Players like Cristian Álvarez
GKReal Zaragoza · 2023/24 · ranked by tactical + market fitCristian Álvarez's profile ↗
The players most similar to Cristian Álvarez are Muhammed Şengezer, Noah Atubolu, Stijn van Gassel. Doppel rates Muhammed Şengezer (Başakşehir FK) a 84/100 overall match — 97/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Stijn van Gassel scores 86/100 at about €1.0m. Data as of July 2026.
About Cristian Álvarez
Cristian Álvarez is a reliable shot-stopper and a seasoned goalkeeper, showcasing his experience with impressive durability—missing no games in the last three seasons. While his Sofascore rating places him in the top 39% of his peers, his standout strength lies in his ability to deliver accurate long balls, ranking in the top 19%. Though he may not dominate aerial duels or clearances, his consistency and command of the box make him a dependable presence for Real Zaragoza.
Strengths: Accurate long balls. Availability: no injuries recorded in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Cristian Álvarez
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Muhammed Şengezersimilar↗ | Başakşehir FK | 29 | €3.6m | 97 | 84 |
| 2 | Noah Atubolusimilar↗ | SC Freiburg | 24 | €24m | 93 | 87 |
| 3 | Stijn van Gasselsimilar↗ | Excelsior | 30 | €1.0m | 90 | 86 |
| 4 | Jeffrey De Langesimilar↗ | Go Ahead Eagles | 28 | €2.7m | 90 | 85 |
| 5 | Maarten Vandevoordtsimilar↗ | KRC Genk | 24 | €16m | 90 | 85 |
| 6 | Mateusz Lissimilar↗ | Göztepe | 29 | €2.6m | 90 | 84 |
| 7 | Arnaud Bodartsimilar↗ | Standard Liège | 28 | €1.4m | 89 | 87 |
| 8 | Martin Delavalléesimilar↗ | RC Sporting Charleroi | 22 | €1.5m | 89 | 85 |
| 9 | Freddie Woodmansimilar↗ | Preston North End | 29 | €3.1m | 89 | 83 |
| 10 | Fabian De Keijzersimilar↗ | Heracles Almelo | 26 | €400k | 89 | 89 |
| 11 | Thomas Kaminskisimilar↗ | Luton Town | 34 | €1.0m | 88 | 83 |
| 12 | Filip Stankovićsimilar↗ | Venezia | 24 | €7.8m | 88 | 84 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Cristian Álvarez
≈ 100% Cristian Álvarez · low reliability
≈ 100% Cristian Álvarez · strong: Accurate long balls, Touches · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Touches /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Cristian Álvarez · strong: Accurate long balls, Accurate final-third passes · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Accurate final-third passes /90, Shots /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Cristian Álvarez?
By Doppel's fit score, Muhammed Şengezer (Başakşehir FK) is the closest profile to Cristian Álvarez, with a 84/100 overall match. Noah Atubolu and Stijn van Gassel are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Cristian Álvarez?
Yes. Stijn van Gassel (Excelsior) plays a similar goalkeeper role and rates 86/100 at roughly €1.0m.
How does Doppel find players similar to Cristian Álvarez?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Cristian Álvarez's 2023/24 season, then ranks goalkeepers across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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