Players like Gonzalo Mottes
CBAldosivi · 2025 · ranked by tactical + market fitGonzalo Mottes's profile ↗
The players most similar to Gonzalo Mottes are David López, Juhani Pikkarainen, Axel Drouhin. Doppel rates David López (Burgos Club de Fútbol) a 80/100 overall match — 90/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Juhani Pikkarainen scores 78/100 at about €600k. Data as of July 2026.
About Gonzalo Mottes
Gonzalo Mottes is an aerially dominant centre-back with a knack for contributing offensively, showcasing elite finishing and playmaking from the back. With his impressive aerial duel success and ability to create big chances, he stands out despite being in the bottom 45% of his positional peers overall. His durability is a significant asset, having missed only two games in three seasons, making him a reliable presence in defence.
Strengths: Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Aerial duels won, Big chances created. Availability: 2 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Gonzalo Mottes
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | David Lópezsimilar↗ | Burgos Club de Fútbol | 23 | €1.3m | 90 | 80 |
| 2 | Juhani Pikkarainensimilar↗ | Degerfors IF | 28 | €600k | 89 | 78 |
| 3 | Axel Drouhinsimilar↗ | Annecy FC | 26 | €1.2m | 89 | 79 |
| 4 | Ilario Monterisisimilar↗ | Frosinone | 25 | €2.7m | 87 | 78 |
| 5 | Pepe Sánchezsimilar↗ | Albacete Balompié | 26 | €600k | 87 | 77 |
| 6 | Nicola Pietrangelisimilar↗ | Südtirol | 26 | €1.2m | 86 | 77 |
| 7 | Arda Kızıldağsimilar↗ | Gaziantep FK | 28 | €800k | 86 | 79 |
| 8 | Husniddin Aliqulovsimilar↗ | Çaykur Rizespor | 27 | €1.2m | 86 | 79 |
| 9 | Gabriele Guarinosimilar↗ | Empoli | 22 | €3.6m | 84 | 83 |
| 10 | Radu Drăguşinsimilar↗ | Genoa | 24 | €15m | 84 | 79 |
| 11 | Matej Maglicasimilar↗ | Darmstadt 98 | 28 | €1.1m | 84 | 78 |
| 12 | Nehemiah Fernandezsimilar↗ | Nancy | 22 | €1.0m | 83 | 78 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Gonzalo Mottes
≈ 100% Gonzalo Mottes · strong: Aerial duels won %, Clearances · medium reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Clearances /90
≈ 100% Gonzalo Mottes · strong: Aerial duels won %, Sofascore rating · medium reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Sofascore rating, Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% Gonzalo Mottes · strong: Aerial duels won, Aerial duels won % · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Aerial duels won %
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Gonzalo Mottes?
By Doppel's fit score, David López (Burgos Club de Fútbol) is the closest profile to Gonzalo Mottes, with a 80/100 overall match. Juhani Pikkarainen and Axel Drouhin are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Gonzalo Mottes?
Yes. Juhani Pikkarainen (Degerfors IF) plays a similar centre back role and rates 78/100 at roughly €600k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Gonzalo Mottes?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Gonzalo Mottes'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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