Players like Sergio Peña
CM/CDMMalmö FF · 2024 · ranked by tactical + market fitSergio Peña's profile ↗
The players most similar to Sergio Peña are Douglas Luiz, Pascal Groß, Henrikh Mkhitaryan. Doppel rates Douglas Luiz (Juventus) a 84/100 overall match — 93/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Pascal Groß scores 86/100 at about €2.3m. Data as of November 2026.
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Sergio Peña is a top-tier deep-lying playmaker, showcasing exceptional vision and passing ability that places him in the top 2% of his positional peers. His precise long balls and effective possession wins in the attacking third highlight his capacity to control the game and create scoring opportunities. With only two games missed over the last three seasons, Peña's durability adds to his reliability in midfield, making him an invaluable asset for Malmö FF.
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Accurate long balls, Possession won in att. third. Availability: 2 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Sergio Peña
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Douglas Luizsimilar↗ | Juventus | 28 | €19m | 93 | 84 |
| 2 | Pascal Großsimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 35 | €2.3m | 92 | 86 |
| 3 | Henrikh Mkhitaryansimilar↗ | Inter | 37 | €2.9m | 92 | 83 |
| 4 | Joey Veermansimilar↗ | PSV Eindhoven | 28 | €26m | 91 | 84 |
| 5 | Samusimilar↗ | Vitória SC | 30 | €2.4m | 91 | 86 |
| 6 | Leon Goretzkasimilar↗ | FC Bayern München | 31 | €11m | 91 | 83 |
| 7 | Youssouf Fofanasimilar↗ | Sevilla | 27 | €25m | 91 | 84 |
| 8 | Harvey Elliottsimilar↗ | Valencia | 23 | €21m | 90 | 84 |
| 9 | Bruno Fernandessimilar↗ | Manchester United | 32 | €32m | 90 | 82 |
| 10 | Nadiem Amirisimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 30 | €16m | 90 | 83 |
| 11 | Hakan Çalhanoğlusimilar↗ | Inter | 32 | €17m | 90 | 83 |
| 12 | Lucas Da Cunhasimilar↗ | Como | 25 | €18m | 89 | 84 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Sergio Peña
≈ 100% Sergio Peña · strong: Touches, xG + xA · low reliability
Strengths: Touches /90, xG + xA /90, Sofascore rating
≈ 100% Sergio Peña · strong: Accurate crosses, Touches · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Touches /90, Key passes /90
≈ 100% Sergio Peña · strong: Accurate final-third passes, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate final-third passes /90, Sofascore rating, Touches /90
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to Sergio Peña?
Statistically, Douglas Luiz (Juventus) is the closest look-alike to Sergio Peña — a 84/100 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 Sergio Peña?
By Doppel's fit score, Douglas Luiz (Juventus) is the closest profile to Sergio Peña, with a 84/100 overall match. Pascal Groß and Henrikh Mkhitaryan are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Sergio Peña?
Yes. Pascal Groß (Brighton & Hove Albion) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 86/100 at roughly €2.3m.
How does Doppel find players similar to Sergio Peña?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Sergio Peña's 2024 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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