Players like Iván Tapia
CM/CDMBarracas Central · 2026 · ranked by tactical + market fitIván Tapia's profile ↗
The players most similar to Iván Tapia are Saîf-Eddine Khaoui, Ylldren Ibrahimaj, Santiago Colombatto. Doppel rates Saîf-Eddine Khaoui (Red Star FC) a 77/100 overall match — 91/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Joel Allansson scores 76/100 at about €200k. Data as of July 2026.
About Iván Tapia
Iván Tapia is a creative deep-lying playmaker, showcasing accuracy in his crossing and the ability to deliver key passes, which highlights his vision and technical prowess. Despite ranking in the bottom tier for defensive metrics, his durability stands out, having missed just one game in the last three seasons. While he may need to improve his defensive contributions, his playmaking abilities make him a valuable asset in midfield.
Strengths: Accurate crosses, Key passes. Availability: 1 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Iván Tapia
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Saîf-Eddine Khaouisimilar↗ | Red Star FC | 31 | €600k | 91 | 77 |
| 2 | Ylldren Ibrahimajsimilar↗ | Lillestrøm SK | 31 | €500k | 89 | 76 |
| 3 | Santiago Colombattosimilar↗ | Real Oviedo | 29 | €2.6m | 89 | 77 |
| 4 | Joel Allanssonsimilar↗ | Halmstads BK | 34 | €200k | 89 | 76 |
| 5 | Marco Pompettisimilar↗ | Catanzaro | 26 | €2.1m | 88 | 78 |
| 6 | Mathis Lachuersimilar↗ | Mirandés | 26 | €1.1m | 87 | 76 |
| 7 | Niklas Pyyhtiäsimilar↗ | Ternana | 23 | €1.4m | 87 | 78 |
| 8 | Julien Anzianisimilar↗ | Ajaccio | 27 | €800k | 87 | 77 |
| 9 | Rafael Bauzàsimilar↗ | Mirandés | 21 | €1.1m | 87 | 79 |
| 10 | Pedro Alemañsimilar↗ | Granada | 24 | €1.6m | 86 | 77 |
| 11 | Samuel Giovanesimilar↗ | Carrarese | 23 | €1.2m | 86 | 76 |
| 12 | Youssouf Diarrasimilar↗ | CD Tenerife | 28 | €800k | 86 | 76 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Iván Tapia
≈ 100% Iván Tapia · strong: Big chances created, Accurate crosses · medium reliability
Strengths: Big chances created /90, Accurate crosses /90
≈ 100% Iván Tapia · medium reliability
≈ 100% Iván Tapia · low reliability
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Iván Tapia?
By Doppel's fit score, Saîf-Eddine Khaoui (Red Star FC) is the closest profile to Iván Tapia, with a 77/100 overall match. Ylldren Ibrahimaj and Santiago Colombatto are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Iván Tapia?
Yes. Joel Allansson (Halmstads BK) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 76/100 at roughly €200k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Iván Tapia?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Iván Tapia'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.
Want the full, budget-aware shortlist with heatmaps and your own filters?
Run your own search on Doppel →