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Players like Francisco Sierralta

CBWatford · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitFrancisco Sierralta's profile ↗

The players most similar to Francisco Sierralta are Caleb Taylor, Michael Keane, Dan Zagadou. Doppel rates Caleb Taylor (Millwall) a 90/100 overall match — 95/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Andrea Tiritiello scores 88/100 at about €400k. Data as of September 2026.

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About Francisco Sierralta

Francisco Sierralta is a tenacious aerial defender, adept at winning possession in the attacking third, making him a valuable asset in disrupting opposition play. Despite a Sofascore rating in the bottom 20% of his positional peers, his ability to dominate aerial duels showcases his physical presence. While his long-ball accuracy and tackling metrics leave room for improvement, Sierralta's durability is a plus, with only 16 games missed over the last three seasons, demonstrating his reliability on the pitch.

Strengths: Possession won in att. third, Aerial duels won. Availability: 16 games missed in the last 3 seasons.

12 players most similar to Francisco Sierralta

#PlayerClubAgeValueTacticalOverall
1Caleb Taylorsimilar↗Millwall23€4.6m9590
2Michael Keanesimilar↗Everton33€2.8m9484
3Dan Zagadousimilar↗VfB Stuttgart27€1.9m9386
4Kacper Potulskisimilar↗1. FSV Mainz 0519€17m9385
5Mark McGuinnesssimilar↗Luton Town25€6.7m9284
6Malick Thiawsimilar↗Newcastle United25€41m9284
7Andrea Tiritiellosimilar↗Virtus Entella31€400k9288
8Danilho Doekhisimilar↗1. FC Union Berlin28€14m9184
9Keven Schlotterbecksimilar↗VfL Bochum 184829€5.7m9183
10Leandro Cabrerasimilar↗Espanyol35€900k9184
11Charlie Cresswellsimilar↗Toulouse24€24m9185
12Gabriele Guarinosimilar↗Empoli22€3.6m9086

* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons

Why these players match Francisco Sierralta

1. Caleb TaylorMillwall90/100

≈ 100% Francisco Sierralta · strong: Aerial duels won, Shots · low reliability

Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Shots /90, Duels won /90

2. Michael KeaneEverton84/100

≈ 100% Francisco Sierralta · strong: Clearances, Aerial duels won · low reliability

Strengths: Clearances /90, Aerial duels won /90, Shots /90

3. Dan ZagadouVfB Stuttgart86/100

≈ 100% Francisco Sierralta · strong: Aerial duels won %, Touches · medium reliability

Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Touches /90, Aerial duels won /90

FAQ

Who is the best replacement for Francisco Sierralta?

By Doppel's fit score, Caleb Taylor (Millwall) is the closest profile to Francisco Sierralta, with a 90/100 overall match. Michael Keane and Dan Zagadou are the next best fits.

Is there a cheaper alternative to Francisco Sierralta?

Yes. Andrea Tiritiello (Virtus Entella) plays a similar centre back role and rates 88/100 at roughly €400k.

How does Doppel find players similar to Francisco Sierralta?

Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Francisco Sierralta'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.

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