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 September 2026.
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Alvaro Mantilla is a goal-scoring right-back with a knack for contributing offensively, evidenced by his strong performance in non-penalty goals. Despite his overall Sofascore rating placing him in the bottom 3% of positional peers, his durability shines through with only eight games missed in the past three seasons. While his passing accuracy and involvement in build-up play could use improvement, his ability to find the net makes him a unique asset in the defensive line.
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↗ | FC Utrecht | 37 | €300k | 88 | 82 |
| 5 | Henrik Heggheimsimilar↗ | Viking FK | 25 | €1.9m | 88 | 83 |
| 6 | Linus Gechtersimilar↗ | Hertha BSC | 22 | €3.2m | 87 | 85 |
| 7 | Silvan Widmersimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 33 | €700k | 87 | 82 |
| 8 | David Hrnčársimilar↗ | FCV Dender | 29 | €500k | 87 | 86 |
| 9 | Tomoki Iwatasimilar↗ | Birmingham City | 29 | €1.8m | 87 | 82 |
| 10 | Hamza El Kaouakibisimilar↗ | Südtirol | 28 | €600k | 87 | 82 |
| 11 | James Breesimilar↗ | Southampton | 29 | €2.6m | 87 | 81 |
| 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 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 (FC Utrecht) 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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