Players like Alberto Jiménez
CBCD Castellón · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitAlberto Jiménez's profile ↗
Alberto Jiménez is a centre-back for CD Castellón in LaLiga 2, aged 34, with 36 appearances in the 2025/26 season, contributing 1 goal and 1 assist. Players similar to Jiménez include Luke Ayling from Middlesbrough, who has a fit score of 86, and Oumar Solet from Udinese, with a fit score of 88. Other comparable options are Florian Grillitsch from TSG Hoffenheim and Matheus Araújo from Santa Clara, with fit scores of 85 and 84, respectively.
About Alberto Jiménez
Alberto Jiménez is a resilient and commanding centre-back, excelling in duels and showcasing impressive defensive awareness. With a Sofascore rating placing him in the top 24% of his peers, he consistently dominates the air and ground, making him a reliable presence at the back. His durability is noteworthy, having missed no games in the last three seasons, underscoring his reliability. While his attacking contributions are limited, his primary focus on solid defending makes him an invaluable asset to CD Castellón.
Strengths: Duels won, Successful dribbles, Sofascore rating. Availability: no injuries recorded in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Alberto Jiménez
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Luke Aylingsimilar↗ | Middlesbrough | 35 | €400k | 95 | 87 |
| 2 | Oumar Soletsimilar↗ | Udinese | 26 | €22m | 94 | 88 |
| 3 | Florian Grillitschsimilar↗ | TSG Hoffenheim | 31 | €2.6m | 94 | 85 |
| 4 | Matheus Araújosimilar↗ | Santa Clara | 25 | €3.4m | 94 | 84 |
| 5 | Rasmus Kristensensimilar↗ | Eintracht Frankfurt | 29 | €11m | 94 | 86 |
| 6 | Lucas Esquivelsimilar↗ | Athletico | 25 | €7.2m | 94 | 87 |
| 7 | Calvin Verdonksimilar↗ | NEC Nijmegen | 29 | €2.6m | 94 | 86 |
| 8 | Neto Borgessimilar↗ | Middlesbrough | 30 | €2.7m | 93 | 84 |
| 9 | Callum Doylesimilar↗ | Norwich City | 23 | €13m | 93 | 84 |
| 10 | Lucas Martínez Quartasimilar↗ | Fiorentina | 30 | €4.1m | 93 | 86 |
| 11 | Joško Gvardiolsimilar↗ | Manchester City | 24 | €64m | 92 | 86 |
| 12 | Daley Blindsimilar↗ | Girona FC | 36 | €1.2m | 92 | 84 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Alberto Jiménez
≈ 100% Alberto Jiménez · strong: Sofascore rating, Big chances created · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Big chances created /90, Accurate final-third passes /90
≈ 100% Alberto Jiménez · strong: Successful dribbles, Accurate long balls · low reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Accurate long balls /90, Shots /90
≈ 100% Alberto Jiménez · strong: Tackles + interceptions, Key passes · low reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90, Key passes /90, Accurate final-third passes /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Alberto Jiménez?
By Doppel's fit score, Luke Ayling (Middlesbrough) is the closest profile to Alberto Jiménez, with a 87/100 overall match. Oumar Solet and Florian Grillitsch are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Alberto Jiménez?
Yes. Luke Ayling (Middlesbrough) plays a similar centre back role and rates 87/100 at roughly €400k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Alberto Jiménez?
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