Players like Étienne Capoue
CMVillarreal · 2023/24 · ranked by tactical + market fitÉtienne Capoue's profile ↗
The players most similar to Étienne Capoue are Iñigo Ruiz de Galarreta, Elliot Anderson, Mats Wieffer. Doppel rates Iñigo Ruiz de Galarreta (Athletic Club) a 80/100 overall match — 93/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Iñigo Ruiz de Galarreta scores 80/100 at about €1.8m. Data as of September 2026.
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Étienne Capoue is a tenacious ball-winning midfielder, excelling in duels and possession recovery in the attacking third. Despite a Sofascore rating placing him in the bottom 30% of his peers, his elite metrics in duels won and successful dribbles highlight his effectiveness in disrupting opposition play and maintaining ball control. At 38, he remains remarkably durable, having missed no games in the last three seasons, showcasing his reliability in midfield battles.
Strengths: Duels won, Possession won in att. third, Successful dribbles. Availability: no injuries recorded in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Étienne Capoue
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Iñigo Ruiz de Galarretasimilar↗ | Athletic Club | 33 | €1.8m | 93 | 80 |
| 2 | Elliot Andersonsimilar↗ | Nottingham Forest | 24 | €68m | 92 | 80 |
| 3 | Mats Wieffersimilar↗ | Feyenoord | 27 | €24m | 91 | 80 |
| 4 | Ross Barkleysimilar↗ | Luton Town | 33 | €3.6m | 91 | 82 |
| 5 | Pablo Ibáñezsimilar↗ | Deportivo Alavés | 28 | €4.1m | 91 | 82 |
| 6 | Rodrisimilar↗ | Manchester City | 30 | €50m | 91 | 81 |
| 7 | Lucas Paquetásimilar↗ | West Ham United | 29 | €36m | 90 | 82 |
| 8 | Kodai Sanosimilar↗ | NEC Nijmegen | 23 | €13m | 90 | 81 |
| 9 | Alex Scottsimilar↗ | Bournemouth | 23 | €53m | 90 | 80 |
| 10 | Matías Vecinosimilar↗ | Lazio | 35 | €1.1m | 89 | 82 |
| 11 | Youssouf Fofanasimilar↗ | AS Monaco | 27 | €25m | 89 | 81 |
| 12 | Eric Ebimbesimilar↗ | Eintracht Frankfurt | 26 | €6.5m | 89 | 85 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Étienne Capoue
≈ 100% Étienne Capoue · strong: Possession won in att. third, Successful dribbles · low reliability
Strengths: Possession won in att. third /90, Successful dribbles /90, Duels won /90
≈ 100% Étienne Capoue · strong: Duels won, Touches · low reliability
Strengths: Duels won /90, Touches /90, Accurate crosses /90
≈ 100% Étienne Capoue · 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 Étienne Capoue?
By Doppel's fit score, Iñigo Ruiz de Galarreta (Athletic Club) is the closest profile to Étienne Capoue, with a 80/100 overall match. Elliot Anderson and Mats Wieffer are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Étienne Capoue?
Yes. Iñigo Ruiz de Galarreta (Athletic Club) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 80/100 at roughly €1.8m.
How does Doppel find players similar to Étienne Capoue?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Étienne Capoue's 2023/24 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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