Players like Ivan Mario Saio
GKPescara · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitIvan Mario Saio's profile ↗
The players most similar to Ivan Mario Saio are Iker Álvarez, Áron Yaakobishvili, Romain Matthys. Doppel rates Iker Álvarez (Córdoba) a 83/100 overall match — 94/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Azamat Uriev scores 78/100 at about €200k. Data as of July 2026.
About Ivan Mario Saio
Ivan Mario Saio is a reliable, durable goalkeeper known for his strong distribution and proactive defending. Despite being in the bottom half of his positional peers overall, he excels in key passes and tackles, showcasing his ability to initiate plays and disrupt opposition attacks. His aerial game has room for improvement, but his consistency and availability make him a dependable choice between the sticks.
Strengths: Key passes, Tackles + interceptions, Clearances. Availability: no injuries recorded in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Ivan Mario Saio
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Iker Álvarezsimilar↗ | Córdoba | 25 | €1.0m | 94 | 83 |
| 2 | Áron Yaakobishvilisimilar↗ | FC Andorra | 20 | €3.2m | 92 | 80 |
| 3 | Romain Matthyssimilar↗ | CD Castellón | 28 | €1.1m | 91 | 79 |
| 4 | Samuel Brolinsimilar↗ | Kalmar FF | 26 | €800k | 89 | 79 |
| 5 | Tobe Leysensimilar↗ | Oud-Heverlee Leuven | 24 | €4.6m | 87 | 77 |
| 6 | Azamat Urievsimilar↗ | US Boulogne Côte-d'Opale | 22 | €200k | 87 | 78 |
| 7 | Victor Wehbi Aznarsimilar↗ | Cádiz | 24 | €1.2m | 87 | 79 |
| 8 | Juan Palomaressimilar↗ | Mirandés | 26 | €500k | 86 | 78 |
| 9 | Marvin Schwäbesimilar↗ | 1. FC Köln | 31 | €3.2m | 82 | 79 |
| 10 | Adrian Sæthersimilar↗ | Kristiansund BK | 25 | €700k | 82 | 79 |
| 11 | Adrielsimilar↗ | AVS - Futebol SAD | 25 | €900k | 82 | 81 |
| 12 | Taishi Brandon Nozawasimilar↗ | Royal Antwerp FC | 24 | €3.4m | 81 | 78 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Ivan Mario Saio
≈ 100% Ivan Mario Saio · strong: Key passes, Big chances created · low reliability
Strengths: Key passes /90, Big chances created /90
≈ 100% Ivan Mario Saio · strong: Sofascore rating, Tackles + interceptions · medium reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Tackles + interceptions /90
≈ 100% Ivan Mario Saio · strong: Big chances created · low reliability
Strengths: Big chances created /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Ivan Mario Saio?
By Doppel's fit score, Iker Álvarez (Córdoba) is the closest profile to Ivan Mario Saio, with a 83/100 overall match. Áron Yaakobishvili and Romain Matthys are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Ivan Mario Saio?
Yes. Azamat Uriev (US Boulogne Côte-d'Opale) plays a similar goalkeeper role and rates 78/100 at roughly €200k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Ivan Mario Saio?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Ivan Mario Saio's 2025/26 season, then ranks goalkeepers across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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