Players like Miguel Brizuela
CBAtlético Tucumán · 2025 · ranked by tactical + market fitMiguel Brizuela's profile ↗
The players most similar to Miguel Brizuela are Ewoud Pletinckx, Léo Santos, Max Cleworth. Doppel rates Ewoud Pletinckx (Oud-Heverlee Leuven) a 80/100 overall match — 88/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Leandro Cabrera scores 78/100 at about €900k. Data as of July 2026.
About Miguel Brizuela
Miguel Brizuela is a versatile centre-back with an unexpected knack for attacking contributions, showcasing impressive finishing and aerial prowess. Although his overall quality ranks in the bottom tier of his positional peers, his ability to win aerial duels and deliver accurate crosses adds a unique dimension to his game. With only 10 games missed over the last three seasons, Brizuela proves to be a durable and reliable option in defense, bringing valuable experience to Atlético Tucumán.
Strengths: Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Accurate crosses, Shots. Availability: 10 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Miguel Brizuela
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ewoud Pletinckxsimilar↗ | Oud-Heverlee Leuven | 26 | €1.7m | 88 | 80 |
| 2 | Léo Santossimilar↗ | CD Nacional | 28 | €1.0m | 85 | 78 |
| 3 | Max Cleworthsimilar↗ | Wrexham | 24 | €9.4m | 85 | 78 |
| 4 | Husniddin Aliqulovsimilar↗ | Çaykur Rizespor | 27 | €1.2m | 85 | 78 |
| 5 | Matej Maglicasimilar↗ | Darmstadt 98 | 28 | €1.1m | 84 | 78 |
| 6 | Gabriele Bracagliasimilar↗ | Frosinone | 23 | €3.6m | 82 | 81 |
| 7 | Emmanuel Kakousimilar↗ | Cercle Brugge | 21 | €2.2m | 81 | 79 |
| 8 | Leandro Cabrerasimilar↗ | Espanyol | 35 | €900k | 81 | 78 |
| 9 | Taha Altıkardeşsimilar↗ | Göztepe | 23 | €4.1m | 81 | 79 |
| 10 | Jannis Heuersimilar↗ | Preußen Münster | 27 | €900k | 81 | 78 |
| 11 | Niccolò Pierozzisimilar↗ | Palermo | 25 | €4.2m | 80 | 79 |
| 12 | Craig Forsythsimilar↗ | Derby County | 37 | €100k | 80 | 78 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Miguel Brizuela
≈ 100% Miguel Brizuela · strong: Shots · low reliability
Strengths: Shots /90
≈ 100% Miguel Brizuela · strong: Non-penalty goals, Finishing (npG − npxG · low reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Successful dribbles /90
≈ 100% Miguel Brizuela · strong: Accurate final-third passes · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate final-third passes /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Miguel Brizuela?
By Doppel's fit score, Ewoud Pletinckx (Oud-Heverlee Leuven) is the closest profile to Miguel Brizuela, with a 80/100 overall match. Léo Santos and Max Cleworth are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Miguel Brizuela?
Yes. Leandro Cabrera (Espanyol) plays a similar centre back role and rates 78/100 at roughly €900k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Miguel Brizuela?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Miguel Brizuela's 2025 season, then ranks centre backs across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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