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 John Brooks, Philipp Sander, Eric Martel. Doppel rates John Brooks (TSG Hoffenheim) a 79/100 overall match — 83/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, John Brooks scores 79/100 at about €200k. Data as of July 2026.
12 players most similar to Aritz Elustondo
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | John Brookssimilar↗ | TSG Hoffenheim | 30 | €200k | 83 | 79 |
| 2 | Philipp Sandersimilar↗ | Borussia M'gladbach | 27 | €4.2m | 83 | 79 |
| 3 | Eric Martelsimilar↗ | 1. FC Köln | 23 | €8.2m | 85 | 79 |
| 4 | Jacobo Ramónsimilar↗ | Como | 20 | €32m | 81 | 79 |
| 5 | Chris Richardssimilar↗ | Crystal Palace | 25 | €25m | 86 | 78 |
| 6 | Leopold Querfeldsimilar↗ | 1. FC Union Berlin | 22 | €19m | 80 | 78 |
| 7 | Tiago Gabrielsimilar↗ | Lecce | 21 | €15m | 85 | 78 |
| 8 | Antoine Mendysimilar↗ | Nice | 21 | €9.7m | 87 | 78 |
| 9 | Reece Burkesimilar↗ | Luton Town | 27 | €1.0m | 82 | 78 |
| 10 | Timo Hüberssimilar↗ | 1. FC Köln | 27 | €1.4m | 87 | 78 |
| 11 | Ivan Ordetssimilar↗ | VfL Bochum 1848 | 31 | €700k | 82 | 78 |
| 12 | Ben Godfreysimilar↗ | Everton | 25 | €4.7m | 80 | 78 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Aritz Elustondo
≈ 100% Aritz Elustondo · strong: Accurate long balls, Clearances · medium reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Clearances /90, Aerial duels won %
≈ 100% Aritz Elustondo · strong: Tackles + interceptions, Shots · low reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90, Shots /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Aritz Elustondo · strong: Duels won, Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Duels won /90, Aerial duels won /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Aritz Elustondo?
By Doppel's fit score, John Brooks (TSG Hoffenheim) is the closest profile to Aritz Elustondo, with a 79/100 overall match. Philipp Sander and Eric Martel are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Aritz Elustondo?
Yes. John Brooks (TSG Hoffenheim) plays a similar centre back role and rates 79/100 at roughly €200k.
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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