Players like Éver Banega
CM/CAM/CDMDefensa y Justicia · 2025 · ranked by tactical + market fitÉver Banega's profile ↗
The players most similar to Éver Banega are Fábio Vieira, Ludovic Blas, Kang-in Lee. Doppel rates Fábio Vieira (Hamburger SV) a 83/100 overall match — 90/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Florent Muslija scores 82/100 at about €1.9m. Data as of July 2026.
About Éver Banega
Éver Banega is a creative playmaker, thriving as a central midfielder with a knack for orchestrating attacks. His elite Sofascore rating places him in the top 3% of his peers, showcasing his exceptional ability to deliver accurate long balls and crosses, while also consistently generating key passes. With just 8 games missed over the last three seasons, his reliability enhances his value on the pitch, making him an indispensable asset in any midfield.
Strengths: Accurate long balls, Sofascore rating, Accurate crosses. Availability: 8 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Éver Banega
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fábio Vieirasimilar↗ | Hamburger SV | 26 | €17m | 90 | 83 |
| 2 | Ludovic Blassimilar↗ | Stade Rennais | 29 | €9.3m | 89 | 83 |
| 3 | Kang-in Leesimilar↗ | Paris Saint-Germain | 25 | €30m | 89 | 82 |
| 4 | Nadiem Amirisimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 30 | €16m | 89 | 82 |
| 5 | Andrea Colpanisimilar↗ | Monza | 27 | €3.8m | 89 | 83 |
| 6 | Mason Greenwoodsimilar↗ | Olympique de Marseille | 25 | €53m | 89 | 83 |
| 7 | Paulo Dybalasimilar↗ | AS Roma | 33 | €5.2m | 89 | 82 |
| 8 | Florent Muslijasimilar↗ | Fortuna Düsseldorf | 28 | €1.9m | 89 | 82 |
| 9 | Lazar Samardžićsimilar↗ | Udinese | 24 | €16m | 89 | 82 |
| 10 | Kenan Yıldızsimilar↗ | Juventus | 21 | €72m | 88 | 83 |
| 11 | Myron Van Brederodesimilar↗ | KV Mechelen | 23 | €4.9m | 88 | 82 |
| 12 | Azzedine Ounahisimilar↗ | Girona FC | 26 | €10m | 88 | 81 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Éver Banega
≈ 100% Éver Banega · strong: Shots, Finishing (npG − npxG · low reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Non-penalty goals /90
≈ 100% Éver Banega · strong: Successful dribbles, Shots · low reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Shots /90, Sofascore rating
≈ 100% Éver Banega · strong: Big chances created, Accurate final-third passes · medium reliability
Strengths: Big chances created /90, Accurate final-third passes /90, Key passes /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Éver Banega?
By Doppel's fit score, Fábio Vieira (Hamburger SV) is the closest profile to Éver Banega, with a 83/100 overall match. Ludovic Blas and Kang-in Lee are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Éver Banega?
Yes. Florent Muslija (Fortuna Düsseldorf) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 82/100 at roughly €1.9m.
How does Doppel find players similar to Éver Banega?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Éver Banega'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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