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 September 2026.
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Pablo Ibáñez is a tenacious defensive midfielder known for his exceptional dueling ability and successful dribbling, making him a formidable presence in the center of the pitch. While his overall Sofascore rating places him in the bottom tier of his positional peers, his durability is a significant asset, having missed no games in the last three seasons. He thrives in breaking up play and driving forward, though his finishing remains a notable area for improvement.
Strengths: Duels won, Successful dribbles, Shots. 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↗ | Southampton | 24 | €15m | 92 | 84 |
| 4 | Abdou Harrouisimilar↗ | Frosinone | 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 | €123m | 92 | 84 |
| 8 | Mattias Svanbergsimilar↗ | VfL Wolfsburg | 27 | €8.3m | 92 | 84 |
| 9 | Yasin Ayarisimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 23 | €32m | 91 | 83 |
| 10 | Rocco Reitzsimilar↗ | Borussia M'gladbach | 24 | €22m | 91 | 82 |
| 11 | Paul Wannersimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 21 | €23m | 91 | 83 |
| 12 | Edu Expósitosimilar↗ | Espanyol | 30 | €4.5m | 91 | 85 |
* 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 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 (Frosinone) 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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