Players like Alexis Sánchez
STSevilla · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitAlexis Sánchez's profile ↗
The players most similar to Alexis Sánchez are Danel Sinani, Lassine Sinayoko, Nicolas Pépé. Doppel rates Danel Sinani (FC St. Pauli) a 80/100 overall match — 92/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Gerard Moreno scores 83/100 at about €2.4m. Data as of September 2026.
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Alexis Sánchez is a creative forward with an eye for incisive passing and a knack for winning the ball back, showcasing his ability to influence the game in the final third. Despite his current Sofascore rating placing him in the bottom tier of his peers, he excels in accuracy and key passes, reflecting his playmaking acumen. However, his injury record raises concerns about his reliability on the pitch, having missed a significant number of games in recent seasons.
Strengths: Accurate final-third passes, Key passes, Tackles + interceptions. Availability: 36 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Alexis Sánchez
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Danel Sinanisimilar↗ | FC St. Pauli | 29 | €2.9m | 92 | 80 |
| 2 | Lassine Sinayokosimilar↗ | Auxerre | 27 | €11m | 91 | 80 |
| 3 | Nicolas Pépésimilar↗ | Villarreal | 31 | €6.6m | 90 | 81 |
| 4 | Gerard Morenosimilar↗ | Villarreal | 34 | €2.4m | 89 | 83 |
| 5 | Iván Romerosimilar↗ | Levante UD | 25 | €7.4m | 89 | 80 |
| 6 | Omar Marmoushsimilar↗ | Eintracht Frankfurt | 27 | €55m | 89 | 80 |
| 7 | Charles De Ketelaeresimilar↗ | Atalanta | 25 | €27m | 89 | 79 |
| 8 | Cucho Hernándezsimilar↗ | Real Betis | 27 | €17m | 89 | 79 |
| 9 | Florian Sotocasimilar↗ | RC Lens | 36 | €1.3m | 89 | 81 |
| 10 | Florian Thauvinsimilar↗ | RC Lens | 33 | €5.2m | 89 | 81 |
| 11 | Kai Havertzsimilar↗ | Arsenal | 27 | €53m | 89 | 80 |
| 12 | Kerem Aktürkoğlusimilar↗ | Galatasaray | 28 | €21m | 88 | 80 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Alexis Sánchez
≈ 100% Alexis Sánchez · strong: Touches, Accurate crosses · medium reliability
Strengths: Touches /90, Accurate crosses /90, Accurate final-third passes /90
≈ 100% Alexis Sánchez · strong: Tackles + interceptions, Accurate final-third passes · low reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90, Accurate final-third passes /90, Possession won in att. third /90
≈ 100% Alexis Sánchez · strong: Successful dribbles, Touches · low reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Touches /90, Key passes /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Alexis Sánchez?
By Doppel's fit score, Danel Sinani (FC St. Pauli) is the closest profile to Alexis Sánchez, with a 80/100 overall match. Lassine Sinayoko and Nicolas Pépé are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Alexis Sánchez?
Yes. Gerard Moreno (Villarreal) plays a similar striker role and rates 83/100 at roughly €2.4m.
How does Doppel find players similar to Alexis Sánchez?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Alexis Sánchez's 2025/26 season, then ranks strikers across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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