Players like Gonzalo Villar
CM/CDMElche · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitGonzalo Villar's profile ↗
The players most similar to Gonzalo Villar are Matias Galarza, Ruben Loftus-Cheek, Melle Meulensteen. Doppel rates Matias Galarza (CA Talleres) a 77/100 overall match — 85/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Daniel Requena scores 77/100 at about €1.0m. Data as of October 2026.
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Gonzalo Villar is a dynamic ball-playing midfielder, adept at driving forward and creating opportunities for his team. With a strong Sofascore rating placing him in the top 39% of his positional peers, he excels in successful dribbles and duels, showcasing his ability to navigate tight spaces and maintain possession. His durability is impressive, having missed no games in the last three seasons, underscoring his reliability in the engine room. While his defensive metrics could improve, his offensive contributions make him a valuable asset in midfield.
Strengths: Successful dribbles, Duels won, Big chances created. Availability: no injuries recorded in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Gonzalo Villar
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Matias Galarzasimilar↗ | CA Talleres | 24 | €5.0m | 85 | 77 |
| 2 | Ruben Loftus-Cheeksimilar↗ | AC Milan | 30 | €9.0m | 85 | 77 |
| 3 | Melle Meulensteensimilar↗ | Go Ahead Eagles | 27 | €2.4m | 85 | 76 |
| 4 | Johan Manzambisimilar↗ | SC Freiburg | 21 | €54m | 84 | 79 |
| 5 | Matías Vecinosimilar↗ | No team | 35 | €1.1m | 84 | 78 |
| 6 | Lewis Mileysimilar↗ | Newcastle United | 20 | €27m | 84 | 76 |
| 7 | Jacopo Fazzinisimilar↗ | Cagliari | 23 | €8.2m | 83 | 78 |
| 8 | Daniel Requenasimilar↗ | Levante UD | 22 | €1.0m | 83 | 77 |
| 9 | Youri Regeersimilar↗ | AFC Ajax | 23 | €4.7m | 83 | 76 |
| 10 | Ross Barkleysimilar↗ | Aston Villa | 33 | €3.6m | 82 | 77 |
| 11 | Nikolas Narteysimilar↗ | VfB Stuttgart | 26 | €10m | 82 | 77 |
| 12 | Charlie Patiñosimilar↗ | Deportivo de A Coruña | 23 | €600k | 81 | 80 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Gonzalo Villar
≈ 100% Gonzalo Villar · strong: Duels won, Successful dribbles · low reliability
Strengths: Duels won /90, Successful dribbles /90, Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% Gonzalo Villar · strong: Non-penalty goals, Finishing (npG − npxG · medium reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Successful dribbles /90
≈ 100% Gonzalo Villar · strong: Clearances, Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Aerial duels won /90, Sofascore rating
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to Gonzalo Villar?
Statistically, Matias Galarza (CA Talleres) is the closest look-alike to Gonzalo Villar — a 77/100 profile match (85/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
Who is the best replacement for Gonzalo Villar?
By Doppel's fit score, Matias Galarza (CA Talleres) is the closest profile to Gonzalo Villar, with a 77/100 overall match. Ruben Loftus-Cheek and Melle Meulensteen are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Gonzalo Villar?
Yes. Daniel Requena (Levante UD) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 77/100 at roughly €1.0m.
How does Doppel find players similar to Gonzalo Villar?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Gonzalo Villar'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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