimilar↗ | SC Telstar | 25 | €700k | 87 | 86 |
| 2 | Noah Naujokssimilar↗ | Excelsior | 24 | €1.4m | 87 | 85 |
| 3 | Noe Lebretonsimilar↗ | NEC Nijmegen | 22 | €4.1m | 89 | 84 |
| 4 | Jacksonsimilar↗ | İstanbulspor | 27 | €200k | 87 | 84 |
| 5 | Younes Tahasimilar↗ | FC Groningen | 24 | €4.2m | 83 | 83 |
| 6 | Muhammed-Cham Saračevićsimilar↗ | Clermont Foot | 26 | €3.7m | 84 | 83 |
| 7 | Irakli Yegoiansimilar↗ | Excelsior | 22 | €1.7m | 91 | 83 |
| 8 | Dal Varešanovićsimilar↗ | Çaykur Rizespor | 25 | €1.3m | 84 | 83 |
| 9 | Lance Duijvestijnsimilar↗ | Fortuna Sittard | 27 | €700k | 89 | 83 |
| 10 | Sami Ouaissasimilar↗ | NEC Nijmegen | 22 | €8.2m | 84 | 82 |
| 11 | Kevin Sessasimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 26 | €800k | 87 | 82 |
| 12 | Miguel Reisinhosimilar↗ | Boavista | 27 | €500k | 92 | 82 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Cristian Medina
≈ 100% Cristian Medina · strong: xG + xA, Non-penalty goals · low reliability
Strengths: xG + xA /90, Non-penalty goals /90
≈ 100% Cristian Medina · strong: Aerial duels won, Non-penalty goals · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Non-penalty goals /90, Shots /90
≈ 100% Cristian Medina · strong: Non-penalty goals, xG + xA · medium reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, xG + xA /90, Shots /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Cristian Medina?
By Doppel's fit score, Patrick Brouwer (SC Telstar) is the closest profile to Cristian Medina, with a 86/100 overall match. Noah Naujoks and Noe Lebreton are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Cristian Medina?
Yes. Jackson (İstanbulspor) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 84/100 at roughly €200k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Cristian Medina?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Cristian Medina's 2020/26 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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