Players like Iñigo Ruiz de Galarreta
CM/CDMAthletic Club · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitIñigo Ruiz de Galarreta's profile ↗
The players most similar to Iñigo Ruiz de Galarreta are Conor Gallagher, Ross Barkley, Lucas Paquetá. Doppel rates Conor Gallagher (Tottenham Hotspur) a 83/100 overall match — 95/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Tom Cairney scores 83/100 at about €500k. Data as of October 2026.
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Iñigo Ruiz de Galarreta is a tenacious, ball-winning central midfielder with a knack for disrupting opposition play and maintaining possession. His impressive metrics place him in the top 2% for possession won in the attacking third and duels won, showcasing his aggressive yet intelligent approach. With only 14 games missed over the last three seasons, he proves to be a durable asset for Athletic Club, making him a reliable presence in midfield.
Strengths: Possession won in att. third, Successful dribbles, Duels won. Availability: 14 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Iñigo Ruiz de Galarreta
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Conor Gallaghersimilar↗ | Tottenham Hotspur | 26 | €31m | 95 | 83 |
| 2 | Ross Barkleysimilar↗ | Aston Villa | 33 | €3.6m | 95 | 84 |
| 3 | Lucas Paquetásimilar↗ | West Ham United | 29 | €36m | 95 | 84 |
| 4 | Tom Cairneysimilar↗ | Fulham | 35 | €500k | 94 | 83 |
| 5 | Exequiel Palaciossimilar↗ | Ipswich Town | 28 | €26m | 94 | 83 |
| 6 | Maxence Caqueretsimilar↗ | Como | 26 | €13m | 93 | 84 |
| 7 | Mikkel Damsgaardsimilar↗ | Brentford | 26 | €29m | 93 | 84 |
| 8 | Malik Tillmansimilar↗ | Bayer 04 Leverkusen | 24 | €27m | 93 | 85 |
| 9 | Félix Lemaréchalsimilar↗ | Club Brugge KV | 23 | €6.5m | 93 | 84 |
| 10 | Youssouf Fofanasimilar↗ | Sevilla | 27 | €25m | 92 | 84 |
| 11 | Filip Krastevsimilar↗ | PEC Zwolle | 25 | €2.9m | 92 | 86 |
| 12 | Nadiem Amirisimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 30 | €16m | 91 | 84 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Iñigo Ruiz de Galarreta
≈ 100% Iñigo Ruiz de Galarreta · strong: Possession won in att. third, Accurate final-third passes · low reliability
Strengths: Possession won in att. third /90, Accurate final-third passes /90, Touches /90
≈ 100% Iñigo Ruiz de Galarreta · strong: Successful dribbles, Shots · low reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Shots /90, Duels won /90
≈ 100% Iñigo Ruiz de Galarreta · strong: Duels won, Possession won in att. third · low reliability
Strengths: Duels won /90, Possession won in att. third /90, Big chances created /90
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to Iñigo Ruiz de Galarreta?
Statistically, Conor Gallagher (Tottenham Hotspur) is the closest look-alike to Iñigo Ruiz de Galarreta — a 83/100 profile match (95/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
Who is the best replacement for Iñigo Ruiz de Galarreta?
By Doppel's fit score, Conor Gallagher (Tottenham Hotspur) is the closest profile to Iñigo Ruiz de Galarreta, with a 83/100 overall match. Ross Barkley and Lucas Paquetá are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Iñigo Ruiz de Galarreta?
Yes. Tom Cairney (Fulham) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 83/100 at roughly €500k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Iñigo Ruiz de Galarreta?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Iñigo Ruiz de Galarreta'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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