Players like Alex Sala
CM/CDMCórdoba · 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 September 2026.
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Alex Sala is a dynamic, attack-minded central midfielder known for his playmaking prowess and goal-scoring ability. With a Sofascore rating in the top 15% of his positional peers, he excels in creating chances, evident from his standout metrics in shots, key passes, and accurate crosses. Durability is a hallmark of his game, having missed no matches in three seasons, making him a reliable asset in the midfield. While his defensive metrics could improve, his offensive contributions make him a valuable player for any team.
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↗ | Benfica | 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↗ | Atalanta | 28 | €13m | 93 | 85 |
| 6 | Enzo Fernándezsimilar↗ | Chelsea | 25 | €87m | 93 | 84 |
| 7 | Hakan Çalhanoğlusimilar↗ | Inter | 32 | €17m | 93 | 85 |
| 8 | James Ward-Prowsesimilar↗ | West Ham United | 32 | €4.5m | 93 | 86 |
| 9 | Qazim Lacisimilar↗ | Çaykur Rizespor | 30 | €2.9m | 93 | 84 |
| 10 | Görkem Sağlamsimilar↗ | Hatayspor | 28 | €800k | 93 | 87 |
| 11 | Alfie Devinesimilar↗ | Preston North End | 22 | €8.2m | 92 | 87 |
| 12 | Rémi Oudinsimilar↗ | Lecce | 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 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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