Players like Sauli Väisänen
CB/RBAscoli · 2023/24 · ranked by tactical + market fitSauli Väisänen's profile ↗
The players most similar to Sauli Väisänen are Linus Gechter, Leandro Cabrera, Liam Kitching. Doppel rates Linus Gechter (Hertha BSC) a 86/100 overall match — 89/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Andrea Tiritiello scores 84/100 at about €400k. Data as of July 2026.
About Sauli Väisänen
Sauli Väisänen is a robust aerial defender, excelling in winning duels both on the ground and in the air, making him a reliable presence in the defensive line. With an impressive durability record, he has missed no games in the last three seasons, showcasing his reliability. However, his overall quality places him in the bottom 25% of his peers, indicating he may struggle with ball progression and defensive actions.
Strengths: Aerial duels won, Shots, Aerial duels won %. Availability: no injuries recorded in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Sauli Väisänen
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Linus Gechtersimilar↗ | Hertha BSC | 22 | €3.2m | 89 | 86 |
| 2 | Leandro Cabrerasimilar↗ | Espanyol | 35 | €900k | 88 | 81 |
| 3 | Liam Kitchingsimilar↗ | Coventry City | 27 | €15m | 87 | 83 |
| 4 | Casper Widellsimilar↗ | Excelsior | 23 | €1.5m | 87 | 82 |
| 5 | Andrea Tiritiellosimilar↗ | Virtus Entella | 31 | €400k | 87 | 84 |
| 6 | Patrick Nkoasimilar↗ | Eintracht Braunschweig | 27 | €700k | 86 | 80 |
| 7 | Martin Gjonesimilar↗ | HamKam | 21 | €700k | 86 | 82 |
| 8 | Gabriele Guarinosimilar↗ | Empoli | 22 | €3.6m | 86 | 82 |
| 9 | Harry Darlingsimilar↗ | Swansea City | 27 | €4.4m | 86 | 82 |
| 10 | Gabriele Calvanisimilar↗ | Frosinone | 22 | €3.7m | 86 | 80 |
| 11 | Jake Coopersimilar↗ | Millwall | 31 | €1.7m | 85 | 81 |
| 12 | Cacásimilar↗ | Corinthians | 27 | €1.5m | 85 | 83 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Sauli Väisänen
≈ 100% Sauli Väisänen · low reliability
≈ 100% Sauli Väisänen · strong: Shots, Clearances · low reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Clearances /90, Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% Sauli Väisänen · strong: Shots, Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Aerial duels won /90, xG + xA /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Sauli Väisänen?
By Doppel's fit score, Linus Gechter (Hertha BSC) is the closest profile to Sauli Väisänen, with a 86/100 overall match. Leandro Cabrera and Liam Kitching are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Sauli Väisänen?
Yes. Andrea Tiritiello (Virtus Entella) plays a similar centre back role and rates 84/100 at roughly €400k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Sauli Väisänen?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Sauli Väisänen's 2023/24 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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