Players like Saúl Ñíguez
CM/CDMSevilla · 2024/25 · ranked by tactical + market fitSaúl Ñíguez's profile ↗
The players most similar to Saúl Ñíguez are Eric Ebimbe, Mattias Svanberg, Kevin Sessa. Doppel rates Eric Ebimbe (Eintracht Frankfurt) a 84/100 overall match — 87/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Kevin Sessa scores 84/100 at about €800k. Data as of July 2026.
12 players most similar to Saúl Ñíguez
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Eric Ebimbesimilar↗ | Eintracht Frankfurt | 23 | €6.5m | 87 | 84 |
| 2 | Mattias Svanbergsimilar↗ | VfL Wolfsburg | 24 | €8.3m | 92 | 84 |
| 3 | Kevin Sessasimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 23 | €800k | 84 | 84 |
| 4 | Philip Billingsimilar↗ | Bournemouth | 27 | €6.2m | 94 | 83 |
| 5 | Diego Gómezsimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 22 | €27m | 92 | 83 |
| 6 | Kristian Thorstvedtsimilar↗ | Sassuolo | 26 | €12m | 89 | 83 |
| 7 | Marvin Mehlemsimilar↗ | Darmstadt 98 | 26 | €800k | 87 | 83 |
| 8 | Christoph Baumgartnersimilar↗ | RB Leipzig | 26 | €42m | 88 | 83 |
| 9 | Jude Bellinghamsimilar↗ | Real Madrid | 21 | €123m | 87 | 82 |
| 10 | Abdoulaye Tourésimilar↗ | Le Havre | 30 | €2.4m | 87 | 82 |
| 11 | Jens Castropsimilar↗ | Borussia M'gladbach | 22 | €9.3m | 88 | 82 |
| 12 | Abdou Harrouisimilar↗ | Frosinone | 25 | €1.6m | 86 | 82 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Saúl Ñíguez
≈ 100% Saúl Ñíguez · strong: Successful dribbles, Shots · medium reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Shots /90, Possession won in att. third /90
≈ 100% Saúl Ñíguez · strong: Shots, Aerial duels won % · medium reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Aerial duels won %
≈ 100% Saúl Ñíguez · strong: Shots, Non-penalty goals · medium reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Non-penalty goals /90, xG + xA /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Saúl Ñíguez?
By Doppel's fit score, Eric Ebimbe (Eintracht Frankfurt) is the closest profile to Saúl Ñíguez, with a 84/100 overall match. Mattias Svanberg and Kevin Sessa are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Saúl Ñíguez?
Yes. Kevin Sessa (1. FC Heidenheim) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 84/100 at roughly €800k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Saúl Ñíguez?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Saúl Ñíguez'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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