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 Anouar El Azzouzi, Thiago Ojeda, Stije Resink. Doppel rates Anouar El Azzouzi (PEC Zwolle) a 79/100 overall match — 92/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Thiago Ojeda scores 79/100 at about €600k. Data as of September 2026.
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Yangel Herrera is a tenacious defensive midfielder, excelling in duels and defensive actions. With a Sofascore rating placing him in the top 36% of his peers, he showcases elite prowess in winning duels and aerial battles, while also contributing solidly to his team's defensive structure through tackles and interceptions. However, his injury history raises concerns about reliability, as he has missed significant time over the past few seasons.
Strengths: Duels won, Aerial duels won, Tackles + interceptions. Availability: 43 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Yangel Herrera
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Anouar El Azzouzisimilar↗ | PEC Zwolle | 25 | €1.6m | 92 | 79 |
| 2 | Thiago Ojedasimilar↗ | Cultural Leonesa | 23 | €600k | 89 | 79 |
| 3 | Stije Resinksimilar↗ | Almere City FC | 23 | €7.6m | 89 | 77 |
| 4 | Matias Galarzasimilar↗ | KRC Genk | 24 | €5.0m | 88 | 78 |
| 5 | Ugo Raghoubersimilar↗ | USL Dunkerque | 23 | €2.8m | 88 | 78 |
| 6 | Mats Pannewigsimilar↗ | VfL Bochum 1848 | 22 | €2.9m | 87 | 79 |
| 7 | Melle Meulensteensimilar↗ | Go Ahead Eagles | 27 | €2.4m | 86 | 77 |
| 8 | Makaya Ibrahima Diabysimilar↗ | Cercle Brugge | 19 | €1.5m | 86 | 79 |
| 9 | Lewis Mileysimilar↗ | Newcastle United | 20 | €27m | 86 | 78 |
| 10 | Dirk Wanner Propersimilar↗ | NEC Nijmegen | 24 | €1.4m | 85 | 78 |
| 11 | Abdoulaye Tourésimilar↗ | Le Havre | 32 | €2.4m | 85 | 80 |
| 12 | Daniel Requenasimilar↗ | Córdoba | 22 | €1.0m | 85 | 79 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Yangel Herrera
≈ 100% Yangel Herrera · strong: Clearances, Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Aerial duels won /90, Duels won /90
≈ 100% Yangel Herrera · strong: Aerial duels won %, Clearances · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Clearances /90, Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% Yangel Herrera · strong: Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Yangel Herrera?
By Doppel's fit score, Anouar El Azzouzi (PEC Zwolle) is the closest profile to Yangel Herrera, with a 79/100 overall match. Thiago Ojeda and Stije Resink are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Yangel Herrera?
Yes. Thiago Ojeda (Cultural Leonesa) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 79/100 at roughly €600k.
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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