Players like Ander Herrera
CM/CDMBoca Juniors · 2023/24 · ranked by tactical + market fitAnder Herrera's profile ↗
The players most similar to Ander Herrera are Ryan Christie, Adam Wharton, Daichi Kamada. Doppel rates Ryan Christie (Bournemouth) a 82/100 overall match — 95/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Henrikh Mkhitaryan scores 82/100 at about €2.9m. Data as of October 2026.
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Ander Herrera is a reliable defensive midfielder with a strong focus on ball retrieval and distribution. His elite ranking in tackles, interceptions, and duel success showcases his ability to control the midfield, while his impressive passing accuracy in the final third highlights his playmaking potential. Despite some injury setbacks, Herrera remains a durable option when fit, exemplifying the qualities of a seasoned engine in the heart of the pitch.
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions, Touches, Accurate final-third passes. Availability: 49 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Ander Herrera
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ryan Christiesimilar↗ | Bournemouth | 31 | €8.6m | 95 | 82 |
| 2 | Adam Whartonsimilar↗ | Crystal Palace | 22 | €74m | 94 | 85 |
| 3 | Daichi Kamadasimilar↗ | Crystal Palace | 30 | €10m | 93 | 82 |
| 4 | Lucas Paquetásimilar↗ | West Ham United | 29 | €36m | 92 | 83 |
| 5 | Rocco Reitzsimilar↗ | RB Leipzig | 24 | €22m | 91 | 82 |
| 6 | Enzo Le Féesimilar↗ | Sunderland | 26 | €26m | 91 | 83 |
| 7 | Henrikh Mkhitaryansimilar↗ | Inter | 37 | €2.9m | 91 | 82 |
| 8 | Mikkel Damsgaardsimilar↗ | Brentford | 26 | €29m | 90 | 82 |
| 9 | Mattias Svanbergsimilar↗ | VfL Wolfsburg | 27 | €8.3m | 90 | 83 |
| 10 | Yasin Ayarisimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 23 | €36m | 90 | 82 |
| 11 | Bruno Fernandessimilar↗ | Manchester United | 32 | €32m | 90 | 82 |
| 12 | Leon Goretzkasimilar↗ | FC Bayern München | 31 | €11m | 89 | 82 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Ander Herrera
≈ 100% Ander Herrera · strong: Successful dribbles, Tackles + interceptions · low reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Tackles + interceptions /90, Duels won /90
≈ 100% Ander Herrera · strong: Big chances created, Key passes · low reliability
Strengths: Big chances created /90, Key passes /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Ander Herrera · strong: Tackles + interceptions, Duels won · medium reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90, Duels won /90, Possession won in att. third /90
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to Ander Herrera?
Statistically, Ryan Christie (Bournemouth) is the closest look-alike to Ander Herrera — a 82/100 profile match (95/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
Who is the best replacement for Ander Herrera?
By Doppel's fit score, Ryan Christie (Bournemouth) is the closest profile to Ander Herrera, with a 82/100 overall match. Adam Wharton and Daichi Kamada are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Ander Herrera?
Yes. Henrikh Mkhitaryan (Inter) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 82/100 at roughly €2.9m.
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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