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 July 2026.
About Esteban Salles
Esteban Salles is a dynamic ball-playing goalkeeper known for his impressive dribbling and ability to engage in tackles and interceptions, making him a reliable last line of defense. With a Sofascore rating in the top 37% of his peers, his durability shines through with no games missed in the last three seasons, proving his reliability. While he may not excel in clearances or aerial duels, his strengths in ball progression and shot-stopping make him a valuable asset for Pau FC.
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 · data: Sofascore, 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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