Players like Aritz Elustondo
CB/RBReal Sociedad · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitAritz Elustondo's profile ↗
The players most similar to Aritz Elustondo are Jaydee Canvot, Rio Hillen, Antoine Mendy. Doppel rates Jaydee Canvot (Crystal Palace) a 80/100 overall match — 90/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Rio Hillen scores 81/100 at about €700k. Data as of October 2026.
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Aritz Elustondo is a robust, defensive-minded centre-back who excels in clearing danger and winning duels, making him a reliable presence in the backline. Despite his lower overall quality rating, he showcases impressive metrics in clearances and accurate long balls, demonstrating his ability to disrupt opposition attacks and initiate play from deep. However, his injury history raises concerns about durability, having missed a significant number of games over the past three seasons.
Strengths: Clearances, Touches, Accurate long balls. Availability: 19 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Aritz Elustondo
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jaydee Canvotsimilar↗ | Crystal Palace | 20 | €25m | 90 | 80 |
| 2 | Rio Hillensimilar↗ | NAC Breda | 23 | €700k | 88 | 81 |
| 3 | Antoine Mendysimilar↗ | Nice | 22 | €9.7m | 88 | 80 |
| 4 | Timo Hüberssimilar↗ | 1. FC Köln | 30 | €1.4m | 87 | 79 |
| 5 | Robin Hranáčsimilar↗ | TSG Hoffenheim | 26 | €11m | 87 | 79 |
| 6 | Chris Richardssimilar↗ | Crystal Palace | 26 | €25m | 86 | 80 |
| 7 | Philipp Sandersimilar↗ | Borussia M'gladbach | 28 | €4.2m | 85 | 81 |
| 8 | Reece Burkesimilar↗ | Charlton Athletic | 30 | €1.0m | 85 | 80 |
| 9 | Miguel Nóbregasimilar↗ | Vitória SC | 26 | €400k | 84 | 79 |
| 10 | Tiago Gabrielsimilar↗ | Lecce | 22 | €15m | 84 | 80 |
| 11 | Lukas Küblersimilar↗ | SC Freiburg | 34 | €1.5m | 84 | 79 |
| 12 | Ben Godfreysimilar↗ | Sheffield United | 28 | €4.7m | 84 | 79 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Aritz Elustondo
≈ 100% Aritz Elustondo · strong: Clearances, Duels won · medium reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Duels won /90, Tackles + interceptions /90
≈ 100% Aritz Elustondo · strong: Duels won, Clearances · medium reliability
Strengths: Duels won /90, Clearances /90, Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% Aritz Elustondo · strong: Duels won, Aerial duels won · medium reliability
Strengths: Duels won /90, Aerial duels won /90, Clearances /90
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to Aritz Elustondo?
Statistically, Jaydee Canvot (Crystal Palace) is the closest look-alike to Aritz Elustondo — a 80/100 profile match (90/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
Who is the best replacement for Aritz Elustondo?
By Doppel's fit score, Jaydee Canvot (Crystal Palace) is the closest profile to Aritz Elustondo, with a 80/100 overall match. Rio Hillen and Antoine Mendy are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Aritz Elustondo?
Yes. Rio Hillen (NAC Breda) plays a similar centre back role and rates 81/100 at roughly €700k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Aritz Elustondo?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Aritz Elustondo's 2025/26 season, then ranks centre backs across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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