Players like Alex Sala
CM/CDMCórdoba · 2024/25 · ranked by tactical + market fitAlex Sala's profile ↗
Alex Sala is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for Córdoba in LaLiga 2, where he has made 37 appearances in the 2024/25 season, contributing 5 goals and 5 assists. Players similar to Sala include Gianluca Busio from Venezia, who has a fit score of 88/100, and Carel Eiting from Sparta Rotterdam, with a fit score of 87/100. These players share a comparable role and statistical profile, making them suitable alternatives for those seeking players like Sala.
12 players most similar to Alex Sala
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gianluca Busiosimilar↗ | Venezia | 24 | €7.3m | 94 | 88 |
| 2 | Carel Eitingsimilar↗ | Sparta Rotterdam | 28 | €1.3m | 93 | 87 |
| 3 | Mohamed Ihattarensimilar↗ | Fortuna Sittard | 24 | €3.2m | 88 | 87 |
| 4 | Pascal Großsimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 35 | €2.3m | 93 | 87 |
| 5 | Michel Vlapsimilar↗ | FC Twente | 29 | €3.1m | 94 | 86 |
| 6 | Görkem Sağlamsimilar↗ | Hatayspor | 28 | €800k | 91 | 86 |
| 7 | Benjamin Bourigeaudsimilar↗ | Stade Rennais | 32 | €4.1m | 95 | 86 |
| 8 | Ryotaro Itosimilar↗ | Sint-Truidense VV | 28 | €5.8m | 91 | 86 |
| 9 | Samusimilar↗ | Vizela | 30 | €2.4m | 92 | 86 |
| 10 | Paul Nebelsimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 24 | €17m | 89 | 86 |
| 11 | Teun Koopmeinerssimilar↗ | Atalanta | 28 | €13m | 95 | 86 |
| 12 | David Tijaničsimilar↗ | Göztepe | 29 | €1.3m | 90 | 86 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Alex Sala
≈ 100% Alex Sala · strong: Sofascore rating, Accurate final-third passes · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Accurate final-third passes /90, Shots /90
≈ 100% Alex Sala · strong: Big chances created, Key passes · medium reliability
Strengths: Big chances created /90, Key passes /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Alex Sala · strong: Shots, xG + xA · medium reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, xG + xA /90, Big chances created /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Alex Sala?
By Doppel's fit score, Gianluca Busio (Venezia) is the closest profile to Alex Sala, with a 88/100 overall match. Carel Eiting and Mohamed Ihattaren are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Alex Sala?
Yes. Görkem Sağlam (Hatayspor) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 86/100 at roughly €800k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Alex Sala?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Alex Sala's 2024/25 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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