Players like Juanma Herzog
CBUD Las Palmas · 2024/25 · ranked by tactical + market fitJuanma Herzog's profile ↗
The players most similar to Juanma Herzog are Tiago Gabriel, Miguel Barbieri, Paulo Oliveira. Doppel rates Tiago Gabriel (Lecce) a 87/100 overall match — 94/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Miguel Barbieri scores 81/100 at about €400k. Data as of October 2026.
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Juanma Herzog is an aggressive front-foot centre-back known for his exceptional defensive prowess. With a standout ability in clearances and aerial duels, he consistently dominates in the air, making him a formidable presence in the penalty area. Despite a Sofascore rating in the bottom 27% of his peers, Herzog's durability is impressive, having missed no games in the last three seasons, showcasing his reliability and resilience on the pitch.
Strengths: Clearances, Aerial duels won, Shots. Availability: no injuries recorded in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Juanma Herzog
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tiago Gabrielsimilar↗ | Lecce | 22 | €15m | 94 | 87 |
| 2 | Miguel Barbierisimilar↗ | Deportivo Riestra | 33 | €400k | 93 | 81 |
| 3 | Paulo Oliveirasimilar↗ | Sporting Braga | 34 | €400k | 91 | 82 |
| 4 | Nathaniel Phillipssimilar↗ | West Bromwich Albion | 29 | €2.4m | 91 | 81 |
| 5 | Daan Dierckxsimilar↗ | Standard Liège | 23 | €1.5m | 91 | 81 |
| 6 | Mattia Banisimilar↗ | Palermo | 33 | €1.3m | 89 | 84 |
| 7 | Yerry Minasimilar↗ | Cagliari | 32 | €2.3m | 88 | 80 |
| 8 | Ze Vitorsimilar↗ | CD Nacional | 25 | €2.4m | 88 | 81 |
| 9 | Maximilian Großersimilar↗ | Arminia Bielefeld | 25 | €700k | 87 | 85 |
| 10 | Timo Hüberssimilar↗ | 1. FC Köln | 30 | €1.4m | 87 | 81 |
| 11 | Lloyd Jonessimilar↗ | Charlton Athletic | 31 | €1.1m | 87 | 81 |
| 12 | Charlie Cresswellsimilar↗ | Stade Rennais | 24 | €24m | 86 | 83 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Juanma Herzog
≈ 100% Juanma Herzog · strong: Duels won, Clearances · low reliability
Strengths: Duels won /90, Clearances /90, Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% Juanma Herzog · strong: Clearances, Aerial duels won · medium reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Aerial duels won /90, Aerial duels won %
≈ 100% Juanma Herzog · strong: Clearances, xG + xA · medium reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, xG + xA /90, Sofascore rating
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to Juanma Herzog?
Statistically, Tiago Gabriel (Lecce) is the closest look-alike to Juanma Herzog — a 87/100 profile match (94/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
Who is the best replacement for Juanma Herzog?
By Doppel's fit score, Tiago Gabriel (Lecce) is the closest profile to Juanma Herzog, with a 87/100 overall match. Miguel Barbieri and Paulo Oliveira are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Juanma Herzog?
Yes. Miguel Barbieri (Deportivo Riestra) plays a similar centre back role and rates 81/100 at roughly €400k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Juanma Herzog?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Juanma Herzog's 2024/25 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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