Players like Esteban Salles
GKPau FC · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitEsteban Salles's profile ↗
The players most similar to Esteban Salles are Azamat Uriev, Pau López, Ronaldo. Doppel rates Azamat Uriev (US Boulogne Côte-d'Opale) a 82/100 overall match — 94/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Azamat Uriev scores 82/100 at about €200k. Data as of September 2026.
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Esteban Salles is a ball-playing goalkeeper, showcasing impressive dribbling abilities and a solid command of aerial duels, ranking in the top 10% and 27% among his positional peers, respectively. Despite his overall Sofascore rating placing him in the bottom 46%, his durability stands out with no games missed over the last three seasons, making him a reliable presence between the sticks. While his clearance and final-third passing metrics are less impressive, his tackling and interceptions demonstrate his proactive defensive contributions.
Strengths: Successful dribbles, Tackles + interceptions, Aerial duels won %. Availability: no injuries recorded in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Esteban Salles
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Azamat Urievsimilar↗ | US Boulogne Côte-d'Opale | 22 | €200k | 94 | 82 |
| 2 | Pau Lópezsimilar↗ | Olympique de Marseille | 32 | €2.7m | 94 | 81 |
| 3 | Ronaldosimilar↗ | Atlético Goianiense | 30 | €1.9m | 93 | 81 |
| 4 | Jonathan Klinsmannsimilar↗ | Cesena | 29 | €2.4m | 92 | 84 |
| 5 | Iker Álvarezsimilar↗ | Córdoba | 25 | €1.0m | 92 | 82 |
| 6 | Ryan Allsopsimilar↗ | Hull City | 34 | €600k | 92 | 86 |
| 7 | Ľubomír Belkosimilar↗ | Viking FK | 24 | €1.9m | 91 | 86 |
| 8 | Lucas Chevaliersimilar↗ | Lille | 25 | €26m | 91 | 83 |
| 9 | Timo Jansinksimilar↗ | Heracles Almelo | 23 | €200k | 91 | 85 |
| 10 | Warlesonsimilar↗ | Cercle Brugge | 30 | €2.2m | 91 | 87 |
| 11 | Juan Palomaressimilar↗ | Mirandés | 26 | €500k | 91 | 81 |
| 12 | Anthony Lopessimilar↗ | Olympique Lyonnais | 36 | €900k | 90 | 84 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Esteban Salles
≈ 100% Esteban Salles · strong: Big chances created, Key passes · medium reliability
Strengths: Big chances created /90, Key passes /90, Tackles + interceptions /90
≈ 100% Esteban Salles · strong: Big chances created, Key passes · low reliability
Strengths: Big chances created /90, Key passes /90
≈ 100% Esteban Salles · strong: Big chances created · low reliability
Strengths: Big chances created /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Esteban Salles?
By Doppel's fit score, Azamat Uriev (US Boulogne Côte-d'Opale) is the closest profile to Esteban Salles, with a 82/100 overall match. Pau López and Ronaldo are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Esteban Salles?
Yes. Azamat Uriev (US Boulogne Côte-d'Opale) plays a similar goalkeeper role and rates 82/100 at roughly €200k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Esteban Salles?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Esteban Salles'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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