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 October 2026.
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Alejandro Catena is a ball-playing centre-back who excels in distribution and defensive organization. With a Sofascore rating in the top 20% of his position, he showcases elite qualities, particularly in clearances and accurate long balls, making him a reliable presence at the back. His durability is impressive, having missed no games in the last three seasons, emphasizing his reliability and stamina. While finishing isn't his strong suit, his ability to create big chances demonstrates his value in transitioning from defense to attack.
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 | Harry Darlingsimilar↗ | Norwich City | 27 | €4.4m | 92 | 87 |
| 7 | Dominik Kohrsimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 32 | €1.9m | 92 | 85 |
| 8 | Ross Sykessimilar↗ | Royale Union Saint-Gilloise | 27 | €4.9m | 92 | 88 |
| 9 | Matthias Gintersimilar↗ | SC Freiburg | 32 | €4.8m | 92 | 85 |
| 10 | Clément Lengletsimilar↗ | Atlético Madrid | 31 | €4.2m | 92 | 84 |
| 11 | Maik Nawrockisimilar↗ | RC Lens | 25 | €1.4m | 92 | 85 |
| 12 | Dean Huijsensimilar↗ | Real Madrid | 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 closest look-alike to Alejandro Catena?
Statistically, Alberto Dossena (Cagliari) is the closest look-alike to Alejandro Catena — a 84/100 profile match (93/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
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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