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, Ander Herrera. Doppel rates Alexander Prass (TSG Hoffenheim) a 80/100 overall match — 90/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Ander Herrera scores 80/100 at about €400k. Data as of October 2026.
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Mikel Vesga is a tenacious defensive midfielder, excelling in breaking up play and winning aerial duels. Despite his overall quality ranking in the bottom third among peers, his elite tackling and interception metrics place him among the top 3% in these areas, making him a reliable anchor in midfield. With only a few games missed over the last three seasons, his durability adds to his value as a consistent presence for Athletic Club.
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 | Ander Herrerasimilar↗ | Boca Juniors | 37 | €400k | 90 | 80 |
| 4 | Mats Wieffersimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 27 | €24m | 90 | 79 |
| 5 | Rocco Reitzsimilar↗ | RB Leipzig | 24 | €22m | 89 | 81 |
| 6 | Diego Gómezsimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 23 | €27m | 89 | 82 |
| 7 | Mattias Svanbergsimilar↗ | VfL Wolfsburg | 27 | €8.3m | 89 | 82 |
| 8 | Lucas Paquetásimilar↗ | West Ham United | 29 | €36m | 89 | 81 |
| 9 | Adam Whartonsimilar↗ | Crystal Palace | 22 | €74m | 88 | 82 |
| 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: Tackles + interceptions, Touches · medium reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90, Touches /90, Accurate final-third passes /90
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to Mikel Vesga?
Statistically, Alexander Prass (TSG Hoffenheim) is the closest look-alike to Mikel Vesga — a 80/100 profile match (90/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
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 Ander Herrera are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Mikel Vesga?
Yes. Ander Herrera (Boca Juniors) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 80/100 at roughly €400k.
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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