Players like Diego González
CM/CDMSan Martín de San Juan · 2025 · ranked by tactical + market fitDiego González's profile ↗
The players most similar to Diego González are Titouan Thomas, Julian Niehues, Alessandro Sersanti. Doppel rates Titouan Thomas (Stade Lavallois) a 81/100 overall match — 94/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Titouan Thomas scores 81/100 at about €700k. Data as of July 2026.
About Diego González
Diego González is a dynamic box-to-box midfielder with a keen eye for goal, exemplified by his impressive finishing and ability to win aerial duels. Ranking in the top 33% of his positional peers, he stands out as a reliable and durable presence on the pitch, having missed only four games in three seasons. While his passing in the final third could improve, his knack for scoring and defensive contributions make him an invaluable asset to San Martín de San Juan.
Strengths: Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Aerial duels won, Non-penalty goals. Availability: 4 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Diego González
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Titouan Thomassimilar↗ | Stade Lavallois | 24 | €700k | 94 | 81 |
| 2 | Julian Niehuessimilar↗ | 1. FC Kaiserslautern | 25 | €1.6m | 93 | 80 |
| 3 | Alessandro Sersantisimilar↗ | Reggiana | 24 | €1.9m | 92 | 80 |
| 4 | Peru Nolaskoainsimilar↗ | Eibar | 28 | €800k | 92 | 78 |
| 5 | Stefan Džodićsimilar↗ | Almería | 21 | €2.3m | 92 | 79 |
| 6 | Mauricio Benitezsimilar↗ | Royal Antwerp FC | 22 | €2.3m | 92 | 78 |
| 7 | Iker Kortajarenasimilar↗ | Huesca | 26 | €800k | 91 | 79 |
| 8 | Nathan Rodessimilar↗ | FCV Dender | 29 | €700k | 91 | 78 |
| 9 | Dirk Wanner Propersimilar↗ | NEC Nijmegen | 24 | €1.4m | 91 | 81 |
| 10 | Noe Lebretonsimilar↗ | Caen | 22 | €4.1m | 90 | 79 |
| 11 | Moussa Diakitésimilar↗ | Cádiz | 23 | €1.1m | 90 | 79 |
| 12 | Darko Nejašmićsimilar↗ | NEC Nijmegen | 27 | €4.1m | 89 | 79 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Diego González
≈ 100% Diego González · strong: Aerial duels won · medium reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% Diego González · strong: Aerial duels won %, Aerial duels won · medium reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% Diego González · strong: Aerial duels won, Duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Duels won /90, Aerial duels won %
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Diego González?
By Doppel's fit score, Titouan Thomas (Stade Lavallois) is the closest profile to Diego González, with a 81/100 overall match. Julian Niehues and Alessandro Sersanti are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Diego González?
Yes. Titouan Thomas (Stade Lavallois) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 81/100 at roughly €700k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Diego González?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Diego González'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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