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 July 2026.
About Diego Sánchez
Diego Sánchez is a versatile left-back with a strong emphasis on playmaking and creativity from the backline. Despite his low overall Sofascore rating, he excels in generating key passes and creating big chances, showcasing his ability to contribute offensively. His accuracy in crossing further highlights his potential to support attacking plays, while his durability is a significant asset, with no games missed over the past three seasons. However, he could improve his defensive duels and tackling to become a more well-rounded presence.
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 · data: Sofascore, 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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