Players like Nicolás Garayalde
CM/CDMGimnasia y Esgrima · 2025 · ranked by tactical + market fitNicolás Garayalde's profile ↗
The players most similar to Nicolás Garayalde are Philip Brittijn, Eric Martel, Philipp Sander. Doppel rates Philip Brittijn (Fortuna Sittard) a 76/100 overall match — 92/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Yann Bodiger scores 76/100 at about €500k. Data as of July 2026.
About Nicolás Garayalde
Nicolás Garayalde is a tenacious defensive midfielder known for his exceptional tackling and interception ability, ranking in the top 4% among his peers. With a solid presence in duels, he offers reliability in breaking up opposition play, contributing to his top 40% overall quality rating. While his offensive output is limited, his durability stands out, having missed only nine games in the last three seasons, making him a dependable asset in the heart of the midfield.
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions, Duels won. Availability: 9 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Nicolás Garayalde
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Philip Brittijnsimilar↗ | Fortuna Sittard | 22 | €1.5m | 92 | 76 |
| 2 | Eric Martelsimilar↗ | 1. FC Köln | 24 | €8.2m | 91 | 78 |
| 3 | Philipp Sandersimilar↗ | Borussia M'gladbach | 28 | €4.2m | 91 | 78 |
| 4 | Miguel Atienzasimilar↗ | Burgos Club de Fútbol | 27 | €1.0m | 90 | 78 |
| 5 | Yann Bodigersimilar↗ | AD Ceuta | 31 | €500k | 90 | 76 |
| 6 | José Gragerasimilar↗ | Espanyol | 26 | €1.3m | 90 | 78 |
| 7 | Stanko Jurićsimilar↗ | Real Valladolid | 30 | €1.1m | 90 | 77 |
| 8 | Mauricio Benitezsimilar↗ | Royal Antwerp FC | 22 | €2.3m | 90 | 77 |
| 9 | Carlo Sickingersimilar↗ | SV 07 Elversberg | 29 | €500k | 89 | 77 |
| 10 | Lander Olaetxeasimilar↗ | Sporting Gijón | 33 | €400k | 89 | 76 |
| 11 | Adam Carlénsimilar↗ | IFK Göteborg | 26 | €400k | 88 | 77 |
| 12 | Sergio Gonzálezsimilar↗ | CD Tenerife | 29 | €600k | 88 | 78 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Nicolás Garayalde
≈ 100% Nicolás Garayalde · strong: Finishing (npG − npxG, Tackles + interceptions · low reliability
Strengths: Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Tackles + interceptions /90, Clearances /90
≈ 100% Nicolás Garayalde · strong: Clearances, Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Aerial duels won /90, Sofascore rating
≈ 100% Nicolás Garayalde · strong: Clearances, Tackles + interceptions · low reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Tackles + interceptions /90, Aerial duels won /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Nicolás Garayalde?
By Doppel's fit score, Philip Brittijn (Fortuna Sittard) is the closest profile to Nicolás Garayalde, with a 76/100 overall match. Eric Martel and Philipp Sander are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Nicolás Garayalde?
Yes. Yann Bodiger (AD Ceuta) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 76/100 at roughly €500k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Nicolás Garayalde?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Nicolás Garayalde'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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