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, Lucas Paquetá. 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 September 2026.
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Ander Herrera is a tenacious defensive midfielder, excelling in tackles and interceptions, making him a key asset in breaking up opposition play. With a Sofascore rating in the top 47% of his peers, his ability to control the game is underscored by his impressive passing accuracy in the final third and high duel success. However, his injury history raises concerns about durability, having missed significant time over the past three seasons. His experience across top clubs adds to his tactical intelligence on 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 | Lucas Paquetásimilar↗ | West Ham United | 29 | €36m | 92 | 83 |
| 4 | Rocco Reitzsimilar↗ | Borussia M'gladbach | 24 | €22m | 91 | 82 |
| 5 | Enzo Le Féesimilar↗ | Sunderland | 26 | €26m | 91 | 83 |
| 6 | Édersonsimilar↗ | Atalanta | 27 | €43m | 91 | 82 |
| 7 | Henrikh Mkhitaryansimilar↗ | Inter | 37 | €2.9m | 91 | 82 |
| 8 | Mikkel Damsgaardsimilar↗ | Brentford | 26 | €29m | 90 | 82 |
| 9 | Curtis Jonessimilar↗ | Liverpool FC | 25 | €33m | 90 | 82 |
| 10 | Mattias Svanbergsimilar↗ | VfL Wolfsburg | 27 | €8.3m | 90 | 83 |
| 11 | Yasin Ayarisimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 23 | €32m | 90 | 82 |
| 12 | Bruno Fernandessimilar↗ | Manchester United | 32 | €32m | 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: Duels won, Possession won in att. third · low reliability
Strengths: Duels won /90, Possession won in att. third /90, Big chances created /90
FAQ
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 Lucas Paquetá 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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