Players like Borja Sainz
LWNorwich City · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitBorja Sainz's profile ↗
The players most similar to Borja Sainz are Martial Godo, Nathan Broadhead, Keito Nakamura. Doppel rates Martial Godo (RC Strasbourg) a 84/100 overall match — 91/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Shunsuke Mito scores 79/100 at about €2.1m. Data as of September 2026.
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Borja Sainz is an explosive attacking winger, showcasing his ability to score and create opportunities with impressive metrics. With a Sofascore rating placing him in the top 25% of his peers, he excels in non-penalty goals and successful dribbles, demonstrating his knack for finding the back of the net and taking on defenders. His durability is a significant asset, as he has missed zero games in the last three seasons, making him a reliable threat on the flanks.
Strengths: Non-penalty goals, Successful dribbles, Shots. Availability: no injuries recorded in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Borja Sainz
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Martial Godosimilar↗ | RC Strasbourg | 23 | €23m | 91 | 84 |
| 2 | Nathan Broadheadsimilar↗ | Ipswich Town | 28 | €6.8m | 91 | 80 |
| 3 | Keito Nakamurasimilar↗ | Stade de Reims | 26 | €11m | 90 | 81 |
| 4 | Hwang Hee-chansimilar↗ | Wolverhampton | 30 | €5.5m | 90 | 81 |
| 5 | Said El Malasimilar↗ | 1. FC Köln | 20 | €46m | 89 | 83 |
| 6 | Mohamed Amourasimilar↗ | VfL Wolfsburg | 26 | €22m | 89 | 81 |
| 7 | Shunsuke Mitosimilar↗ | Sparta Rotterdam | 24 | €2.1m | 88 | 79 |
| 8 | Alessonsimilar↗ | Mirassol | 27 | €2.7m | 88 | 80 |
| 9 | Haji Wrightsimilar↗ | Coventry City | 28 | €17m | 88 | 82 |
| 10 | Abdallah Simasimilar↗ | Stade Brestois | 25 | €4.9m | 88 | 79 |
| 11 | Bradley Barcolasimilar↗ | Paris Saint-Germain | 24 | €68m | 87 | 81 |
| 12 | Sofiane Diopsimilar↗ | Nice | 26 | €14m | 86 | 80 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Borja Sainz
≈ 100% Borja Sainz · strong: Non-penalty goals, Possession won in att. third · medium reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Possession won in att. third /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Borja Sainz · strong: Non-penalty goals, Finishing (npG − npxG · low reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Possession won in att. third /90
≈ 100% Borja Sainz · strong: Shots, Non-penalty goals · low reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Non-penalty goals /90, Possession won in att. third /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Borja Sainz?
By Doppel's fit score, Martial Godo (RC Strasbourg) is the closest profile to Borja Sainz, with a 84/100 overall match. Nathan Broadhead and Keito Nakamura are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Borja Sainz?
Yes. Shunsuke Mito (Sparta Rotterdam) plays a similar left winger role and rates 79/100 at roughly €2.1m.
How does Doppel find players similar to Borja Sainz?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Borja Sainz's 2025/26 season, then ranks left wingers across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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