Players like Agustín Almendra
CM/CDMRacing Club · 2025 · ranked by tactical + market fitAgustín Almendra's profile ↗
Agustín Almendra is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for Racing Club in the Argentine Liga Profesional, with 27 appearances and 1651 minutes played in 2025. Players similar to Almendra include Julien Ponceau from Real Valladolid, with a fit score of 79/100, and Alejandro Meléndez from Albacete Balompié, also at 79/100. Another comparable player is Melker Heier from IK Sirius, who has a fit score of 80/100.
About Agustín Almendra
Agustín Almendra is a ball-playing central midfielder known for his precise long-range passing, ranking in the top 11% of his peers. While his Sofascore rating places him in the bottom half of positional players, his durability shines through with only six games missed in three seasons. However, he struggles in duels, which limits his defensive impact. Almendra's ability to dictate play from deep makes him a valuable asset in transitioning the ball and maintaining possession.
Strengths: Accurate long balls. Availability: 6 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Agustín Almendra
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Julien Ponceausimilar↗ | Real Valladolid | 26 | €1.8m | 91 | 79 |
| 2 | Alejandro Meléndezsimilar↗ | Albacete Balompié | 27 | €400k | 91 | 79 |
| 3 | Melker Heiersimilar↗ | IK Sirius | 25 | €2.2m | 90 | 80 |
| 4 | Matheus Pereirasimilar↗ | Eibar | 28 | €2.6m | 90 | 79 |
| 5 | Aleix Garridosimilar↗ | Eibar | 22 | €1.1m | 90 | 79 |
| 6 | Otto Rosengrensimilar↗ | Malmö FF | 23 | €2.9m | 90 | 79 |
| 7 | Thomas Claessimilar↗ | SV Zulte Waregem | 22 | €1.5m | 88 | 80 |
| 8 | Alex Salasimilar↗ | Córdoba | 25 | €1.0m | 88 | 79 |
| 9 | Marc Domenechsimilar↗ | FC Andorra | 24 | €700k | 87 | 78 |
| 10 | Simone Trimbolisimilar↗ | Mantova | 24 | €2.1m | 87 | 78 |
| 11 | Barry Bannansimilar↗ | Sheffield Wednesday | 37 | €200k | 85 | 78 |
| 12 | Kartal Kayra Yılmazsimilar↗ | Kayserispor | 26 | €2.4m | 84 | 79 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
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FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Agustín Almendra?
By Doppel's fit score, Julien Ponceau (Real Valladolid) is the closest profile to Agustín Almendra, with a 79/100 overall match. Alejandro Meléndez and Melker Heier are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Agustín Almendra?
Yes. Alejandro Meléndez (Albacete Balompié) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 79/100 at roughly €400k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Agustín Almendra?
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