Players like Brian Oliván
LBSporting Gijón · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitBrian Oliván's profile ↗
The players most similar to Brian Oliván are Marc Bola, Alex Telles, Joachim Soltvedt. Doppel rates Marc Bola (Watford) a 82/100 overall match — 89/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Damian van der Haar scores 83/100 at about €400k. Data as of October 2026.
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Brian Oliván is a creative attacking left-back who excels in providing width and playmaking from the back. His ability to create big chances and deliver accurate crosses ranks him among the top 17% and 21% of his positional peers, showcasing his offensive threat. With an outstanding record of durability, having missed no games in the last three seasons, Oliván is a reliable asset for Sporting Gijón as he consistently contributes to their attacking play.
Strengths: Big chances created, Accurate crosses. Availability: no injuries recorded in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Brian Oliván
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Marc Bolasimilar↗ | Watford | 29 | €1.5m | 89 | 82 |
| 2 | Alex Tellessimilar↗ | Botafogo | 34 | €2.9m | 88 | 81 |
| 3 | Joachim Soltvedtsimilar↗ | SK Brann | 31 | €700k | 88 | 83 |
| 4 | Alexander Rossipalsimilar↗ | SG Dynamo Dresden | 30 | €600k | 87 | 82 |
| 5 | Tom Strannegårdsimilar↗ | IK Start | 24 | €600k | 87 | 82 |
| 6 | Damian van der Haarsimilar↗ | PEC Zwolle | 22 | €400k | 87 | 83 |
| 7 | Dean Jamessimilar↗ | Go Ahead Eagles | 26 | €1.6m | 86 | 84 |
| 8 | Christian Güntersimilar↗ | SC Freiburg | 33 | €1.9m | 86 | 79 |
| 9 | Ryan Gilessimilar↗ | Hull City | 26 | €11m | 86 | 81 |
| 10 | Giuseppe Aureliosimilar↗ | Spezia | 26 | €700k | 86 | 84 |
| 11 | Abner Viníciussimilar↗ | Olympique Lyonnais | 26 | €9.2m | 85 | 79 |
| 12 | Youssef Enriquezsimilar↗ | Deportivo Alavés | 21 | €4.3m | 85 | 81 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Brian Oliván
≈ 100% Brian Oliván · strong: Aerial duels won %, Clearances · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Clearances /90, Shots /90
≈ 100% Brian Oliván · strong: xG + xA, Big chances created · medium reliability
Strengths: xG + xA /90, Big chances created /90, Accurate crosses /90
≈ 100% Brian Oliván · strong: Sofascore rating, Key passes · medium reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Key passes /90, Big chances created /90
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to Brian Oliván?
Statistically, Marc Bola (Watford) is the closest look-alike to Brian Oliván — a 82/100 profile match (89/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
Who is the best replacement for Brian Oliván?
By Doppel's fit score, Marc Bola (Watford) is the closest profile to Brian Oliván, with a 82/100 overall match. Alex Telles and Joachim Soltvedt are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Brian Oliván?
Yes. Damian van der Haar (PEC Zwolle) plays a similar left back role and rates 83/100 at roughly €400k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Brian Oliván?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Brian Oliván's 2025/26 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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