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 (Bari) 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 October 2026.
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Mauricio Benitez is a dynamic box-to-box midfielder with a knack for breaking up play and finding the back of the net. With a Sofascore rating in the bottom 37% of his peers, he shows promise as a defensive anchor, excelling in tackles and interceptions (top 9%) while also contributing valuable goals (top 12% in finishing). His durability is a plus, having missed only 16 games over three seasons, making him a reliable option in the heart of 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↗ | Bari | 28 | €500k | 93 | 80 |
| 2 | Samú Costasimilar↗ | Mallorca | 26 | €15m | 93 | 80 |
| 3 | Dirk Wanner Propersimilar↗ | SC Heerenveen | 24 | €1.4m | 92 | 80 |
| 4 | Darko Nejašmićsimilar↗ | NEC Nijmegen | 27 | €4.1m | 91 | 80 |
| 5 | Enric Llansanasimilar↗ | RSC Anderlecht | 25 | €2.1m | 91 | 81 |
| 6 | Manu Morlanessimilar↗ | Mallorca | 27 | €2.2m | 91 | 79 |
| 7 | Amir Richardsonsimilar↗ | Le Havre | 24 | €3.9m | 90 | 80 |
| 8 | Melle Meulensteensimilar↗ | Go Ahead Eagles | 27 | €2.4m | 90 | 80 |
| 9 | Matías Vecinosimilar↗ | No team | 35 | €1.1m | 90 | 82 |
| 10 | Jan Schöppnersimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 27 | €3.2m | 90 | 81 |
| 11 | Daniel Requenasimilar↗ | Levante UD | 22 | €1.0m | 90 | 82 |
| 12 | Andrey Santossimilar↗ | Manchester United | 22 | €39m | 89 | 79 |
* 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 closest look-alike to Mauricio Benitez?
Statistically, Giulio Maggiore (Bari) is the closest look-alike to Mauricio Benitez — a 80/100 profile match (93/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
Who is the best replacement for Mauricio Benitez?
By Doppel's fit score, Giulio Maggiore (Bari) 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 (Bari) 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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