Players like Alan Saldivia
CB/RBVasco da Gama · 2026 · ranked by tactical + market fitAlan Saldivia's profile ↗
The players most similar to Alan Saldivia are Ahmetcan Kaplan, Andreas Ndoj, Kellen Fisher. Doppel rates Ahmetcan Kaplan (NEC Nijmegen) a 81/100 overall match — 90/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Syb Van Ottele scores 81/100 at about €600k. Data as of October 2026.
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Alan Saldivia is a versatile defender who can operate effectively as both a centre-back and right-back, showcasing a tendency to contribute in the attacking third with his impressive shot frequency and accurate final-third passing. However, his overall quality has been concerning, placing him in the bottom 1% of his positional peers, compounded by his injury-prone status, having missed a significant number of games recently. His ability to impact matches remains hampered, making him a less reliable option in defensive setups.
Strengths: Shots, Accurate final-third passes. Availability: 24 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Alan Saldivia
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ahmetcan Kaplansimilar↗ | NEC Nijmegen | 23 | €6.5m | 90 | 81 |
| 2 | Andreas Ndojsimilar↗ | Rio Ave | 23 | €5.4m | 90 | 81 |
| 3 | Kellen Fishersimilar↗ | Norwich City | 22 | €2.9m | 90 | 82 |
| 4 | Nacho Vidalsimilar↗ | Real Oviedo | 31 | €1.3m | 88 | 82 |
| 5 | Syb Van Ottelesimilar↗ | Fortuna Sittard | 24 | €600k | 88 | 81 |
| 6 | Rio Hillensimilar↗ | NAC Breda | 23 | €700k | 87 | 81 |
| 7 | Anouar El Azzouzisimilar↗ | Fortuna Düsseldorf | 25 | €1.6m | 87 | 82 |
| 8 | Cherrion Valeriussimilar↗ | NAC Breda | 21 | €600k | 86 | 85 |
| 9 | Cláudio Wincksimilar↗ | Kasımpaşa | 32 | €800k | 85 | 81 |
| 10 | Hamza El Kaouakibisimilar↗ | Südtirol | 28 | €600k | 85 | 81 |
| 11 | Oliver Braudesimilar↗ | SC Heerenveen | 22 | €4.9m | 85 | 85 |
| 12 | George Campbellsimilar↗ | West Bromwich Albion | 25 | €1.8m | 85 | 81 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Alan Saldivia
≈ 100% Alan Saldivia · strong: Duels won, Successful dribbles · medium reliability
Strengths: Duels won /90, Successful dribbles /90, Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% Alan Saldivia · strong: Possession won in att. third, Successful dribbles · low reliability
Strengths: Possession won in att. third /90, Successful dribbles /90, Shots /90
≈ 100% Alan Saldivia · low reliability
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to Alan Saldivia?
Statistically, Ahmetcan Kaplan (NEC Nijmegen) is the closest look-alike to Alan Saldivia — a 81/100 profile match (90/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
Who is the best replacement for Alan Saldivia?
By Doppel's fit score, Ahmetcan Kaplan (NEC Nijmegen) is the closest profile to Alan Saldivia, with a 81/100 overall match. Andreas Ndoj and Kellen Fisher are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Alan Saldivia?
Yes. Syb Van Ottele (Fortuna Sittard) plays a similar centre back role and rates 81/100 at roughly €600k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Alan Saldivia?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Alan Saldivia's 2026 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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