Players like Yangel Herrera
CM/CDMReal Sociedad · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitYangel Herrera's profile ↗
The players most similar to Yangel Herrera are Idrissa Touré, Eric Ebimbe, Kevin Sessa. Doppel rates Idrissa Touré (Pisa) a 80/100 overall match — 87/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Kevin Sessa scores 78/100 at about €800k. Data as of July 2026.
12 players most similar to Yangel Herrera
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Idrissa Tourésimilar↗ | Pisa | 27 | €4.9m | 87 | 80 |
| 2 | Eric Ebimbesimilar↗ | Eintracht Frankfurt | 23 | €6.5m | 78 | 79 |
| 3 | Kevin Sessasimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 23 | €800k | 75 | 78 |
| 4 | Abdoulaye Tourésimilar↗ | Le Havre | 30 | €2.4m | 80 | 78 |
| 5 | Cesare Casadeisimilar↗ | Torino | 22 | €16m | 84 | 77 |
| 6 | Gonzalo Villarsimilar↗ | Granada | 25 | €1.7m | 85 | 76 |
| 7 | Jens Castropsimilar↗ | Borussia M'gladbach | 22 | €9.3m | 79 | 76 |
| 8 | Pepelusimilar↗ | Valencia | 25 | €7.3m | 76 | 76 |
| 9 | Nico O'Reillysimilar↗ | Manchester City | 20 | €76m | 80 | 76 |
| 10 | Saúl Ñíguezsimilar↗ | Sevilla | 30 | €1.9m | 80 | 75 |
| 11 | Emirhan İlkhansimilar↗ | Torino | 21 | €6.3m | 79 | 75 |
| 12 | Diego Gómezsimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 22 | €27m | 78 | 75 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Yangel Herrera
≈ 100% Yangel Herrera · strong: Aerial duels won, Duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Duels won /90, Clearances /90
≈ 100% Yangel Herrera · strong: Successful dribbles, Shots · medium reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Shots /90, Possession won in att. third /90
≈ 100% Yangel Herrera · strong: Shots, Non-penalty goals · medium reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Non-penalty goals /90, xG + xA /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Yangel Herrera?
By Doppel's fit score, Idrissa Touré (Pisa) is the closest profile to Yangel Herrera, with a 80/100 overall match. Eric Ebimbe and Kevin Sessa are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Yangel Herrera?
Yes. Kevin Sessa (1. FC Heidenheim) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 78/100 at roughly €800k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Yangel Herrera?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Yangel Herrera's 2025/26 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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