Players like Unai Elgezabal
CBLevante UD · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitUnai Elgezabal's profile ↗
The players most similar to Unai Elgezabal are Henrik Sælebakke Falchener, Matias Antonini, Virgil van Dijk. Doppel rates Henrik Sælebakke Falchener (Viking FK) a 84/100 overall match — 90/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Matias Antonini scores 81/100 at about €1.6m. Data as of September 2026.
Building your XI? Put Unai Elgezabal in a lineup and get the whole team rated on real data.Build a lineup →About Unai Elgezabal
Unai Elgezabal is a reliable ball-playing centre-back known for his accurate long balls and strong clearance ability. With a Sofascore rating in the top 30% of his positional peers, he consistently showcases his defensive intelligence and distribution skills. His durability is impressive, having missed no games in the last three seasons, making him a dependable presence in the backline. While he may not excel in tackles or interceptions, his strengths in distributing the ball and clearing danger highlight his value to the team.
Strengths: Accurate long balls, Clearances. Availability: no injuries recorded in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Unai Elgezabal
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Henrik Sælebakke Falchenersimilar↗ | Viking FK | 23 | €6.4m | 90 | 84 |
| 2 | Matias Antoninisimilar↗ | Catanzaro | 28 | €1.6m | 90 | 81 |
| 3 | Virgil van Dijksimilar↗ | Liverpool FC | 35 | €16m | 89 | 81 |
| 4 | Danilho Doekhisimilar↗ | 1. FC Union Berlin | 28 | €14m | 89 | 83 |
| 5 | Leo Østigårdsimilar↗ | Genoa | 27 | €14m | 89 | 83 |
| 6 | Radu Drăguşinsimilar↗ | Genoa | 24 | €15m | 89 | 82 |
| 7 | Gustavo Martinssimilar↗ | Grêmio | 24 | €4.1m | 89 | 82 |
| 8 | Robin Hranáčsimilar↗ | TSG Hoffenheim | 26 | €11m | 88 | 81 |
| 9 | Jake Coopersimilar↗ | Millwall | 31 | €1.7m | 88 | 84 |
| 10 | Leandro Cabrerasimilar↗ | Espanyol | 35 | €900k | 88 | 82 |
| 11 | Jannis Heuersimilar↗ | Preußen Münster | 27 | €900k | 87 | 82 |
| 12 | Taylor Harwood-Bellissimilar↗ | Southampton | 24 | €22m | 87 | 81 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Unai Elgezabal
≈ 100% Unai Elgezabal · strong: Sofascore rating, Non-penalty goals · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Non-penalty goals /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90)
≈ 100% Unai Elgezabal · strong: Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% Unai Elgezabal · strong: Aerial duels won, Clearances · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Clearances /90, Non-penalty goals /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Unai Elgezabal?
By Doppel's fit score, Henrik Sælebakke Falchener (Viking FK) is the closest profile to Unai Elgezabal, with a 84/100 overall match. Matias Antonini and Virgil van Dijk are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Unai Elgezabal?
Yes. Matias Antonini (Catanzaro) plays a similar centre back role and rates 81/100 at roughly €1.6m.
How does Doppel find players similar to Unai Elgezabal?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Unai Elgezabal's 2025/26 season, then ranks centre backs across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
Want the full, budget-aware shortlist with heatmaps and your own filters?
Run your own search on Doppel →