Players like Hugo Sotelo
CM/CDMCelta Vigo · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitHugo Sotelo's profile ↗
The players most similar to Hugo Sotelo are Frenkie de Jong, Jordan Holsgrove, Luka Modrić. Doppel rates Frenkie de Jong (FC Barcelona) a 79/100 overall match — 92/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Jakub Kałuziński scores 80/100 at about €2.3m. Data as of September 2026.
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Hugo Sotelo is a poised deep-lying playmaker, excelling in orchestrating the midfield with precision. With a Sofascore rating in the top 43% of his peers, he showcases his quality through exceptional passing accuracy and vision, reflected in his elite percentile rankings for final-third passes and key chances created. His durability is a significant asset, having missed just one game in the last three seasons, ensuring he remains a reliable presence in Celta Vigo's setup.
Strengths: Accurate final-third passes, Touches, Key passes. Availability: 1 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Hugo Sotelo
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Frenkie de Jongsimilar↗ | FC Barcelona | 29 | €32m | 92 | 79 |
| 2 | Jordan Holsgrovesimilar↗ | Estoril Praia | 27 | €5.3m | 92 | 80 |
| 3 | Luka Modrićsimilar↗ | AC Milan | 41 | €3.8m | 90 | 79 |
| 4 | Adem Zorganesimilar↗ | RC Sporting Charleroi | 26 | €13m | 89 | 81 |
| 5 | Doğucan Haspolatsimilar↗ | KVC Westerlo | 26 | €5.2m | 89 | 82 |
| 6 | Jakub Kałuzińskisimilar↗ | Antalyaspor | 24 | €2.3m | 88 | 80 |
| 7 | Kartal Kayra Yılmazsimilar↗ | Kayserispor | 26 | €2.4m | 87 | 81 |
| 8 | Hakan Çalhanoğlusimilar↗ | Inter | 32 | €17m | 87 | 81 |
| 9 | James Ward-Prowsesimilar↗ | West Ham United | 32 | €4.5m | 86 | 82 |
| 10 | Niklas Schmidtsimilar↗ | Toulouse | 28 | €1.6m | 86 | 79 |
| 11 | Pascal Großsimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 35 | €2.3m | 85 | 82 |
| 12 | Pepelusimilar↗ | Valencia | 28 | €7.3m | 85 | 81 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Hugo Sotelo
≈ 100% Hugo Sotelo · strong: Accurate final-third passes, Touches · medium reliability
Strengths: Accurate final-third passes /90, Touches /90, Big chances created /90
≈ 100% Hugo Sotelo · strong: Touches, Accurate long balls · low reliability
Strengths: Touches /90, Accurate long balls /90, Big chances created /90
≈ 100% Hugo Sotelo · strong: Accurate long balls, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Sofascore rating, Touches /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Hugo Sotelo?
By Doppel's fit score, Frenkie de Jong (FC Barcelona) is the closest profile to Hugo Sotelo, with a 79/100 overall match. Jordan Holsgrove and Luka Modrić are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Hugo Sotelo?
Yes. Jakub Kałuziński (Antalyaspor) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 80/100 at roughly €2.3m.
How does Doppel find players similar to Hugo Sotelo?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Hugo Sotelo's 2025/26 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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