Players like Beñat Prados
CM/CDMAthletic Club · 2024/25 · ranked by tactical + market fitBeñat Prados's profile ↗
The players most similar to Beñat Prados are Diego Gómez, Mats Wieffer, Pablo Ibáñez. Doppel rates Diego Gómez (Brighton & Hove Albion) a 84/100 overall match — 92/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Matías Vecino scores 82/100 at about €1.1m. Data as of September 2026.
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Beñat Prados is a tenacious defensive midfielder, excelling in breaking up opposition play with elite tackling and interception stats. His formidable presence in duels and ability to win aerial battles make him a reliable shield in front of the backline, despite his lower output in long-range passing. While he has struggled with injuries, his overall quality remains solid, showcasing his potential as a dedicated defensive asset when fit.
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions, Duels won, Aerial duels won. Availability: 50 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Beñat Prados
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Diego Gómezsimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 23 | €27m | 92 | 84 |
| 2 | Mats Wieffersimilar↗ | Feyenoord | 27 | €24m | 91 | 80 |
| 3 | Pablo Ibáñezsimilar↗ | Deportivo Alavés | 28 | €4.1m | 91 | 82 |
| 4 | Alex Scottsimilar↗ | Bournemouth | 23 | €53m | 90 | 81 |
| 5 | Makaya Ibrahima Diabysimilar↗ | Cercle Brugge | 19 | €1.5m | 90 | 81 |
| 6 | Matías Vecinosimilar↗ | Lazio | 35 | €1.1m | 90 | 82 |
| 7 | Lawrence Agyekumsimilar↗ | Cercle Brugge | 23 | €1.4m | 89 | 81 |
| 8 | Nico O'Reillysimilar↗ | Manchester City | 21 | €76m | 89 | 82 |
| 9 | Khalil Fayadsimilar↗ | Montpellier | 22 | €1.5m | 89 | 82 |
| 10 | Yasin Ayarisimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 23 | €32m | 89 | 81 |
| 11 | Édersonsimilar↗ | Atalanta | 27 | €43m | 89 | 81 |
| 12 | Mattias Svanbergsimilar↗ | VfL Wolfsburg | 27 | €8.3m | 89 | 82 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Beñat Prados
≈ 100% Beñat Prados · strong: Duels won, Possession won in att. third · medium reliability
Strengths: Duels won /90, Possession won in att. third /90, Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% Beñat Prados · strong: Sofascore rating, Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Aerial duels won /90, Duels won /90
≈ 100% Beñat Prados · strong: Duels won, Successful dribbles · low reliability
Strengths: Duels won /90, Successful dribbles /90, Shots /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Beñat Prados?
By Doppel's fit score, Diego Gómez (Brighton & Hove Albion) is the closest profile to Beñat Prados, with a 84/100 overall match. Mats Wieffer and Pablo Ibáñez are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Beñat Prados?
Yes. Matías Vecino (Lazio) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 82/100 at roughly €1.1m.
How does Doppel find players similar to Beñat Prados?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Beñat Prados'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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