Players like Diego Sánchez
LB/CBSporting Gijón · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitDiego Sánchez's profile ↗
The players most similar to Diego Sánchez are Mario Climent, Pedro Amaral, Gustav Mortensen. Doppel rates Mario Climent (Cádiz) a 83/100 overall match — 95/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Bryan Goncalves scores 84/100 at about €500k. Data as of September 2026.
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Diego Sánchez is a creative left-back who excels in his ability to contribute to attacking play, evidenced by his impressive metrics in key passes and big chances created. Despite his overall quality rating being in the bottom 26% of his positional peers, his durability is a standout feature, having missed no games in the last three seasons. While he may lack in defensive duels and tackles, his accurate crossing and playmaking abilities make him a valuable asset in building attacks from the back.
Strengths: Key passes, Big chances created, Accurate crosses. Availability: no injuries recorded in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Diego Sánchez
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mario Climentsimilar↗ | Cádiz | 24 | €800k | 95 | 83 |
| 2 | Pedro Amaralsimilar↗ | Estoril Praia | 29 | €2.1m | 93 | 83 |
| 3 | Gustav Mortensensimilar↗ | Standard Liège | 22 | €3.2m | 93 | 84 |
| 4 | Taiga Hatasimilar↗ | Sint-Truidense VV | 24 | €2.4m | 93 | 87 |
| 5 | Ryan Gilessimilar↗ | Hull City | 26 | €11m | 92 | 86 |
| 6 | Antonino Gallosimilar↗ | Lecce | 26 | €3.2m | 90 | 83 |
| 7 | Bryan Goncalvessimilar↗ | FCV Dender | 30 | €500k | 90 | 84 |
| 8 | Eirik Franke Saunessimilar↗ | Bryne FK | 28 | €500k | 89 | 85 |
| 9 | Yaimar Medinasimilar↗ | KRC Genk | 22 | €4.3m | 89 | 84 |
| 10 | Luke Thomassimilar↗ | Leicester City | 25 | €5.4m | 89 | 83 |
| 11 | Callum Eldersimilar↗ | Derby County | 31 | €400k | 88 | 83 |
| 12 | Marc Bolasimilar↗ | Watford | 29 | €1.5m | 88 | 84 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Diego Sánchez
≈ 100% Diego Sánchez · strong: Big chances created, Accurate crosses · low reliability
Strengths: Big chances created /90, Accurate crosses /90, Key passes /90
≈ 100% Diego Sánchez · strong: Possession won in att. third, Accurate crosses · low reliability
Strengths: Possession won in att. third /90, Accurate crosses /90
≈ 100% Diego Sánchez · strong: Big chances created, Accurate crosses · medium reliability
Strengths: Big chances created /90, Accurate crosses /90, Key passes /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Diego Sánchez?
By Doppel's fit score, Mario Climent (Cádiz) is the closest profile to Diego Sánchez, with a 83/100 overall match. Pedro Amaral and Gustav Mortensen are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Diego Sánchez?
Yes. Bryan Goncalves (FCV Dender) plays a similar left back role and rates 84/100 at roughly €500k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Diego Sánchez?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Diego Sánchez's 2025/26 season, then ranks left backs across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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