Players like Gonzalo Escobar
LBSantos · 2020/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitGonzalo Escobar's profile ↗
The players most similar to Gonzalo Escobar are Samukelo Kabini, Fabio Ferraro, Emran Soglo. Doppel rates Samukelo Kabini (Molde FK) a 82/100 overall match — 82/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Eirik Franke Saunes scores 80/100 at about €500k. Data as of July 2026.
12 players most similar to Gonzalo Escobar
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Samukelo Kabinisimilar↗ | Molde FK | 22 | €2.3m | 82 | 82 |
| 2 | Fabio Ferrarosimilar↗ | FCV Dender | 24 | €1.2m | 83 | 81 |
| 3 | Emran Soglosimilar↗ | SV Zulte Waregem | 21 | €800k | 79 | 80 |
| 4 | Eirik Franke Saunessimilar↗ | Bryne FK | 28 | €500k | 80 | 80 |
| 5 | Kaikisimilar↗ | Cruzeiro | 23 | €15m | 84 | 80 |
| 6 | Yannick Leliendalsimilar↗ | FC Volendam | 24 | €1.1m | 90 | 80 |
| 7 | Nico O'Reillysimilar↗ | Manchester City | 21 | €76m | 83 | 80 |
| 8 | Sergi Cardonasimilar↗ | Villarreal | 27 | €8.6m | 81 | 79 |
| 9 | Tuur Rommenssimilar↗ | KVC Westerlo | 23 | €7.3m | 88 | 79 |
| 10 | Anton Ekerothsimilar↗ | HamKam | 25 | €600k | 72 | 79 |
| 11 | Cuiabanosimilar↗ | Botafogo | 23 | €10m | 84 | 79 |
| 12 | Adrian Nilsen Pereirasimilar↗ | Rosenborg BK | 27 | €900k | 79 | 79 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Gonzalo Escobar
≈ 100% Gonzalo Escobar · strong: Sofascore rating, xG + xA · medium reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, xG + xA /90, Tackles + interceptions /90
≈ 100% Gonzalo Escobar · strong: Successful dribbles, Possession won in att. third · low reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Possession won in att. third /90
≈ 100% Gonzalo Escobar · strong: Successful dribbles, Possession won in att. third · medium reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Possession won in att. third /90, xG + xA /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Gonzalo Escobar?
By Doppel's fit score, Samukelo Kabini (Molde FK) is the closest profile to Gonzalo Escobar, with a 82/100 overall match. Fabio Ferraro and Emran Soglo are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Gonzalo Escobar?
Yes. Eirik Franke Saunes (Bryne FK) plays a similar left back role and rates 80/100 at roughly €500k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Gonzalo Escobar?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Gonzalo Escobar's 2020/26 season, then ranks left backs across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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