Players like Maximiliano Amarfil
CM/CDMClub Atlético Platense · 2026 · ranked by tactical + market fitMaximiliano Amarfil's profile ↗
Maximiliano Amarfil is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for Club Atlético Platense in the Argentine Liga Profesional, having made 14 appearances in 2026. Players similar to Amarfil include Danilo Cataldi from Lazio, with a fit score of 80/100, and Ben Whiteman of Preston North End, who has a fit score of 79/100. Other comparable players are Iyad Mohamed from Pau FC and Alejandro Meléndez of Albacete Balompié, both with fit scores of 80/100.
About Maximiliano Amarfil
Maximiliano Amarfil is a reliable defensive midfielder known for his strong positioning and ball-winning capabilities. His Sofascore rating places him in the bottom 43% of his peers, but he excels in clearances and accurate long balls, showcasing his ability to disrupt opposition play and transition effectively. With no games missed in three seasons, Amarfil's durability adds to his value as a consistent presence in the midfield. However, his contributions in attack are limited, indicating a more defensive focus.
Strengths: Clearances, Accurate long balls. Availability: no injuries recorded in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Maximiliano Amarfil
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Danilo Cataldisimilar↗ | Lazio | 32 | €3.7m | 92 | 80 |
| 2 | Ben Whitemansimilar↗ | Preston North End | 30 | €2.1m | 92 | 79 |
| 3 | Iyad Mohamedsimilar↗ | Pau FC | 25 | €400k | 91 | 80 |
| 4 | Alejandro Meléndezsimilar↗ | Albacete Balompié | 27 | €400k | 91 | 80 |
| 5 | Siebe Schrijverssimilar↗ | Oud-Heverlee Leuven | 30 | €1.4m | 91 | 80 |
| 6 | Abdellah Baallalsimilar↗ | Clermont Foot | 22 | €100k | 91 | 81 |
| 7 | Santiago Castañedasimilar↗ | SC Paderborn 07 | 22 | €5.2m | 91 | 80 |
| 8 | Pepelusimilar↗ | Valencia | 28 | €7.3m | 90 | 84 |
| 9 | Enzo Leopoldsimilar↗ | Hannover 96 | 26 | €4.2m | 90 | 82 |
| 10 | George Thomasonsimilar↗ | Wrexham | 24 | €2.4m | 90 | 80 |
| 11 | Jakub Modersimilar↗ | Feyenoord | 27 | €11m | 89 | 79 |
| 12 | Nicolas Madsensimilar↗ | Queens Park Rangers | 26 | €5.2m | 89 | 80 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Maximiliano Amarfil
≈ 100% Maximiliano Amarfil · strong: Aerial duels won %, Clearances · medium reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Clearances /90, Touches /90
≈ 100% Maximiliano Amarfil · strong: Clearances, Accurate crosses · low reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Accurate crosses /90, Sofascore rating
≈ 100% Maximiliano Amarfil · strong: Accurate long balls, Aerial duels won % · medium reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Aerial duels won %
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Maximiliano Amarfil?
By Doppel's fit score, Danilo Cataldi (Lazio) is the closest profile to Maximiliano Amarfil, with a 80/100 overall match. Ben Whiteman and Iyad Mohamed are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Maximiliano Amarfil?
Yes. Abdellah Baallal (Clermont Foot) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 81/100 at roughly €100k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Maximiliano Amarfil?
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