Players like Juan Velázquez
LMClub Atlético Belgrano · 2024 · ranked by tactical + market fitJuan Velázquez's profile ↗
The players most similar to Juan Velázquez are Darlin Yongwa, Íñigo Cordoba, Niccolò Fortini. Doppel rates Darlin Yongwa (Lorient) a 77/100 overall match — 89/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Romario Rösch scores 77/100 at about €400k. Data as of July 2026.
About Juan Velázquez
Juan Velázquez is a tenacious left midfielder, excelling in winning possession in the attacking third, making him a vital cog in high-press systems. With a Sofascore rating in the top 44% of his positional peers, he showcases solid overall quality, facilitating play with three assists this season. However, his injury history raises concerns about reliability, having missed 32 games over the last three seasons.
Strengths: Possession won in att. third. Availability: 32 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Juan Velázquez
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Darlin Yongwasimilar↗ | Lorient | 26 | €4.7m | 89 | 77 |
| 2 | Íñigo Cordobasimilar↗ | Burgos Club de Fútbol | 29 | €1.5m | 89 | 76 |
| 3 | Niccolò Fortinisimilar↗ | Juve Stabia | 20 | €11m | 89 | 78 |
| 4 | Romario Röschsimilar↗ | SSV Ulm 1846 | 27 | €400k | 89 | 77 |
| 5 | Fabio Ferrarosimilar↗ | FCV Dender | 24 | €1.2m | 88 | 77 |
| 6 | Evan’s Jean-Lambertsimilar↗ | Rodez AF | 28 | €1.1m | 87 | 77 |
| 7 | Tom Alexander Rothesimilar↗ | Holstein Kiel | 22 | €10m | 87 | 76 |
| 8 | Franco Carbonisimilar↗ | Ternana | 23 | €900k | 87 | 77 |
| 9 | Ryad Hachemsimilar↗ | Red Star FC | 28 | €900k | 87 | 77 |
| 10 | Florian Kleinhanslsimilar↗ | VfL Osnabrück | 26 | €500k | 86 | 77 |
| 11 | Rémy Vitasimilar↗ | Amiens SC | 25 | €400k | 86 | 77 |
| 12 | Matthéo Xantippesimilar↗ | Grenoble Foot 38 | 24 | €1.2m | 84 | 77 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Juan Velázquez
≈ 100% Juan Velázquez · strong: Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating
≈ 100% Juan Velázquez · strong: Possession won in att. third, Duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Possession won in att. third /90, Duels won /90, Tackles + interceptions /90
≈ 100% Juan Velázquez · strong: Successful dribbles, Sofascore rating · medium reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Sofascore rating, Possession won in att. third /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Juan Velázquez?
By Doppel's fit score, Darlin Yongwa (Lorient) is the closest profile to Juan Velázquez, with a 77/100 overall match. Íñigo Cordoba and Niccolò Fortini are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Juan Velázquez?
Yes. Romario Rösch (SSV Ulm 1846) plays a similar left midfielder role and rates 77/100 at roughly €400k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Juan Velázquez?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Juan Velázquez's 2024 season, then ranks left midfielders across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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