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 Elliot Anderson, Conor Gallagher, Ross Barkley. Doppel rates Elliot Anderson (Nottingham Forest) a 83/100 overall match — 97/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Tom Cairney scores 83/100 at about €500k. Data as of September 2026.
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Iñigo Ruiz de Galarreta is an aggressive, ball-winning central midfielder with a knack for disrupting opposition play. Ranking in the top 30% among his peers, he excels at winning possession in the attacking third and boasts impressive duel success, making him a formidable presence in midfield. With only 14 games missed over the last three seasons, he demonstrates reliability and durability, consistently contributing to his team's dynamics with accurate final-third passes and effective dribbling.
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 | Elliot Andersonsimilar↗ | Nottingham Forest | 24 | €68m | 97 | 83 |
| 2 | Conor Gallaghersimilar↗ | Chelsea | 26 | €31m | 95 | 83 |
| 3 | Ross Barkleysimilar↗ | Luton Town | 33 | €3.6m | 95 | 84 |
| 4 | Lucas Paquetásimilar↗ | West Ham United | 29 | €36m | 95 | 84 |
| 5 | Tom Cairneysimilar↗ | Fulham | 35 | €500k | 94 | 83 |
| 6 | Kodai Sanosimilar↗ | NEC Nijmegen | 23 | €13m | 94 | 83 |
| 7 | Exequiel Palaciossimilar↗ | Bayer 04 Leverkusen | 28 | €26m | 94 | 83 |
| 8 | Maxence Caqueretsimilar↗ | Olympique Lyonnais | 26 | €13m | 93 | 83 |
| 9 | Mikkel Damsgaardsimilar↗ | Brentford | 26 | €29m | 93 | 84 |
| 10 | Rodrisimilar↗ | Manchester City | 30 | €50m | 93 | 83 |
| 11 | Malik Tillmansimilar↗ | PSV Eindhoven | 24 | €27m | 93 | 85 |
| 12 | Félix Lemaréchalsimilar↗ | Cercle Brugge | 23 | €6.5m | 93 | 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: Duels won, Touches · low reliability
Strengths: Duels won /90, Touches /90, Accurate crosses /90
≈ 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
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Iñigo Ruiz de Galarreta?
By Doppel's fit score, Elliot Anderson (Nottingham Forest) is the closest profile to Iñigo Ruiz de Galarreta, with a 83/100 overall match. Conor Gallagher and Ross Barkley 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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