Players like Facundo González
CBSampdoria · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitFacundo González's profile ↗
The players most similar to Facundo González are Cas Odenthal, Maas Willemsen, Wagner Leonardo. Doppel rates Cas Odenthal (Como) a 81/100 overall match — 92/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Alec Van Hoorenbeeck scores 83/100 at about €600k. Data as of September 2026.
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Facundo González is a goal-scoring centre-back with a knack for contributing in the final third, evidenced by his above-average non-penalty goals per 90 minutes. However, his defensive metrics suggest he may struggle with traditional defensive duties, such as clearances and tackles. With a solid availability record, having missed only 16 games in three seasons, González showcases durability, making him a reliable option in the backline despite his current statistical challenges.
Strengths: Non-penalty goals. Availability: 16 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Facundo González
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cas Odenthalsimilar↗ | Como | 26 | €1.2m | 92 | 81 |
| 2 | Maas Willemsensimilar↗ | SC Heerenveen | 23 | €4.6m | 91 | 82 |
| 3 | Wagner Leonardosimilar↗ | Vitória | 27 | €3.3m | 91 | 85 |
| 4 | Alec Van Hoorenbeecksimilar↗ | Heracles Almelo | 28 | €600k | 91 | 83 |
| 5 | Ibrahim Karamokosimilar↗ | Standard Liège | 25 | €2.9m | 90 | 83 |
| 6 | Malcom Bokelesimilar↗ | Göztepe | 26 | €5.4m | 89 | 82 |
| 7 | Leandro Cabrerasimilar↗ | Espanyol | 35 | €900k | 87 | 82 |
| 8 | Emmanuel Kakousimilar↗ | Cercle Brugge | 21 | €2.2m | 87 | 82 |
| 9 | David Zecsimilar↗ | Holstein Kiel | 26 | €2.3m | 86 | 83 |
| 10 | Patrick Nkoasimilar↗ | Eintracht Braunschweig | 27 | €700k | 86 | 82 |
| 11 | Gabriele Calvanisimilar↗ | Frosinone | 22 | €3.7m | 86 | 82 |
| 12 | Nick Viergeversimilar↗ | FC Utrecht | 37 | €300k | 86 | 82 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Facundo González
≈ 100% Facundo González · low reliability
≈ 100% Facundo González · strong: Successful dribbles, Possession won in att. third · low reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Possession won in att. third /90
≈ 100% Facundo González · strong: Non-penalty goals, xG + xA · low reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, xG + xA /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Facundo González?
By Doppel's fit score, Cas Odenthal (Como) is the closest profile to Facundo González, with a 81/100 overall match. Maas Willemsen and Wagner Leonardo are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Facundo González?
Yes. Alec Van Hoorenbeeck (Heracles Almelo) plays a similar centre back role and rates 83/100 at roughly €600k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Facundo González?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Facundo González's 2025/26 season, then ranks centre backs across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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