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, Nicolas Pépé scores 84/100 at about €6.6m. Data as of October 2026.
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Alexis Saelemaekers is a dynamic, hard-working right midfielder who excels in both defensive contributions and creating goal-scoring opportunities. With a Sofascore rating in the top 10% of his peers, he boasts impressive metrics in touches, tackles, and accurate final-third passes, showcasing his all-around quality. While he has faced some injury challenges, his ability to dominate duels and support the attack makes him a key asset for AC Milan.
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↗ | Bayer 04 Leverkusen | 24 | €27m | 92 | 83 |
| 3 | Nicolas Pépésimilar↗ | Villarreal | 31 | €6.6m | 91 | 84 |
| 4 | Ilias Akhomachsimilar↗ | Villarreal | 22 | €11m | 90 | 82 |
| 5 | Dilane Bakwasimilar↗ | Lille | 24 | €26m | 90 | 82 |
| 6 | Amad Diallosimilar↗ | Manchester United | 24 | €44m | 90 | 82 |
| 7 | Sami Ouaissasimilar↗ | NEC Nijmegen | 22 | €8.2m | 87 | 82 |
* 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 closest look-alike to Alexis Saelemaekers?
Statistically, Roger Fernandes (Sporting Braga) is the closest look-alike to Alexis Saelemaekers — a 82/100 profile match (94/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
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. Nicolas Pépé (Villarreal) plays a similar right midfielder role and rates 84/100 at roughly €6.6m.
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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