Players like Mauricio Benitez
CM/CDMRoyal Antwerp FC · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitMauricio Benitez's profile ↗
The players most similar to Mauricio Benitez are Giulio Maggiore, Samú Costa, Dirk Wanner Proper. Doppel rates Giulio Maggiore (Salernitana) a 80/100 overall match — 93/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Giulio Maggiore scores 80/100 at about €500k. Data as of September 2026.
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Mauricio Benitez is an industrious defensive midfielder with a knack for breaking up play and a surprising finishing touch. His stellar metrics in tackles and interceptions place him among the top 9% of his peers, showcasing his ability to disrupt opposition attacks. While his creative output may need refinement, his durability is a strong asset, missing only 16 games in three seasons. Overall, he provides solid defensive contributions while adding a goal threat, making him a reliable asset in the midfield.
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions, Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Non-penalty goals. Availability: 16 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Mauricio Benitez
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Giulio Maggioresimilar↗ | Salernitana | 28 | €500k | 93 | 80 |
| 2 | Samú Costasimilar↗ | Mallorca | 26 | €15m | 93 | 80 |
| 3 | Dirk Wanner Propersimilar↗ | NEC Nijmegen | 24 | €1.4m | 92 | 82 |
| 4 | Darko Nejašmićsimilar↗ | NEC Nijmegen | 27 | €4.1m | 91 | 80 |
| 5 | Enric Llansanasimilar↗ | Go Ahead Eagles | 25 | €2.1m | 91 | 81 |
| 6 | Manu Morlanessimilar↗ | Mallorca | 27 | €2.2m | 91 | 79 |
| 7 | Melle Meulensteensimilar↗ | Go Ahead Eagles | 27 | €2.4m | 90 | 80 |
| 8 | Matías Vecinosimilar↗ | Lazio | 35 | €1.1m | 90 | 82 |
| 9 | Daniel Requenasimilar↗ | Córdoba | 22 | €1.0m | 90 | 82 |
| 10 | Jan Schöppnersimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 27 | €3.2m | 90 | 81 |
| 11 | Andrey Santossimilar↗ | RC Strasbourg | 22 | €39m | 89 | 79 |
| 12 | Nathan-Dylan Salibasimilar↗ | RSC Anderlecht | 22 | €6.9m | 89 | 80 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Mauricio Benitez
≈ 100% Mauricio Benitez · strong: Finishing (npG − npxG, Non-penalty goals · medium reliability
Strengths: Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Non-penalty goals /90, Tackles + interceptions /90
≈ 100% Mauricio Benitez · strong: Duels won, Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Duels won /90, Aerial duels won /90, Clearances /90
≈ 100% Mauricio Benitez · strong: Finishing (npG − npxG, Non-penalty goals · low reliability
Strengths: Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Non-penalty goals /90, Clearances /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Mauricio Benitez?
By Doppel's fit score, Giulio Maggiore (Salernitana) is the closest profile to Mauricio Benitez, with a 80/100 overall match. Samú Costa and Dirk Wanner Proper are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Mauricio Benitez?
Yes. Giulio Maggiore (Salernitana) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 80/100 at roughly €500k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Mauricio Benitez?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Mauricio Benitez'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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