Players like Álex Fernández
CM/CAM/CDMCádiz · 2023/24 · ranked by tactical + market fitÁlex Fernández's profile ↗
The players most similar to Álex Fernández are Joan Jordán, Pepelu, Christian Eriksen. Doppel rates Joan Jordán (Deportivo Alavés) a 79/100 overall match — 83/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Kevin Sessa scores 77/100 at about €800k. Data as of July 2026.
12 players most similar to Álex Fernández
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Joan Jordánsimilar↗ | Deportivo Alavés | 32 | €1.0m | 83 | 79 |
| 2 | Pepelusimilar↗ | Valencia | 28 | €7.3m | 87 | 79 |
| 3 | Christian Eriksensimilar↗ | VfL Wolfsburg | 34 | €2.4m | 79 | 77 |
| 4 | Kevin Sessasimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 26 | €800k | 78 | 77 |
| 5 | James Ward-Prowsesimilar↗ | West Ham United | 32 | €4.5m | 82 | 77 |
| 6 | Ísak Bergmann Jóhannessonsimilar↗ | 1. FC Köln | 23 | €8.4m | 87 | 76 |
| 7 | Emirhan İlkhansimilar↗ | Torino | 22 | €6.3m | 84 | 76 |
| 8 | Jari Vandeputtesimilar↗ | Cremonese | 30 | €3.2m | 85 | 76 |
| 9 | Vincent Sierrosimilar↗ | Toulouse | 31 | €3.2m | 84 | 75 |
| 10 | Ivan Ilićsimilar↗ | Torino | 25 | €6.8m | 82 | 75 |
| 11 | Neil El Aynaouisimilar↗ | RC Lens | 25 | €22m | 84 | 75 |
| 12 | Jon Ander Olasagastisimilar↗ | Levante UD | 26 | €2.7m | 81 | 75 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Álex Fernández
≈ 100% Álex Fernández · strong: Accurate long balls, Accurate crosses · medium reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Accurate crosses /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Álex Fernández · strong: Accurate long balls, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Sofascore rating, Accurate crosses /90
≈ 100% Álex Fernández · strong: Big chances created, Key passes · low reliability
Strengths: Big chances created /90, Key passes /90, Accurate crosses /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Álex Fernández?
By Doppel's fit score, Joan Jordán (Deportivo Alavés) is the closest profile to Álex Fernández, with a 79/100 overall match. Pepelu and Christian Eriksen are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Álex Fernández?
Yes. Kevin Sessa (1. FC Heidenheim) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 77/100 at roughly €800k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Álex Fernández?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Álex Fernández'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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