Players like William Saliba
CBArsenal · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitWilliam Saliba's profile ↗
The players most similar to William Saliba are Edmond Tapsoba, Ismaelo Ganiou, Marco Rente. Doppel rates Edmond Tapsoba (Bayer 04 Leverkusen) a 83/100 overall match — 92/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Danny Bakker scores 87/100 at about €500k. Data as of September 2026.
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William Saliba is a ball-playing centre-back who excels in possession and contributes to attacking phases with impressive accuracy in final-third passing. His top 2% ranking in touches per 90 minutes underscores his ability to control the game from the back, while his solid defensive presence is complemented by winning possession in the attacking third. With a Sofascore rating in the top 22% of his peers, Saliba is a reliable and durable asset, having missed only 16 games over the last three seasons.
Strengths: Touches, Accurate final-third passes, Possession won in att. third. Availability: 16 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to William Saliba
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Edmond Tapsobasimilar↗ | Bayer 04 Leverkusen | 27 | €37m | 92 | 83 |
| 2 | Ismaelo Ganiousimilar↗ | RC Lens | 21 | €19m | 92 | 85 |
| 3 | Marco Rentesimilar↗ | FC Groningen | 29 | €1.4m | 92 | 83 |
| 4 | Danny Bakkersimilar↗ | SC Telstar | 31 | €500k | 92 | 87 |
| 5 | Noahkai Bankssimilar↗ | FC Augsburg | 20 | €19m | 91 | 83 |
| 6 | Fabian Schärsimilar↗ | Newcastle United | 35 | €3.9m | 91 | 83 |
| 7 | Ozan Kabaksimilar↗ | TSG Hoffenheim | 26 | €15m | 90 | 84 |
| 8 | Strahinja Pavlovićsimilar↗ | AC Milan | 25 | €38m | 90 | 83 |
| 9 | Jacobo Ramónsimilar↗ | Como | 21 | €32m | 90 | 85 |
| 10 | Jeffrey Gouweleeuwsimilar↗ | FC Augsburg | 35 | €1.0m | 90 | 85 |
| 11 | George Campbellsimilar↗ | West Bromwich Albion | 25 | €1.8m | 89 | 85 |
| 12 | Dies Jansesimilar↗ | FC Groningen | 20 | €6.2m | 89 | 84 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match William Saliba
≈ 100% William Saliba · strong: Touches, Non-penalty goals · low reliability
Strengths: Touches /90, Non-penalty goals /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90)
≈ 100% William Saliba · strong: Non-penalty goals, Shots · medium reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Shots /90, Accurate final-third passes /90
≈ 100% William Saliba · strong: Accurate crosses, Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Aerial duels won /90, Duels won /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for William Saliba?
By Doppel's fit score, Edmond Tapsoba (Bayer 04 Leverkusen) is the closest profile to William Saliba, with a 83/100 overall match. Ismaelo Ganiou and Marco Rente are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to William Saliba?
Yes. Danny Bakker (SC Telstar) plays a similar centre back role and rates 87/100 at roughly €500k.
How does Doppel find players similar to William Saliba?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from William Saliba'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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