Players like Alex Sandro
LB/CBFlamengo · 2023/24 · ranked by tactical + market fitAlex Sandro's profile ↗
The players most similar to Alex Sandro are Lucas Martínez Quarta, Oumar Solet, Christopher Operi. Doppel rates Lucas Martínez Quarta (River Plate) a 85/100 overall match — 94/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Niels Nkounkou scores 85/100 at about €2.8m. Data as of October 2026.
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Alex Sandro is a dynamic, ball-playing left-back who excels in the final third, showcasing elite accuracy in his passing and crossing. With a Sofascore rating in the top 21% of his positional peers, he demonstrates a creative edge, capable of generating big chances and successful dribbles. However, his injury history raises concerns about durability, having missed significant time over the past few seasons. When fit, he remains a valuable asset for Flamengo's attack-oriented play.
Strengths: Accurate final-third passes, Successful dribbles, Big chances created. Availability: 36 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Alex Sandro
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lucas Martínez Quartasimilar↗ | River Plate | 30 | €4.1m | 94 | 85 |
| 2 | Oumar Soletsimilar↗ | Udinese | 26 | €22m | 92 | 85 |
| 3 | Christopher Operisimilar↗ | Başakşehir FK | 29 | €3.7m | 91 | 87 |
| 4 | Niels Nkounkousimilar↗ | Nice | 26 | €2.8m | 91 | 85 |
| 5 | Ryan Sessegnonsimilar↗ | Fulham | 26 | €21m | 90 | 84 |
| 6 | Juan Mirandasimilar↗ | Bologna | 26 | €16m | 90 | 84 |
| 7 | Davide Bartesaghisimilar↗ | AC Milan | 21 | €20m | 90 | 86 |
| 8 | Junior Firposimilar↗ | Real Betis | 30 | €3.4m | 90 | 85 |
| 9 | Cuiabanosimilar↗ | Vasco da Gama | 23 | €10m | 90 | 85 |
| 10 | Ryan Manningsimilar↗ | Southampton | 30 | €3.0m | 90 | 86 |
| 11 | Alfie Doughtysimilar↗ | Millwall | 27 | €5.2m | 89 | 85 |
| 12 | Alexander Rossipalsimilar↗ | SG Dynamo Dresden | 30 | €600k | 89 | 86 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Alex Sandro
≈ 100% Alex Sandro · strong: Accurate long balls, Non-penalty goals · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Non-penalty goals /90, Tackles + interceptions /90
≈ 100% Alex Sandro · strong: Successful dribbles, Accurate long balls · low reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Accurate long balls /90, Touches /90
≈ 100% Alex Sandro · strong: Accurate crosses, Key passes · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Key passes /90, Successful dribbles /90
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to Alex Sandro?
Statistically, Lucas Martínez Quarta (River Plate) is the closest look-alike to Alex Sandro — a 85/100 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 Alex Sandro?
By Doppel's fit score, Lucas Martínez Quarta (River Plate) is the closest profile to Alex Sandro, with a 85/100 overall match. Oumar Solet and Christopher Operi are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Alex Sandro?
Yes. Niels Nkounkou (Nice) plays a similar left back role and rates 85/100 at roughly €2.8m.
How does Doppel find players similar to Alex Sandro?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Alex Sandro's 2023/24 season, then ranks left backs across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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