Players like Oriol Romeu
CM/CDMSouthampton · 2024/25 · ranked by tactical + market fitOriol Romeu's profile ↗
The players most similar to Oriol Romeu are Nacho Martín, Rubén Alcaraz, Beñat Gerenabarrena. Doppel rates Nacho Martín (Sporting Gijón) a 79/100 overall match — 92/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Rubén Alcaraz scores 77/100 at about €300k. Data as of October 2026.
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Oriol Romeu is a seasoned defensive midfielder with a strong positional awareness and a knack for breaking up play. Despite his Sofascore rating placing him in the bottom 26% of his peers, he excels in touches and accurate long balls, showcasing his ability to control the game from deep. While his attacking contributions are limited, his durability and reliability over the past three seasons make him a consistent presence in midfield, adept at linking defensive actions with precise passing.
Strengths: Touches, Accurate long balls, Tackles + interceptions. Availability: 6 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Oriol Romeu
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nacho Martínsimilar↗ | Sporting Gijón | 24 | €1.0m | 92 | 79 |
| 2 | Rubén Alcarazsimilar↗ | Granada | 35 | €300k | 89 | 77 |
| 3 | Beñat Gerenabarrenasimilar↗ | Athletic Club | 23 | €1.0m | 87 | 80 |
| 4 | Alejandro Meléndezsimilar↗ | Albacete Balompié | 27 | €400k | 87 | 77 |
| 5 | Unai Vencedorsimilar↗ | Levante UD | 26 | €1.5m | 87 | 78 |
| 6 | Roberto Gagliardinisimilar↗ | Hellas Verona | 32 | €1.2m | 87 | 77 |
| 7 | Manu Morlanessimilar↗ | Mallorca | 27 | €2.2m | 86 | 77 |
| 8 | Enric Llansanasimilar↗ | RSC Anderlecht | 25 | €2.1m | 86 | 78 |
| 9 | Darko Nejašmićsimilar↗ | NEC Nijmegen | 27 | €4.1m | 85 | 76 |
| 10 | Ander Herrerasimilar↗ | Boca Juniors | 37 | €400k | 85 | 76 |
| 11 | Pepelusimilar↗ | Valencia | 28 | €7.3m | 84 | 80 |
| 12 | Mikel Vesgasimilar↗ | Athletic Club | 33 | €1.2m | 84 | 77 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Oriol Romeu
≈ 100% Oriol Romeu · strong: Tackles + interceptions · medium reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90
≈ 100% Oriol Romeu · strong: Accurate long balls, Duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Duels won /90, Tackles + interceptions /90
≈ 100% Oriol Romeu · strong: Tackles + interceptions · low reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to Oriol Romeu?
Statistically, Nacho Martín (Sporting Gijón) is the closest look-alike to Oriol Romeu — a 79/100 profile match (92/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
Who is the best replacement for Oriol Romeu?
By Doppel's fit score, Nacho Martín (Sporting Gijón) is the closest profile to Oriol Romeu, with a 79/100 overall match. Rubén Alcaraz and Beñat Gerenabarrena are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Oriol Romeu?
Yes. Rubén Alcaraz (Granada) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 77/100 at roughly €300k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Oriol Romeu?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Oriol Romeu's 2024/25 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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