Players like Alvaro Mantilla
RB/CBReal Racing Club · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitAlvaro Mantilla's profile ↗
The players most similar to Alvaro Mantilla are Tiago Esgaio, David Zec, Tommaso Cassandro. Doppel rates Tiago Esgaio (FC Arouca) a 85/100 overall match — 90/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Nick Viergever scores 82/100 at about €300k. Data as of October 2026.
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Alvaro Mantilla is a goal-scoring right-back who thrives on contributing offensively, as evidenced by his solid non-penalty goals per 90 minutes. Despite a Sofascore rating placing him in the bottom 3% of his positional peers, his durability shines through with only 8 games missed over the last three seasons. While he may need to improve his ball distribution and involvement in build-up play, his ability to find the net makes him a valuable asset in attack.
Strengths: Non-penalty goals. Availability: 8 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Alvaro Mantilla
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tiago Esgaiosimilar↗ | FC Arouca | 31 | €1.0m | 90 | 85 |
| 2 | David Zecsimilar↗ | Holstein Kiel | 26 | €2.3m | 89 | 84 |
| 3 | Tommaso Cassandrosimilar↗ | Catanzaro | 26 | €2.1m | 89 | 83 |
| 4 | Nick Viergeversimilar↗ | PEC Zwolle | 37 | €300k | 88 | 82 |
| 5 | Rodrigo Guthsimilar↗ | Fortuna Sittard | 26 | €1.3m | 88 | 82 |
| 6 | Henrik Heggheimsimilar↗ | Viking FK | 25 | €1.9m | 88 | 83 |
| 7 | Linus Gechtersimilar↗ | Hertha BSC | 22 | €3.2m | 87 | 85 |
| 8 | Silvan Widmersimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 33 | €700k | 87 | 82 |
| 9 | David Hrnčársimilar↗ | FCV Dender | 29 | €500k | 87 | 86 |
| 10 | Tomoki Iwatasimilar↗ | Birmingham City | 29 | €1.8m | 87 | 82 |
| 11 | Hamza El Kaouakibisimilar↗ | Südtirol | 28 | €600k | 87 | 82 |
| 12 | Puma Rodríguezsimilar↗ | Vasco da Gama | 29 | €1.5m | 87 | 83 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Alvaro Mantilla
≈ 100% Alvaro Mantilla · strong: Big chances created, xG + xA · low reliability
Strengths: Big chances created /90, xG + xA /90, Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% Alvaro Mantilla · strong: xG + xA, Non-penalty goals · low reliability
Strengths: xG + xA /90, Non-penalty goals /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90)
≈ 100% Alvaro Mantilla · strong: Accurate crosses, Non-penalty goals · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Non-penalty goals /90, Shots /90
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to Alvaro Mantilla?
Statistically, Tiago Esgaio (FC Arouca) is the closest look-alike to Alvaro Mantilla — a 85/100 profile match (90/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
Who is the best replacement for Alvaro Mantilla?
By Doppel's fit score, Tiago Esgaio (FC Arouca) is the closest profile to Alvaro Mantilla, with a 85/100 overall match. David Zec and Tommaso Cassandro are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Alvaro Mantilla?
Yes. Nick Viergever (PEC Zwolle) plays a similar right back role and rates 82/100 at roughly €300k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Alvaro Mantilla?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Alvaro Mantilla's 2025/26 season, then ranks right backs across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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