Players like Luismi Sanchez
CM/CDMMálaga CF · 2024/25 · ranked by tactical + market fitLuismi Sanchez's profile ↗
The players most similar to Luismi Sanchez are Jesús Álvarez, Lennard Hartjes, Miguel Atienza. Doppel rates Jesús Álvarez (Huesca) a 81/100 overall match — 94/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Ahmed Kashi scores 79/100 at about €100k. Data as of August 2026.
About Luismi Sanchez
Luismi Sanchez is a reliable deep-lying playmaker, showcasing exceptional ability with accurate long balls that place him in the top 12% of his positional peers. Despite his limited contributions in goals and assists, his presence in midfield is vital for controlling the tempo and transitioning play. However, his injury history raises concerns about availability, as he has missed a significant number of games over the past few seasons.
Strengths: Accurate long balls. Availability: 47 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Luismi Sanchez
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jesús Álvarezsimilar↗ | Huesca | 27 | €900k | 94 | 81 |
| 2 | Lennard Hartjessimilar↗ | Excelsior | 23 | €800k | 94 | 79 |
| 3 | Miguel Atienzasimilar↗ | Burgos Club de Fútbol | 27 | €1.0m | 92 | 79 |
| 4 | Ahmed Kashisimilar↗ | Annecy FC | 38 | €100k | 92 | 79 |
| 5 | Gerard Yepessimilar↗ | Sampdoria | 24 | €700k | 92 | 82 |
| 6 | Jocelyn Jannehsimilar↗ | Bastia | 24 | €800k | 92 | 82 |
| 7 | Kwasi Sibosimilar↗ | SD Amorebieta | 28 | €1.5m | 92 | 78 |
| 8 | Carlo Sickingersimilar↗ | SV 07 Elversberg | 29 | €500k | 92 | 78 |
| 9 | Santiago Castañedasimilar↗ | SC Paderborn 07 | 22 | €5.2m | 91 | 81 |
| 10 | Tomy Carbonellsimilar↗ | Real Sociedad B | 21 | €900k | 91 | 82 |
| 11 | Pascal Klemenssimilar↗ | Hertha BSC | 21 | €2.1m | 91 | 80 |
| 12 | José Gragerasimilar↗ | Espanyol | 26 | €1.3m | 91 | 79 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Luismi Sanchez
≈ 100% Luismi Sanchez · strong: Aerial duels won %, Accurate long balls · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Accurate long balls /90
≈ 100% Luismi Sanchez · strong: Clearances · medium reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90
≈ 100% Luismi Sanchez · strong: Aerial duels won, Clearances · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Clearances /90, Tackles + interceptions /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Luismi Sanchez?
By Doppel's fit score, Jesús Álvarez (Huesca) is the closest profile to Luismi Sanchez, with a 81/100 overall match. Lennard Hartjes and Miguel Atienza are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Luismi Sanchez?
Yes. Ahmed Kashi (Annecy FC) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 79/100 at roughly €100k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Luismi Sanchez?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Luismi Sanchez's 2024/25 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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