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 October 2026.
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Carlos Benavídez is a tenacious defensive midfielder known for his relentless tackling and ability to dominate duels, placing him in the elite tier of his position. With an impressive knack for finishing, he consistently converts opportunities, showcasing a well-rounded game despite being less involved in playmaking. His reliability on the pitch is evident, having missed only 16 matches over the past three seasons, making him a durable asset for Deportivo Alavés.
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↗ | Bari | 28 | €500k | 93 | 80 |
| 3 | Enric Llansanasimilar↗ | RSC Anderlecht | 25 | €2.1m | 93 | 82 |
| 4 | Samú Costasimilar↗ | Mallorca | 26 | €15m | 92 | 80 |
| 5 | Casemirosimilar↗ | Manchester United | 34 | €5.5m | 92 | 83 |
| 6 | Tomáš Součeksimilar↗ | West Ham United | 31 | €9.7m | 90 | 81 |
| 7 | Mauricio Benitezsimilar↗ | Royal Antwerp FC | 22 | €2.3m | 90 | 78 |
| 8 | Philipp Sandersimilar↗ | Borussia M'gladbach | 28 | €4.2m | 90 | 78 |
| 9 | Andrey Santossimilar↗ | Manchester United | 22 | €39m | 90 | 79 |
| 10 | Mikel Vesgasimilar↗ | Athletic Club | 33 | €1.2m | 89 | 80 |
| 11 | Darko Nejašmićsimilar↗ | NEC Nijmegen | 27 | €4.1m | 89 | 79 |
| 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 closest look-alike to Carlos Benavídez?
Statistically, Chema Andrés (VfB Stuttgart) is the closest look-alike to Carlos Benavídez — a 78/100 profile match (94/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
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 (Bari) 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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