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 (Fortuna Düsseldorf) 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 October 2026.
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Yangel Herrera is a robust defensive midfielder known for his tenacity and aerial prowess, making him a formidable presence in the center of the pitch. With an impressive Sofascore rating that places him in the top 30% of his positional peers, he excels in duels and tackles, consistently disrupting opposition play. While his injury history raises concerns, when fit, he’s a reliable asset, contributing significantly to both defensive stability and transitional play for Real Sociedad.
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↗ | Fortuna Düsseldorf | 25 | €1.6m | 92 | 79 |
| 2 | Thiago Ojedasimilar↗ | Cultural Leonesa | 23 | €600k | 89 | 79 |
| 3 | Stije Resinksimilar↗ | FC Groningen | 23 | €7.6m | 89 | 77 |
| 4 | Matias Galarzasimilar↗ | CA Talleres | 24 | €5.0m | 88 | 78 |
| 5 | Ugo Raghoubersimilar↗ | Burnley | 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 | Abdoulaye Tourésimilar↗ | Le Havre | 32 | €2.4m | 85 | 81 |
| 11 | Daniel Requenasimilar↗ | Levante UD | 22 | €1.0m | 85 | 79 |
| 12 | Pablo Ibáñezsimilar↗ | Deportivo Alavés | 28 | €4.1m | 85 | 78 |
* 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 closest look-alike to Yangel Herrera?
Statistically, Anouar El Azzouzi (Fortuna Düsseldorf) is the closest look-alike to Yangel Herrera — a 79/100 profile match (92/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
Who is the best replacement for Yangel Herrera?
By Doppel's fit score, Anouar El Azzouzi (Fortuna Düsseldorf) 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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