Players like Iván Balliu
RBRayo Vallecano · 2024/25 · ranked by tactical + market fitIván Balliu's profile ↗
The players most similar to Iván Balliu are Hiroki Sekine, Marcos Luna, Ilias Bronkhorst. Doppel rates Hiroki Sekine (Stade de Reims) a 78/100 overall match — 88/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Bebeto scores 76/100 at about €100k. Data as of September 2026.
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Iván Balliu is a reliable, experienced right-back known for his ability to contribute in build-up play, showcasing solid passing and involvement with touches in the attacking phase. While his overall quality places him in the bottom 44% of positional peers, he excels in creating opportunities, ranking in the top 25% for key passes per 90 minutes. With a remarkable record of durability, having missed no games in the last three seasons, he remains a dependable option for Rayo Vallecano.
Strengths: Key passes, Touches. Availability: no injuries recorded in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Iván Balliu
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hiroki Sekinesimilar↗ | Stade de Reims | 24 | €1.1m | 88 | 78 |
| 2 | Marcos Lunasimilar↗ | Almería | 23 | €500k | 86 | 76 |
| 3 | Ilias Bronkhorstsimilar↗ | Excelsior | 29 | €800k | 85 | 76 |
| 4 | Kellen Fishersimilar↗ | Norwich City | 22 | €2.9m | 84 | 76 |
| 5 | Maximilian Dietzsimilar↗ | SpVgg Greuther Fürth | 24 | €1.2m | 84 | 77 |
| 6 | Bebetosimilar↗ | Tondela | 36 | €100k | 82 | 76 |
| 7 | Bart van Rooijsimilar↗ | FC Twente | 25 | €9.7m | 81 | 77 |
| 8 | Arnau Martínezsimilar↗ | Girona FC | 23 | €11m | 81 | 76 |
| 9 | Danny da Costasimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 33 | €1.1m | 80 | 76 |
| 10 | Thierry Correiasimilar↗ | Valencia | 27 | €2.6m | 80 | 76 |
| 11 | Dinis Pintosimilar↗ | Moreirense | 26 | €3.3m | 79 | 76 |
| 12 | George Campbellsimilar↗ | West Bromwich Albion | 25 | €1.8m | 79 | 76 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Iván Balliu
≈ 100% Iván Balliu · strong: Accurate final-third passes · medium reliability
Strengths: Accurate final-third passes /90
≈ 100% Iván Balliu · strong: Accurate final-third passes · medium reliability
Strengths: Accurate final-third passes /90
≈ 100% Iván Balliu · strong: Aerial duels won, Aerial duels won % · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Aerial duels won %, Key passes /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Iván Balliu?
By Doppel's fit score, Hiroki Sekine (Stade de Reims) is the closest profile to Iván Balliu, with a 78/100 overall match. Marcos Luna and Ilias Bronkhorst are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Iván Balliu?
Yes. Bebeto (Tondela) plays a similar right back role and rates 76/100 at roughly €100k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Iván Balliu?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Iván Balliu's 2024/25 season, then ranks right backs across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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