Players like Juan Portilla
CM/CDMCA Talleres · 2026 · ranked by tactical + market fitJuan Portilla's profile ↗
The players most similar to Juan Portilla are Gui, Iddrisu Baba, Jesús Álvarez. Doppel rates Gui (Almería) a 78/100 overall match — 91/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Gui scores 78/100 at about €600k. Data as of October 2026.
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Juan Portilla is a robust defensive midfielder known for his dominance in aerial duels, ranking in the top 2% among his peers. His impressive durability, with only two games missed in the last three seasons, highlights his reliability on the pitch. While he may not contribute significantly in attack, his ability to control the midfield and win headers makes him a valuable asset in defensive scenarios.
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Aerial duels won. Availability: 2 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Juan Portilla
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Guisimilar↗ | Almería | 24 | €600k | 91 | 78 |
| 2 | Iddrisu Babasimilar↗ | Almería | 30 | €900k | 91 | 77 |
| 3 | Jesús Álvarezsimilar↗ | Huesca | 27 | €900k | 91 | 79 |
| 4 | Javi Villarsimilar↗ | Albacete Balompié | 23 | €600k | 90 | 78 |
| 5 | Ismet Lushakusimilar↗ | Västerås SK | 26 | €700k | 90 | 77 |
| 6 | Kaare Barslundsimilar↗ | IF Brommapojkarna | 22 | €600k | 89 | 80 |
| 7 | Thiago Ojedasimilar↗ | Cultural Leonesa | 23 | €600k | 88 | 79 |
| 8 | Paul Venotsimilar↗ | Annecy FC | 25 | €600k | 88 | 78 |
| 9 | Samba Dibasimilar↗ | Grenoble Foot 38 | 23 | €400k | 88 | 76 |
| 10 | Pape Diongsimilar↗ | USL Dunkerque | 20 | €2.6m | 87 | 76 |
| 11 | Justin Smithsimilar↗ | Sporting Gijón | 23 | €800k | 86 | 76 |
| 12 | Amadou Diawarasimilar↗ | Leganés | 29 | €700k | 86 | 76 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Juan Portilla
≈ 100% Juan Portilla · strong: Aerial duels won % · medium reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %
≈ 100% Juan Portilla · strong: Aerial duels won % · medium reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %
≈ 100% Juan Portilla · strong: Aerial duels won %, Accurate long balls · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Accurate long balls /90
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to Juan Portilla?
Statistically, Gui (Almería) is the closest look-alike to Juan Portilla — a 78/100 profile match (91/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
Who is the best replacement for Juan Portilla?
By Doppel's fit score, Gui (Almería) is the closest profile to Juan Portilla, with a 78/100 overall match. Iddrisu Baba and Jesús Álvarez are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Juan Portilla?
Yes. Gui (Almería) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 78/100 at roughly €600k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Juan Portilla?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Juan Portilla'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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