Players like Alexis Saelemaekers
RM/LWAC Milan · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitAlexis Saelemaekers's profile ↗
The players most similar to Alexis Saelemaekers are Roger Fernandes, Malik Tillman, Nicolas Pépé. Doppel rates Roger Fernandes (Sporting Braga) a 82/100 overall match — 94/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Eric Ebimbe scores 82/100 at about €6.5m. Data as of September 2026.
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Alexis Saelemaekers is a dynamic right midfielder with a relentless work ethic, excelling in defensive contributions as evidenced by his impressive tackles and interceptions. With a Sofascore rating in the top 8% of his positional peers, he combines high-volume touches with strong dueling ability, making him a vital asset for AC Milan. While his aerial prowess could improve, his attacking output remains valuable, although his injury history raises concerns about his availability.
Strengths: Touches, Tackles + interceptions, Duels won. Availability: 27 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
7 players most similar to Alexis Saelemaekers
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Roger Fernandessimilar↗ | Sporting Braga | 21 | €19m | 94 | 82 |
| 2 | Malik Tillmansimilar↗ | PSV Eindhoven | 24 | €27m | 92 | 83 |
| 3 | Nicolas Pépésimilar↗ | Villarreal | 31 | €6.6m | 91 | 84 |
| 4 | Ilias Akhomachsimilar↗ | Villarreal | 22 | €11m | 90 | 82 |
| 5 | Amad Diallosimilar↗ | Manchester United | 24 | €44m | 90 | 82 |
| 6 | Eric Ebimbesimilar↗ | Eintracht Frankfurt | 26 | €6.5m | 87 | 82 |
| 7 | Sami Ouaissasimilar↗ | NEC Nijmegen | 22 | €8.2m | 87 | 83 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Alexis Saelemaekers
≈ 100% Alexis Saelemaekers · strong: Possession won in att. third, Sofascore rating · medium reliability
Strengths: Possession won in att. third /90, Sofascore rating, Accurate crosses /90
≈ 100% Alexis Saelemaekers · strong: Sofascore rating, Aerial duels won % · medium reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Aerial duels won %, Possession won in att. third /90
≈ 100% Alexis Saelemaekers · strong: Key passes, xG + xA · low reliability
Strengths: Key passes /90, xG + xA /90, Big chances created /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Alexis Saelemaekers?
By Doppel's fit score, Roger Fernandes (Sporting Braga) is the closest profile to Alexis Saelemaekers, with a 82/100 overall match. Malik Tillman and Nicolas Pépé are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Alexis Saelemaekers?
Yes. Eric Ebimbe (Eintracht Frankfurt) plays a similar right midfielder role and rates 82/100 at roughly €6.5m.
How does Doppel find players similar to Alexis Saelemaekers?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Alexis Saelemaekers's 2025/26 season, then ranks right midfielders across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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