Players like Pablo Ibáñez
CM/CDMDeportivo Alavés · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitPablo Ibáñez's profile ↗
The players most similar to Pablo Ibáñez are Alex Scott, Lucas Paquetá, Carlos Alcaraz. Doppel rates Alex Scott (Bournemouth) a 82/100 overall match — 93/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Abdou Harroui scores 84/100 at about €1.6m. Data as of October 2026.
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Pablo Ibáñez is a tenacious defensive midfielder with a strong presence in duels, showcasing his ability to disrupt opposition play effectively. Despite a Sofascore rating in the bottom 22% of his peers, he excels in winning challenges and driving forward with successful dribbles, making him a key asset in midfield battles. His durability is a standout quality, having missed no games in the last three seasons, proving to be a reliable option for Deportivo Alavés.
Strengths: Duels won, Shots, Successful dribbles. Availability: no injuries recorded in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Pablo Ibáñez
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alex Scottsimilar↗ | Bournemouth | 23 | €53m | 93 | 82 |
| 2 | Lucas Paquetásimilar↗ | West Ham United | 29 | €36m | 92 | 83 |
| 3 | Carlos Alcarazsimilar↗ | Everton | 24 | €15m | 92 | 84 |
| 4 | Abdou Harrouisimilar↗ | Hellas Verona | 28 | €1.6m | 92 | 84 |
| 5 | Diego Gómezsimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 23 | €27m | 92 | 84 |
| 6 | Nico O'Reillysimilar↗ | Manchester City | 21 | €76m | 92 | 84 |
| 7 | Jude Bellinghamsimilar↗ | Real Madrid | 23 | €151m | 92 | 84 |
| 8 | Mattias Svanbergsimilar↗ | VfL Wolfsburg | 27 | €8.3m | 92 | 84 |
| 9 | Rocco Reitzsimilar↗ | RB Leipzig | 24 | €22m | 91 | 82 |
| 10 | Paul Wannersimilar↗ | PSV Eindhoven | 21 | €23m | 91 | 83 |
| 11 | Edu Expósitosimilar↗ | Espanyol | 30 | €4.5m | 91 | 85 |
| 12 | Youssouf Fofanasimilar↗ | Sevilla | 27 | €25m | 91 | 84 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Pablo Ibáñez
≈ 100% Pablo Ibáñez · strong: Clearances, Duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Duels won /90, Touches /90
≈ 100% Pablo Ibáñez · strong: Duels won, Possession won in att. third · low reliability
Strengths: Duels won /90, Possession won in att. third /90, Big chances created /90
≈ 100% Pablo Ibáñez · strong: Shots, Successful dribbles · medium reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Successful dribbles /90, xG + xA /90
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to Pablo Ibáñez?
Statistically, Alex Scott (Bournemouth) is the closest look-alike to Pablo Ibáñez — a 82/100 profile match (93/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
Who is the best replacement for Pablo Ibáñez?
By Doppel's fit score, Alex Scott (Bournemouth) is the closest profile to Pablo Ibáñez, with a 82/100 overall match. Lucas Paquetá and Carlos Alcaraz are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Pablo Ibáñez?
Yes. Abdou Harroui (Hellas Verona) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 84/100 at roughly €1.6m.
How does Doppel find players similar to Pablo Ibáñez?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Pablo Ibáñez's 2025/26 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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