Players like Jesús Álvarez
CM/CDMHuesca · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitJesús Álvarez's profile ↗
Jesús Álvarez is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for Huesca in LaLiga 2, currently aged 27. Players similar to Álvarez include Muammer Sarıkaya from Çaykur Rizespor and Abdoulaye Touré from Le Havre, both with a fit score of 82/100, alongside Kaare Barslund from IF Brommapojkarna and Kreshnik Krasniqi from Strømsgodset, all showcasing comparable roles and statistical profiles.
12 players most similar to Jesús Álvarez
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Muammer Sarıkayasimilar↗ | Çaykur Rizespor | 28 | €300k | 88 | 82 |
| 2 | Abdoulaye Tourésimilar↗ | Le Havre | 32 | €2.4m | 88 | 82 |
| 3 | Kaare Barslundsimilar↗ | IF Brommapojkarna | 22 | €600k | 91 | 82 |
| 4 | Kreshnik Krasniqisimilar↗ | Strømsgodset | 26 | €400k | 93 | 82 |
| 5 | Tomy Carbonellsimilar↗ | Real Sociedad B | 21 | €900k | 88 | 80 |
| 6 | Manolo Portanovasimilar↗ | Reggiana | 26 | €200k | 78 | 80 |
| 7 | Dave Gnaasesimilar↗ | VfL Osnabrück | 30 | €200k | 92 | 80 |
| 8 | Stefan Džodićsimilar↗ | Almería | 21 | €2.3m | 92 | 80 |
| 9 | Gerard Yepessimilar↗ | Sampdoria | 24 | €700k | 88 | 80 |
| 10 | Xavi Sintessimilar↗ | Córdoba | 25 | €400k | 90 | 80 |
| 11 | Santiago Castañedasimilar↗ | SC Paderborn 07 | 22 | €5.2m | 89 | 80 |
| 12 | Luca Bazzolisimilar↗ | Preußen Münster | 26 | €300k | 90 | 80 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Jesús Álvarez
≈ 100% Jesús Álvarez · strong: Aerial duels won % · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %
≈ 100% Jesús Álvarez · strong: xG + xA, Aerial duels won % · low reliability
Strengths: xG + xA /90, Aerial duels won %, Shots /90
≈ 100% Jesús Álvarez · strong: Clearances, Accurate long balls · medium reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Accurate long balls /90, Touches /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Jesús Álvarez?
By Doppel's fit score, Muammer Sarıkaya (Çaykur Rizespor) is the closest profile to Jesús Álvarez, with a 82/100 overall match. Abdoulaye Touré and Kaare Barslund are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Jesús Álvarez?
Yes. Manolo Portanova (Reggiana) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 80/100 at roughly €200k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Jesús Álvarez?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Jesús Álvarez's 2025/26 season, then ranks central midfielders across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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