Players like Alejandro Catena
CBOsasuna · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitAlejandro Catena's profile ↗
The players most similar to Alejandro Catena are Alberto Dossena, Leandro Cabrera, Fabian Schär. Doppel rates Alberto Dossena (Cagliari) a 84/100 overall match — 93/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Danny Bakker scores 87/100 at about €500k. Data as of September 2026.
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Alejandro Catena is a ball-playing centre-back who excels in defensive organization and distribution. With a Sofascore rating in the top 28% of his positional peers, he stands out for his impressive clearances and accurate long balls, showcasing his ability to initiate attacks from the back. His durability is a significant asset, having missed no games in the last three seasons, underscoring his reliability in crucial moments. While not a goal-scoring threat, his defensive prowess and playmaking ability make him a valuable asset for any team.
Strengths: Clearances, Accurate long balls, Big chances created. Availability: no injuries recorded in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Alejandro Catena
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alberto Dossenasimilar↗ | Cagliari | 28 | €5.6m | 93 | 84 |
| 2 | Leandro Cabrerasimilar↗ | Espanyol | 35 | €900k | 93 | 86 |
| 3 | Fabian Schärsimilar↗ | Newcastle United | 35 | €3.9m | 93 | 84 |
| 4 | Konstantinos Koulierakissimilar↗ | VfL Wolfsburg | 23 | €24m | 93 | 86 |
| 5 | Danny Bakkersimilar↗ | SC Telstar | 31 | €500k | 92 | 87 |
| 6 | Ross Sykessimilar↗ | Royale Union Saint-Gilloise | 27 | €4.9m | 92 | 88 |
| 7 | Harry Darlingsimilar↗ | Swansea City | 27 | €4.4m | 92 | 87 |
| 8 | Dominik Kohrsimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 32 | €1.9m | 92 | 85 |
| 9 | Matthias Gintersimilar↗ | SC Freiburg | 32 | €4.8m | 92 | 85 |
| 10 | Clément Lengletsimilar↗ | Atlético Madrid | 31 | €4.2m | 92 | 84 |
| 11 | Maik Nawrockisimilar↗ | Hannover 96 | 25 | €1.4m | 92 | 85 |
| 12 | Dean Huijsensimilar↗ | Bournemouth | 21 | €66m | 92 | 84 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Alejandro Catena
≈ 100% Alejandro Catena · strong: Duels won, Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Duels won /90, Aerial duels won /90, Big chances created /90
≈ 100% Alejandro Catena · strong: Shots, Clearances · low reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Clearances /90, Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% Alejandro Catena · strong: Accurate long balls, Shots · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Shots /90, Non-penalty goals /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Alejandro Catena?
By Doppel's fit score, Alberto Dossena (Cagliari) is the closest profile to Alejandro Catena, with a 84/100 overall match. Leandro Cabrera and Fabian Schär are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Alejandro Catena?
Yes. Danny Bakker (SC Telstar) plays a similar centre back role and rates 87/100 at roughly €500k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Alejandro Catena?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Alejandro Catena's 2025/26 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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