Players like Attila Szalai
CB/LBKasımpaşa · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitAttila Szalai's profile ↗
The players most similar to Attila Szalai are Luke Thomas, Bryan Goncalves, Joedrick Pupe. Doppel rates Luke Thomas (Leicester City) a 85/100 overall match — 91/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Bryan Goncalves scores 84/100 at about €500k. Data as of October 2026.
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Attila Szalai is a robust and dependable centre-back known for his defensive acumen and ability to contribute offensively from the back. His clearances rank him in the top 17% among peers, showcasing his ability to disrupt opposing attacks, while he also impressively creates big chances. Despite a lower output in duels, his reliability is highlighted by minimal missed games, making him a consistent presence in the squad.
Strengths: Clearances, Big chances created. Availability: 7 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Attila Szalai
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Luke Thomassimilar↗ | Leicester City | 25 | €5.4m | 91 | 85 |
| 2 | Bryan Goncalvessimilar↗ | FCV Dender | 30 | €500k | 91 | 84 |
| 3 | Joedrick Pupesimilar↗ | Sint-Truidense VV | 29 | €1.3m | 90 | 82 |
| 4 | Justin Hubnersimilar↗ | Fortuna Sittard | 23 | €1.0m | 90 | 86 |
| 5 | Jeffrey Gouweleeuwsimilar↗ | FC Augsburg | 35 | €1.0m | 90 | 83 |
| 6 | Adrián de la Fuentesimilar↗ | Levante UD | 27 | €4.1m | 89 | 87 |
| 7 | Emin Bayramsimilar↗ | KVC Westerlo | 23 | €3.9m | 89 | 85 |
| 8 | Konstantinos Koulierakissimilar↗ | VfL Wolfsburg | 23 | €24m | 89 | 83 |
| 9 | Arthur Theatesimilar↗ | Bologna | 26 | €17m | 89 | 82 |
| 10 | Leopold Querfeldsimilar↗ | 1. FC Union Berlin | 23 | €19m | 89 | 85 |
| 11 | Marc Bolasimilar↗ | Watford | 29 | €1.5m | 88 | 83 |
| 12 | Novatus Miroshisimilar↗ | Göztepe | 24 | €4.6m | 87 | 85 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Attila Szalai
≈ 100% Attila Szalai · strong: Key passes, Accurate crosses · low reliability
Strengths: Key passes /90, Accurate crosses /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Attila Szalai · strong: Big chances created, Accurate long balls · low reliability
Strengths: Big chances created /90, Accurate long balls /90, Accurate crosses /90
≈ 100% Attila Szalai · strong: Big chances created, Accurate final-third passes · low reliability
Strengths: Big chances created /90, Accurate final-third passes /90, Possession won in att. third /90
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to Attila Szalai?
Statistically, Luke Thomas (Leicester City) is the closest look-alike to Attila Szalai — a 85/100 profile match (91/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
Who is the best replacement for Attila Szalai?
By Doppel's fit score, Luke Thomas (Leicester City) is the closest profile to Attila Szalai, with a 85/100 overall match. Bryan Goncalves and Joedrick Pupe are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Attila Szalai?
Yes. Bryan Goncalves (FCV Dender) plays a similar centre back role and rates 84/100 at roughly €500k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Attila Szalai?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Attila Szalai's 2025/26 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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