Players like Mikel Vesga
CM/CDMAthletic Club · 2024/25 · ranked by tactical + market fitMikel Vesga's profile ↗
The players most similar to Mikel Vesga are Alexander Prass, Daichi Kamada, Mats Wieffer. Doppel rates Alexander Prass (TSG Hoffenheim) a 80/100 overall match — 90/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Mattias Svanberg scores 82/100 at about €8.3m. Data as of September 2026.
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Mikel Vesga is a robust defensive midfielder, excelling in breaking up play and winning duels, as evidenced by his elite rankings in tackles, interceptions, and aerial duels. While his overall quality sits in the bottom third of his peers, his reliability and durability shine through with only eight games missed in three seasons. Vesga's ability to regain possession in the attacking third further showcases his importance in disrupting opponents' transitions, making him a valuable asset in a defensive setup.
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions, Possession won in att. third, Aerial duels won. Availability: 8 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Mikel Vesga
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alexander Prasssimilar↗ | TSG Hoffenheim | 25 | €8.7m | 90 | 80 |
| 2 | Daichi Kamadasimilar↗ | Crystal Palace | 30 | €10m | 90 | 80 |
| 3 | Mats Wieffersimilar↗ | Feyenoord | 27 | €24m | 90 | 79 |
| 4 | Rocco Reitzsimilar↗ | Borussia M'gladbach | 24 | €22m | 89 | 81 |
| 5 | Diego Gómezsimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 23 | €27m | 89 | 82 |
| 6 | Mattias Svanbergsimilar↗ | VfL Wolfsburg | 27 | €8.3m | 89 | 82 |
| 7 | Lucas Paquetásimilar↗ | West Ham United | 29 | €36m | 89 | 80 |
| 8 | Adam Whartonsimilar↗ | Crystal Palace | 22 | €74m | 88 | 82 |
| 9 | Édersonsimilar↗ | Atalanta | 27 | €43m | 88 | 81 |
| 10 | Alex Scottsimilar↗ | Bournemouth | 23 | €53m | 88 | 79 |
| 11 | Dani Parejosimilar↗ | Villarreal | 37 | €1.0m | 88 | 80 |
| 12 | Jon Ander Olasagastisimilar↗ | Levante UD | 26 | €2.7m | 87 | 83 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Mikel Vesga
≈ 100% Mikel Vesga · strong: Clearances, Big chances created · medium reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Big chances created /90, Touches /90
≈ 100% Mikel Vesga · strong: Tackles + interceptions, Duels won · medium reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90, Duels won /90, Possession won in att. third /90
≈ 100% Mikel Vesga · strong: Sofascore rating, Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Aerial duels won /90, Duels won /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Mikel Vesga?
By Doppel's fit score, Alexander Prass (TSG Hoffenheim) is the closest profile to Mikel Vesga, with a 80/100 overall match. Daichi Kamada and Mats Wieffer are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Mikel Vesga?
Yes. Mattias Svanberg (VfL Wolfsburg) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 82/100 at roughly €8.3m.
How does Doppel find players similar to Mikel Vesga?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Mikel Vesga's 2024/25 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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