Players like Henri Saivet
CDM/CM/CAMClermont Foot · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitHenri Saivet's profile ↗
The players most similar to Henri Saivet are Nicolas Schiavi, Kevin Höög Jansson, Stefano Russo. Doppel rates Nicolas Schiavi (Carrarese) a 80/100 overall match — 94/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Nicolas Schiavi scores 80/100 at about €400k. Data as of July 2026.
About Henri Saivet
Henri Saivet is a dynamic central midfielder with a knack for contributing offensively while maintaining a solid presence in the midfield. His impressive Sofascore rating places him in the top 6% of his peers, showcasing his quality, particularly in delivering accurate crosses and long balls. While he excels in creating goal-scoring opportunities, his injury history raises concerns about reliability, having missed a significant number of games over the past three seasons.
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Accurate crosses, Accurate long balls. Availability: 29 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Henri Saivet
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nicolas Schiavisimilar↗ | Carrarese | 31 | €400k | 94 | 80 |
| 2 | Kevin Höög Janssonsimilar↗ | IFK Norrköping | 26 | €400k | 94 | 81 |
| 3 | Stefano Russosimilar↗ | Arminia Bielefeld | 26 | €1.3m | 94 | 78 |
| 4 | Jean Hugonetsimilar↗ | 1. FC Magdeburg | 27 | €1.2m | 92 | 79 |
| 5 | Iyad Mohamedsimilar↗ | Pau FC | 25 | €400k | 91 | 81 |
| 6 | Matthias Verrethsimilar↗ | Brescia | 28 | €500k | 90 | 78 |
| 7 | Titouan Thomassimilar↗ | Stade Lavallois | 24 | €700k | 90 | 79 |
| 8 | Robert Wagnersimilar↗ | SpVgg Greuther Fürth | 23 | €2.7m | 90 | 79 |
| 9 | Jesús Álvarezsimilar↗ | Huesca | 27 | €900k | 89 | 78 |
| 10 | Santiago Castañedasimilar↗ | SC Paderborn 07 | 22 | €5.2m | 89 | 79 |
| 11 | Alessandro Sersantisimilar↗ | Reggiana | 24 | €1.9m | 89 | 78 |
| 12 | Moussa Diakitésimilar↗ | Cádiz | 23 | €1.1m | 89 | 79 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Henri Saivet
≈ 100% Henri Saivet · strong: Aerial duels won %, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Sofascore rating, Accurate long balls /90
≈ 100% Henri Saivet · strong: Clearances, Aerial duels won % · medium reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Aerial duels won %
≈ 100% Henri Saivet · strong: Clearances, Aerial duels won % · low reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Aerial duels won %, Aerial duels won /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Henri Saivet?
By Doppel's fit score, Nicolas Schiavi (Carrarese) is the closest profile to Henri Saivet, with a 80/100 overall match. Kevin Höög Jansson and Stefano Russo are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Henri Saivet?
Yes. Nicolas Schiavi (Carrarese) plays a similar defensive midfielder role and rates 80/100 at roughly €400k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Henri Saivet?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Henri Saivet's 2025/26 season, then ranks defensive midfielders across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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