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 82/100 at about €700k. Data as of September 2026.
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Aritz Elustondo is a robust, defensive-minded centre-back known for his exceptional ability to clear the ball and win duels, firmly establishing him as a reliable presence in the backline. While his Sofascore rating places him in the bottom 5% of his positional peers, his durability is a concern, having missed a significant number of games over the last three seasons. Despite this, his proficiency in long passes and consistently high clearance rate highlight his value in defensive situations.
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 | 82 |
| 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 | Jan Paul van Heckesimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 26 | €49m | 86 | 78 |
| 8 | Philipp Sandersimilar↗ | Borussia M'gladbach | 28 | €4.2m | 85 | 81 |
| 9 | Reece Burkesimilar↗ | Luton Town | 30 | €1.0m | 85 | 80 |
| 10 | Miguel Nóbregasimilar↗ | Rio Ave | 26 | €400k | 84 | 79 |
| 11 | Lukas Küblersimilar↗ | SC Freiburg | 34 | €1.5m | 84 | 79 |
| 12 | Tiago Gabrielsimilar↗ | Lecce | 22 | €15m | 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 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 82/100 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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