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 September 2026.
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Gastón Álvarez is a robust defensive presence, excelling as a tackling and interception specialist in the centre-back or left-back role. With a Sofascore rating in the bottom 30% of his peers, he may not be the most glamorous choice, but his top-tier stats in duels and non-penalty goals showcase his ability to contribute defensively and in set-piece situations. His durability stands out, having missed only two games in three seasons, making him a reliable option in any backline.
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↗ | Vizela | 28 | €600k | 88 | 81 |
| 4 | Sam McCallumsimilar↗ | Norwich City | 26 | €1.9m | 88 | 81 |
| 5 | Zak Swansonsimilar↗ | Portsmouth | 26 | €1.2m | 87 | 81 |
| 6 | Cuiabanosimilar↗ | Botafogo | 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↗ | Go Ahead Eagles | 23 | €900k | 84 | 80 |
| 11 | Martin Fresesimilar↗ | Hellas Verona | 28 | €2.7m | 83 | 81 |
| 12 | Christopher Operisimilar↗ | Le Havre | 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 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 (Vizela) 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.
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