Players like Carlos Alcaraz
CM/CAMSouthampton · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitCarlos Alcaraz's profile ↗
The players most similar to Carlos Alcaraz are Carles Aleñá, Mattias Svanberg, Kevin Sessa. Doppel rates Carles Aleñá (Deportivo Alavés) a 81/100 overall match — 92/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Kevin Sessa scores 86/100 at about €800k. Data as of September 2026.
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Carlos Alcaraz is a dynamic attacking midfielder known for his ability to generate scoring opportunities and drive play forward. His impressive shot frequency and successful dribbles highlight his creative flair, allowing him to influence games despite being in the bottom 39% of his positional peers overall. While he occasionally struggles with finishing, his durability—missing only 14 games over the last three seasons—makes him a reliable asset in the midfield.
Strengths: Shots, Successful dribbles, xG + xA. Availability: 14 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Carlos Alcaraz
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Carles Aleñásimilar↗ | Deportivo Alavés | 28 | €2.8m | 92 | 81 |
| 2 | Mattias Svanbergsimilar↗ | VfL Wolfsburg | 27 | €8.3m | 91 | 82 |
| 3 | Kevin Sessasimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 26 | €800k | 91 | 86 |
| 4 | Amad Diallosimilar↗ | Manchester United | 24 | €44m | 91 | 83 |
| 5 | Jon Ander Olasagastisimilar↗ | Levante UD | 26 | €2.7m | 91 | 83 |
| 6 | Nicola Zalewskisimilar↗ | Atalanta | 24 | €18m | 91 | 82 |
| 7 | Yéremy Pinosimilar↗ | Crystal Palace | 24 | €27m | 90 | 83 |
| 8 | Edu Expósitosimilar↗ | Espanyol | 30 | €4.5m | 90 | 83 |
| 9 | Morgan Gibbs-Whitesimilar↗ | Nottingham Forest | 26 | €67m | 90 | 81 |
| 10 | Abdou Harrouisimilar↗ | Frosinone | 28 | €1.6m | 89 | 82 |
| 11 | Teji Savaniersimilar↗ | Montpellier | 35 | €1.0m | 89 | 84 |
| 12 | Kristian Thorstvedtsimilar↗ | Sassuolo | 27 | €12m | 89 | 82 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Carlos Alcaraz
≈ 100% Carlos Alcaraz · strong: Accurate crosses, Key passes · medium reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Key passes /90, Accurate final-third passes /90
≈ 100% Carlos Alcaraz · strong: Shots, Aerial duels won % · medium reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Aerial duels won %, Duels won /90
≈ 100% Carlos Alcaraz · strong: Shots, Non-penalty goals · medium reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Non-penalty goals /90, xG + xA /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Carlos Alcaraz?
By Doppel's fit score, Carles Aleñá (Deportivo Alavés) is the closest profile to Carlos Alcaraz, with a 81/100 overall match. Mattias Svanberg and Kevin Sessa are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Carlos Alcaraz?
Yes. Kevin Sessa (1. FC Heidenheim) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 86/100 at roughly €800k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Carlos Alcaraz?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Carlos Alcaraz's 2025/26 season, then ranks central midfielders across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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