Players like Borja Sainz
LWFC Porto · 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 80/100 at about €2.1m. Data as of October 2026.
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Borja Sainz is a dynamic goal-scoring winger, thriving in one-on-one situations and consistently finding the net, evidenced by his impressive 18 goals this season. With a Sofascore rating placing him in the top 25% of his peers, he excels in non-penalty goals and successful dribbles, making him a constant threat on the flanks. His durability is a major asset, having missed no games in the last three seasons, showcasing his reliability and fitness for the demands of top-flight football.
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↗ | Wrexham | 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↗ | Nice | 26 | €22m | 89 | 82 |
| 7 | Shunsuke Mitosimilar↗ | Sparta Rotterdam | 24 | €2.1m | 88 | 80 |
| 8 | Alessonsimilar↗ | Mirassol | 27 | €2.7m | 88 | 80 |
| 9 | Haji Wrightsimilar↗ | Coventry City | 28 | €17m | 88 | 82 |
| 10 | Bradley Barcolasimilar↗ | Liverpool FC | 24 | €87m | 87 | 80 |
| 11 | Sofiane Diopsimilar↗ | Nice | 26 | €14m | 86 | 80 |
| 12 | Hamed Junior Traorèsimilar↗ | Genoa | 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 closest look-alike to Borja Sainz?
Statistically, Martial Godo (RC Strasbourg) is the closest look-alike to Borja Sainz — a 84/100 profile match (91/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
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 80/100 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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