Players like Ander Herrera
CM/CDMAthletic Club · 2023/24 · ranked by tactical + market fitAnder Herrera's profile ↗
The players most similar to Ander Herrera are Pascal Groß, Adam Wharton, Pepelu. Doppel rates Pascal Groß (Brighton & Hove Albion) a 82/100 overall match — 84/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Joan Jordán scores 81/100 at about €1.0m. Data as of July 2026.
12 players most similar to Ander Herrera
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pascal Großsimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 32 | €2.3m | 84 | 82 |
| 2 | Adam Whartonsimilar↗ | Crystal Palace | 21 | €74m | 89 | 81 |
| 3 | Pepelusimilar↗ | Valencia | 25 | €7.3m | 85 | 81 |
| 4 | Joan Jordánsimilar↗ | Deportivo Alavés | 30 | €1.0m | 82 | 81 |
| 5 | Lucas Paquetásimilar↗ | West Ham United | 26 | €36m | 88 | 81 |
| 6 | Bruno Fernandessimilar↗ | Manchester United | 29 | €32m | 85 | 80 |
| 7 | Kevin Stögersimilar↗ | VfL Bochum 1848 | 30 | €1.9m | 80 | 80 |
| 8 | Hakan Çalhanoğlusimilar↗ | Inter | 29 | €17m | 83 | 80 |
| 9 | Leon Goretzkasimilar↗ | FC Bayern München | 28 | €11m | 85 | 80 |
| 10 | Enzo Le Féesimilar↗ | Sunderland | 25 | €26m | 86 | 80 |
| 11 | Wouter Burgersimilar↗ | TSG Hoffenheim | 24 | €21m | 86 | 80 |
| 12 | Exequiel Palaciossimilar↗ | Bayer 04 Leverkusen | 25 | €26m | 88 | 80 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Ander Herrera
≈ 100% Ander Herrera · strong: Accurate crosses, Key passes · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Key passes /90, Touches /90
≈ 100% Ander Herrera · strong: Big chances created, Accurate crosses · low reliability
Strengths: Big chances created /90, Accurate crosses /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Ander Herrera · strong: Sofascore rating, Accurate long balls · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Accurate long balls /90, Accurate crosses /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Ander Herrera?
By Doppel's fit score, Pascal Groß (Brighton & Hove Albion) is the closest profile to Ander Herrera, with a 82/100 overall match. Adam Wharton and Pepelu are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Ander Herrera?
Yes. Joan Jordán (Deportivo Alavés) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 81/100 at roughly €1.0m.
How does Doppel find players similar to Ander Herrera?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Ander Herrera'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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