Players like Bruno Leyes
CM/CDMTigre · 2026 · ranked by tactical + market fitBruno Leyes's profile ↗
The players most similar to Bruno Leyes are Carlo Sickinger, Kevin Ackermann, Lander Olaetxea. Doppel rates Carlo Sickinger (SV 07 Elversberg) a 80/100 overall match — 94/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Lander Olaetxea scores 78/100 at about €400k. Data as of July 2026.
About Bruno Leyes
Bruno Leyes is a reliable defensive midfielder known for his exceptional long-range distribution and solid defensive contributions. With a Sofascore rating in the bottom 36% of his peers, he excels in accurate long balls and clearances, showcasing his ability to initiate attacks from deep and maintain defensive solidity. While he may not contribute in the final third, his durability is a major asset, having missed only five games over the last three seasons, making him a dependable presence in the midfield.
Strengths: Accurate long balls, Clearances. Availability: 5 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Bruno Leyes
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Carlo Sickingersimilar↗ | SV 07 Elversberg | 29 | €500k | 94 | 80 |
| 2 | Kevin Ackermannsimilar↗ | IF Brommapojkarna | 25 | €700k | 93 | 80 |
| 3 | Lander Olaetxeasimilar↗ | Sporting Gijón | 33 | €400k | 93 | 78 |
| 4 | Miguel Atienzasimilar↗ | Burgos Club de Fútbol | 27 | €1.0m | 92 | 79 |
| 5 | Anuarsimilar↗ | AD Ceuta | 31 | €700k | 92 | 78 |
| 6 | Sergio Gonzálezsimilar↗ | CD Tenerife | 29 | €600k | 92 | 80 |
| 7 | Santiago Castañedasimilar↗ | SC Paderborn 07 | 22 | €5.2m | 92 | 81 |
| 8 | Jesús Bernalsimilar↗ | Racing de Ferrol | 30 | €500k | 92 | 78 |
| 9 | Tomy Carbonellsimilar↗ | Real Sociedad B | 21 | €900k | 92 | 82 |
| 10 | Florian Flicksimilar↗ | 1. FC Nürnberg | 26 | €700k | 91 | 80 |
| 11 | José Gragerasimilar↗ | Espanyol | 26 | €1.3m | 91 | 79 |
| 12 | Adam Carlénsimilar↗ | IFK Göteborg | 26 | €400k | 91 | 79 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Bruno Leyes
≈ 100% Bruno Leyes · strong: Accurate long balls, Clearances · medium reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Clearances /90, Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% Bruno Leyes · medium reliability
≈ 100% Bruno Leyes · strong: Clearances, Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Aerial duels won /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Bruno Leyes?
By Doppel's fit score, Carlo Sickinger (SV 07 Elversberg) is the closest profile to Bruno Leyes, with a 80/100 overall match. Kevin Ackermann and Lander Olaetxea are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Bruno Leyes?
Yes. Lander Olaetxea (Sporting Gijón) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 78/100 at roughly €400k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Bruno Leyes?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Bruno Leyes's 2026 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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