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Players like Manu Vallejo

ST/LWReal Zaragoza · 2023/24 · ranked by tactical + market fitManu Vallejo's profile ↗

The players most similar to Manu Vallejo are Abbosbek Fayzullaev, Diego López, Joaquín Muñoz. Doppel rates Abbosbek Fayzullaev (Başakşehir FK) a 81/100 overall match — 92/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Rémy Cabella scores 81/100 at about €1.2m. Data as of July 2026.

About Manu Vallejo

Manu Vallejo is a versatile forward with a knack for creating opportunities and winning possession in the attacking third, making him a valuable asset in pressing systems. Despite an overall Sofascore rating in the bottom 39%, his ability to deliver accurate long balls and contribute defensively with tackles and interceptions showcases his well-rounded game. With impressive durability, having missed no games in the last three seasons, Vallejo remains a reliable option for any squad looking to bolster their attacking depth.

Strengths: Accurate long balls, Possession won in att. third, Tackles + interceptions. Availability: no injuries recorded in the last 3 seasons.

12 players most similar to Manu Vallejo

#PlayerClubAgeValueTacticalOverall
1Abbosbek Fayzullaevsimilar↗Başakşehir FK23€6.5m9281
2Diego Lópezsimilar↗Valencia24€9.6m9280
3Joaquín Muñozsimilar↗Málaga CF27€1.4m9180
4Rémy Cabellasimilar↗Lille36€1.2m9081
5Sofiane Diopsimilar↗Nice26€14m8981
6Álex Berenguersimilar↗Athletic Club31€4.1m8980
7Kerem Aktürkoğlusimilar↗Galatasaray28€21m8880
8Pedro Gonçalvessimilar↗Sporting CP28€27m8880
9Iván Romerosimilar↗Levante UD25€7.4m8881
10Malick Fofanasimilar↗Olympique Lyonnais21€29m8880
11Eliesse Ben Seghirsimilar↗AS Monaco21€21m8880
12Savinhosimilar↗Girona FC22€37m8880

* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons

Why these players match Manu Vallejo

1. Abbosbek FayzullaevBaşakşehir FK81/100

≈ 100% Manu Vallejo · strong: Accurate crosses, Tackles + interceptions · medium reliability

Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Tackles + interceptions /90, Big chances created /90

2. Diego LópezValencia80/100

≈ 100% Manu Vallejo · strong: Big chances created, Touches · low reliability

Strengths: Big chances created /90, Touches /90, Accurate final-third passes /90

3. Joaquín MuñozMálaga CF80/100

≈ 100% Manu Vallejo · strong: Big chances created, Possession won in att. third · low reliability

Strengths: Big chances created /90, Possession won in att. third /90

FAQ

Who is the best replacement for Manu Vallejo?

By Doppel's fit score, Abbosbek Fayzullaev (Başakşehir FK) is the closest profile to Manu Vallejo, with a 81/100 overall match. Diego López and Joaquín Muñoz are the next best fits.

Is there a cheaper alternative to Manu Vallejo?

Yes. Rémy Cabella (Lille) plays a similar striker role and rates 81/100 at roughly €1.2m.

How does Doppel find players similar to Manu Vallejo?

Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Manu Vallejo's 2023/24 season, then ranks strikers across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.

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