Players like Alex Sala
CM/CDMMallorca · 2024/25 · ranked by tactical + market fitAlex Sala's profile ↗
The players most similar to Alex Sala are Farès Chaïbi, Orkun Kökçü, Clint Leemans. Doppel rates Farès Chaïbi (Eintracht Frankfurt) a 87/100 overall match — 95/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Clint Leemans scores 85/100 at about €400k. Data as of October 2026.
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Alex Sala is a dynamic central midfielder who excels as a playmaker, showcasing his ability to contribute offensively with impressive shot volume and creativity. Ranking in the top 15% of his peers, he combines his goal-scoring knack with accurate crossing and key passes, making him a vital asset in the attacking phase. With a remarkable durability record, having missed no games over the last three seasons, Sala is a reliable force in the midfield, though he could improve his defensive contributions to further enhance his overall impact.
Strengths: Shots, Accurate crosses, Key passes. Availability: no injuries recorded in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Alex Sala
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Farès Chaïbisimilar↗ | Eintracht Frankfurt | 24 | €15m | 95 | 87 |
| 2 | Orkun Kökçüsimilar↗ | Beşiktaş JK | 26 | €24m | 94 | 85 |
| 3 | Clint Leemanssimilar↗ | NAC Breda | 31 | €400k | 94 | 85 |
| 4 | Gianluca Busiosimilar↗ | Venezia | 24 | €7.3m | 93 | 87 |
| 5 | Teun Koopmeinerssimilar↗ | Juventus | 28 | €13m | 93 | 85 |
| 6 | Enzo Fernándezsimilar↗ | Manchester City | 25 | €97m | 93 | 84 |
| 7 | Hakan Çalhanoğlusimilar↗ | Inter | 32 | €17m | 93 | 85 |
| 8 | James Ward-Prowsesimilar↗ | Burnley | 32 | €4.5m | 93 | 86 |
| 9 | Qazim Lacisimilar↗ | Çaykur Rizespor | 30 | €2.9m | 93 | 84 |
| 10 | Görkem Sağlamsimilar↗ | Kayserispor | 28 | €800k | 93 | 87 |
| 11 | Alfie Devinesimilar↗ | Preston North End | 22 | €8.2m | 92 | 87 |
| 12 | Rémi Oudinsimilar↗ | Catanzaro | 30 | €900k | 92 | 84 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Alex Sala
≈ 100% Alex Sala · strong: Big chances created, Accurate crosses · medium reliability
Strengths: Big chances created /90, Accurate crosses /90, Key passes /90
≈ 100% Alex Sala · strong: Sofascore rating, Key passes · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Key passes /90, Accurate final-third passes /90
≈ 100% Alex Sala · strong: Big chances created, Key passes · medium reliability
Strengths: Big chances created /90, Key passes /90, Accurate crosses /90
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to Alex Sala?
Statistically, Farès Chaïbi (Eintracht Frankfurt) is the closest look-alike to Alex Sala — a 87/100 profile match (95/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
Who is the best replacement for Alex Sala?
By Doppel's fit score, Farès Chaïbi (Eintracht Frankfurt) is the closest profile to Alex Sala, with a 87/100 overall match. Orkun Kökçü and Clint Leemans are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Alex Sala?
Yes. Clint Leemans (NAC Breda) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 85/100 at roughly €400k.
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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