Players like Iker Muñoz
CM/CDMOsasuna · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitIker Muñoz's profile ↗
The players most similar to Iker Muñoz are Hannes Van Der Bruggen, Anouar El Azzouzi, Rubén Alcaraz. Doppel rates Hannes Van Der Bruggen (Cercle Brugge) a 76/100 overall match — 91/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Rubén Alcaraz scores 77/100 at about €300k. Data as of September 2026.
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Iker Muñoz is a robust, combative central midfielder, excelling in aerial duels and defensive engagements. Despite being in the bottom third of his positional peers overall, his top-tier metrics in finishing and duels won highlight his knack for contributing defensively while also posing a goal threat. With just eight games missed over the past three seasons, Muñoz demonstrates durability and reliability, making him a valuable asset in the heart of Osasuna's midfield.
Strengths: Aerial duels won, Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Duels won. Availability: 8 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Iker Muñoz
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hannes Van Der Bruggensimilar↗ | Cercle Brugge | 33 | €400k | 91 | 76 |
| 2 | Anouar El Azzouzisimilar↗ | PEC Zwolle | 25 | €1.6m | 90 | 77 |
| 3 | Rubén Alcarazsimilar↗ | Cádiz | 35 | €300k | 89 | 77 |
| 4 | Stije Resinksimilar↗ | Almere City FC | 23 | €7.6m | 88 | 77 |
| 5 | Matias Galarzasimilar↗ | KRC Genk | 24 | €5.0m | 87 | 78 |
| 6 | Jefferson Lermasimilar↗ | Crystal Palace | 32 | €5.5m | 87 | 76 |
| 7 | Stefan Džodićsimilar↗ | Almería | 21 | €2.3m | 86 | 76 |
| 8 | Luka Hyryläinensimilar↗ | SSV Ulm 1846 | 22 | €1.6m | 86 | 77 |
| 9 | Pape Gueyesimilar↗ | Villarreal | 27 | €39m | 85 | 76 |
| 10 | Darko Nejašmićsimilar↗ | NEC Nijmegen | 27 | €4.1m | 85 | 76 |
| 11 | Leonardo Lopessimilar↗ | Cercle Brugge | 28 | €2.6m | 85 | 77 |
| 12 | Gustavo Assunçãosimilar↗ | AVS - Futebol SAD | 26 | €800k | 84 | 77 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Iker Muñoz
≈ 100% Iker Muñoz · strong: Possession won in att. third, Accurate long balls · low reliability
Strengths: Possession won in att. third /90, Accurate long balls /90, Clearances /90
≈ 100% Iker Muñoz · strong: Clearances, Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Aerial duels won /90, Duels won /90
≈ 100% Iker Muñoz · strong: Accurate long balls, Duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Duels won /90, Tackles + interceptions /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Iker Muñoz?
By Doppel's fit score, Hannes Van Der Bruggen (Cercle Brugge) is the closest profile to Iker Muñoz, with a 76/100 overall match. Anouar El Azzouzi and Rubén Alcaraz are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Iker Muñoz?
Yes. Rubén Alcaraz (Cádiz) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 77/100 at roughly €300k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Iker Muñoz?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Iker Muñoz'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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