Players like Sandro Cruz
LBGil Vicente · 2024/25 · ranked by tactical + market fitSandro Cruz's profile ↗
The players most similar to Sandro Cruz are Unax Agote, Jacques Ekomié, Teo Quintero. Doppel rates Unax Agote (Real Sociedad B) a 81/100 overall match — 94/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Carlos Clerc scores 77/100 at about €100k. Data as of July 2026.
About Sandro Cruz
Sandro Cruz is a tenacious defensive left-back, excelling in duels and defensive actions, making him a reliable asset in tight match situations. With a Sofascore rating in the bottom 28% of his peers, he shows strong tackling and interception skills, ranking in the top 20% for tackles and interceptions per 90 minutes. While he may not contribute offensively, his durability—missing only 12 games over three seasons—underscores his reliability in the backline.
Strengths: Duels won, Tackles + interceptions. Availability: 12 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Sandro Cruz
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Unax Agotesimilar↗ | Real Sociedad B | 23 | €200k | 94 | 81 |
| 2 | Jacques Ekomiésimilar↗ | Angers | 23 | €8.4m | 92 | 78 |
| 3 | Teo Quinterosimilar↗ | Sparta Rotterdam | 27 | €1.2m | 91 | 78 |
| 4 | Carlos Clercsimilar↗ | Elche | 34 | €100k | 90 | 77 |
| 5 | Yannick Leliendalsimilar↗ | FC Volendam | 24 | €1.1m | 89 | 79 |
| 6 | Deyovaisio Zeefuiksimilar↗ | Hertha BSC | 28 | €1.1m | 88 | 78 |
| 7 | Deveron Fonvillesimilar↗ | NEC Nijmegen | 23 | €1.5m | 88 | 78 |
| 8 | Orest Lebedenkosimilar↗ | Vizela | 28 | €600k | 88 | 79 |
| 9 | Sam McCallumsimilar↗ | Norwich City | 26 | €1.9m | 88 | 78 |
| 10 | Tuur Rommenssimilar↗ | KVC Westerlo | 23 | €7.3m | 87 | 79 |
| 11 | Zakaria Arisssimilar↗ | Bastia | 22 | €1.9m | 87 | 78 |
| 12 | Brais Martínezsimilar↗ | Racing de Ferrol | 25 | €400k | 87 | 78 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Sandro Cruz
≈ 100% Sandro Cruz · strong: Duels won, Successful dribbles · medium reliability
Strengths: Duels won /90, Successful dribbles /90, Aerial duels won %
≈ 100% Sandro Cruz · strong: Tackles + interceptions, Duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90, Duels won /90
≈ 100% Sandro Cruz · strong: Clearances, Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Aerial duels won /90, Shots /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Sandro Cruz?
By Doppel's fit score, Unax Agote (Real Sociedad B) is the closest profile to Sandro Cruz, with a 81/100 overall match. Jacques Ekomié and Teo Quintero are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Sandro Cruz?
Yes. Carlos Clerc (Elche) plays a similar left back role and rates 77/100 at roughly €100k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Sandro Cruz?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Sandro Cruz's 2024/25 season, then ranks left backs across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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