Players like Gastón Álvarez
CB/LB/RBGetafe · 2023/24 · ranked by tactical + market fitGastón Álvarez's profile ↗
The players most similar to Gastón Álvarez are Emmanuel Kakou, Kervin Arriaga, Orest Lebedenko. Doppel rates Emmanuel Kakou (Cercle Brugge) a 81/100 overall match — 91/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Orest Lebedenko scores 81/100 at about €600k. Data as of October 2026.
Building your XI? Put Gastón Álvarez in a lineup and get the whole team rated on real data.Build a lineup →About Gastón Álvarez
Gastón Álvarez is an aggressive, front-foot defender, excelling in tackles and interceptions, placing him in the top 5% of his position. A durable presence, he has missed only 2 games in the last 3 seasons, showcasing his reliability. While his overall quality ranks in the bottom 30% among peers, his ability to contribute offensively with non-penalty goals demonstrates his versatility and finishing prowess.
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions, Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Duels won. Availability: 2 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Gastón Álvarez
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Emmanuel Kakousimilar↗ | Cercle Brugge | 21 | €2.2m | 91 | 81 |
| 2 | Kervin Arriagasimilar↗ | Levante UD | 28 | €2.1m | 90 | 80 |
| 3 | Orest Lebedenkosimilar↗ | Vitória SC | 28 | €600k | 88 | 81 |
| 4 | Sam McCallumsimilar↗ | Sheffield United | 26 | €1.9m | 88 | 81 |
| 5 | Zak Swansonsimilar↗ | Portsmouth | 26 | €1.2m | 87 | 81 |
| 6 | Cuiabanosimilar↗ | Vasco da Gama | 23 | €10m | 87 | 82 |
| 7 | Philipp Sandersimilar↗ | Borussia M'gladbach | 28 | €4.2m | 87 | 81 |
| 8 | Yannick Leliendalsimilar↗ | FC Volendam | 24 | €1.1m | 86 | 80 |
| 9 | Dennis Cirkinsimilar↗ | Sunderland | 24 | €5.6m | 86 | 80 |
| 10 | Aske Adelgaardsimilar↗ | FC Twente | 23 | €900k | 84 | 80 |
| 11 | Martin Fresesimilar↗ | Hellas Verona | 28 | €2.7m | 83 | 81 |
| 12 | Christopher Operisimilar↗ | Başakşehir FK | 29 | €3.7m | 83 | 81 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Gastón Álvarez
≈ 100% Gastón Álvarez · strong: Shots, Non-penalty goals · medium reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Non-penalty goals /90, Clearances /90
≈ 100% Gastón Álvarez · strong: Finishing (npG − npxG, Duels won · medium reliability
Strengths: Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Duels won /90, Non-penalty goals /90
≈ 100% Gastón Álvarez · strong: Non-penalty goals, Shots · medium reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Shots /90, Successful dribbles /90
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to Gastón Álvarez?
Statistically, Emmanuel Kakou (Cercle Brugge) is the closest look-alike to Gastón Álvarez — a 81/100 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 Gastón Álvarez?
By Doppel's fit score, Emmanuel Kakou (Cercle Brugge) is the closest profile to Gastón Álvarez, with a 81/100 overall match. Kervin Arriaga and Orest Lebedenko are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Gastón Álvarez?
Yes. Orest Lebedenko (Vitória SC) plays a similar centre back role and rates 81/100 at roughly €600k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Gastón Álvarez?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Gastón Álvarez's 2023/24 season, then ranks centre backs across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
Want the full, budget-aware shortlist with heatmaps and your own filters?
Run your own search on Doppel →