Players like Elián Giménez
CMSarmiento · 2025 · ranked by tactical + market fitElián Giménez's profile ↗
The players most similar to Elián Giménez are Abdoulaye Kanté, Allan Ackra, Kolbeinn Thordarson. Doppel rates Abdoulaye Kanté (Troyes) a 79/100 overall match — 92/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Allan Ackra scores 80/100 at about €600k. Data as of August 2026.
About Elián Giménez
Elián Giménez is a finishing-focused central midfielder, known for his ability to convert chances, ranking in the top 10% for non-penalty goals relative to expected goals. However, his overall quality places him in the bottom 36% of his positional peers, highlighting a need for improvement in his passing accuracy and playmaking contributions. While he has the potential to be a goal-scoring threat, his injury history raises concerns about his reliability on the pitch.
Strengths: Finishing (npG − npxG /90). Availability: 21 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Elián Giménez
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Abdoulaye Kantésimilar↗ | Troyes | 21 | €4.7m | 92 | 79 |
| 2 | Allan Ackrasimilar↗ | Clermont Foot | 22 | €600k | 92 | 80 |
| 3 | Kolbeinn Thordarsonsimilar↗ | IFK Göteborg | 26 | €1.0m | 91 | 79 |
| 4 | Ibrahim Fofanasimilar↗ | Amiens SC | 23 | €3.2m | 90 | 78 |
| 5 | Oumar Ngomsimilar↗ | Pau FC | 22 | €2.7m | 90 | 78 |
| 6 | Milan Robinsimilar↗ | FC Martigues | 27 | €1.0m | 89 | 79 |
| 7 | Aritz Aldasorosimilar↗ | Real Racing Club | 27 | €1.4m | 89 | 79 |
| 8 | Aarón Martínsimilar↗ | CD Tenerife | 20 | €700k | 89 | 79 |
| 9 | Noe Lebretonsimilar↗ | Caen | 22 | €4.1m | 89 | 78 |
| 10 | Duccio Degli Innocentisimilar↗ | Lecco | 23 | €1.3m | 88 | 78 |
| 11 | Ebrima Darboesimilar↗ | Frosinone | 25 | €500k | 88 | 77 |
| 12 | Jordan Jamessimilar↗ | Birmingham City | 22 | €11m | 87 | 78 |
* 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 Elián Giménez?
By Doppel's fit score, Abdoulaye Kanté (Troyes) is the closest profile to Elián Giménez, with a 79/100 overall match. Allan Ackra and Kolbeinn Thordarson are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Elián Giménez?
Yes. Allan Ackra (Clermont Foot) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 80/100 at roughly €600k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Elián Giménez?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Elián Giménez'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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