Players like Carlos Benavídez
CM/CDMDeportivo Alavés · 2023/24 · ranked by tactical + market fitCarlos Benavídez's profile ↗
The players most similar to Carlos Benavídez are Chema Andrés, Giulio Maggiore, Enric Llansana. Doppel rates Chema Andrés (VfB Stuttgart) a 78/100 overall match — 94/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Giulio Maggiore scores 80/100 at about €500k. Data as of September 2026.
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Carlos Benavídez is a tenacious defensive midfielder, excelling in tackles, interceptions, and aerial duels, making him a formidable presence in the heart of the midfield. Despite a Sofascore rating in the bottom 26% of his positional peers, his elite defensive metrics showcase his ability to disrupt play and win duels consistently. While his offensive contributions are limited, his reliability on the pitch is highlighted by minimal missed games over the past three seasons, underscoring his durability and commitment.
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions, Duels won, Finishing (npG − npxG /90). Availability: 16 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Carlos Benavídez
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chema Andréssimilar↗ | VfB Stuttgart | 21 | €19m | 94 | 78 |
| 2 | Giulio Maggioresimilar↗ | Salernitana | 28 | €500k | 93 | 80 |
| 3 | Enric Llansanasimilar↗ | Go Ahead Eagles | 25 | €2.1m | 93 | 82 |
| 4 | Samú Costasimilar↗ | Mallorca | 26 | €15m | 92 | 80 |
| 5 | Casemirosimilar↗ | Manchester United | 34 | €5.5m | 92 | 82 |
| 6 | Tomáš Součeksimilar↗ | West Ham United | 31 | €9.7m | 90 | 81 |
| 7 | Mauricio Benitezsimilar↗ | Royal Antwerp FC | 22 | €2.3m | 90 | 78 |
| 8 | Andrey Santossimilar↗ | RC Strasbourg | 22 | €39m | 90 | 79 |
| 9 | Philipp Sandersimilar↗ | Borussia M'gladbach | 28 | €4.2m | 90 | 78 |
| 10 | Darko Nejašmićsimilar↗ | NEC Nijmegen | 27 | €4.1m | 89 | 79 |
| 11 | Mikel Vesgasimilar↗ | Athletic Club | 33 | €1.2m | 89 | 80 |
| 12 | Pape Gueyesimilar↗ | Villarreal | 27 | €39m | 89 | 78 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Carlos Benavídez
≈ 100% Carlos Benavídez · strong: Aerial duels won, Clearances · medium reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Clearances /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90)
≈ 100% Carlos Benavídez · strong: Finishing (npG − npxG, Non-penalty goals · medium reliability
Strengths: Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Non-penalty goals /90, Tackles + interceptions /90
≈ 100% Carlos Benavídez · strong: Aerial duels won, Duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Duels won /90, Clearances /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Carlos Benavídez?
By Doppel's fit score, Chema Andrés (VfB Stuttgart) is the closest profile to Carlos Benavídez, with a 78/100 overall match. Giulio Maggiore and Enric Llansana are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Carlos Benavídez?
Yes. Giulio Maggiore (Salernitana) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 80/100 at roughly €500k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Carlos Benavídez?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Carlos Benavídez'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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