Players like Kevin Gutiérrez
CM/CDMDefensa y Justicia · 2025 · ranked by tactical + market fitKevin Gutiérrez's profile ↗
The players most similar to Kevin Gutiérrez are Matheus Pereira, Mathias Kjølø, Zidane Iqbal. Doppel rates Matheus Pereira (Eibar) a 79/100 overall match — 91/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Iyad Mohamed scores 78/100 at about €400k. Data as of July 2026.
About Kevin Gutiérrez
Kevin Gutiérrez is a composed, ball-playing central midfielder known for his ability to dictate play from deep. With a Sofascore rating in the top 42% of his peers, he excels in delivering accurate long balls and making vital clearances, showcasing his reliability in defensive transitions. While his duels and aerial contributions may not be his forte, his vision and passing range make him a key asset when fit, despite struggling with injuries in recent seasons.
Strengths: Accurate long balls, Clearances. Availability: 41 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Kevin Gutiérrez
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Matheus Pereirasimilar↗ | Eibar | 28 | €2.6m | 91 | 79 |
| 2 | Mathias Kjøløsimilar↗ | FC Twente | 25 | €900k | 89 | 77 |
| 3 | Zidane Iqbalsimilar↗ | FC Utrecht | 23 | €1.0m | 89 | 78 |
| 4 | Lohann Doucetsimilar↗ | Paris FC | 24 | €500k | 88 | 77 |
| 5 | Thomas Claessimilar↗ | SV Zulte Waregem | 22 | €1.5m | 88 | 80 |
| 6 | Iván Morantesimilar↗ | Burgos Club de Fútbol | 25 | €1.0m | 87 | 77 |
| 7 | Giuseppe Leonesimilar↗ | Juve Stabia | 25 | €1.9m | 87 | 76 |
| 8 | Iyad Mohamedsimilar↗ | Pau FC | 25 | €400k | 87 | 78 |
| 9 | Melker Heiersimilar↗ | IK Sirius | 25 | €2.2m | 86 | 77 |
| 10 | Alejandro Meléndezsimilar↗ | Albacete Balompié | 27 | €400k | 86 | 77 |
| 11 | Marco Pompettisimilar↗ | Catanzaro | 26 | €2.1m | 86 | 77 |
| 12 | Tobías Reinhartsimilar↗ | Reggiana | 26 | €700k | 86 | 76 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Kevin Gutiérrez
≈ 100% Kevin Gutiérrez · strong: Accurate long balls, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Sofascore rating
≈ 100% Kevin Gutiérrez · strong: Accurate long balls, Accurate final-third passes · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Accurate final-third passes /90
≈ 100% Kevin Gutiérrez · strong: Accurate long balls · medium reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Kevin Gutiérrez?
By Doppel's fit score, Matheus Pereira (Eibar) is the closest profile to Kevin Gutiérrez, with a 79/100 overall match. Mathias Kjølø and Zidane Iqbal are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Kevin Gutiérrez?
Yes. Iyad Mohamed (Pau FC) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 78/100 at roughly €400k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Kevin Gutiérrez?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Kevin Gutiérrez's 2025 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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