Players like Davinson Sánchez
CBGalatasaray · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitDavinson Sánchez's profile ↗
The players most similar to Davinson Sánchez are Noahkai Banks, Jeffrey Gouweleeuw, Emin Bayram. Doppel rates Noahkai Banks (FC Augsburg) a 85/100 overall match — 94/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Danny Bakker scores 87/100 at about €500k. Data as of September 2026.
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Davinson Sánchez is a dominant ball-playing centre-back who excels in both defensive duties and contributing to attack. With a Sofascore rating in the top 4% of his positional peers, he showcases impressive aerial prowess and ball progression, highlighted by his top-tier successful dribbles and xG+xA metrics. His robust availability, missing only 17 games over the last three seasons, further underscores his reliability on the pitch. While finishing isn’t his strength, his overall impact on the game makes him a formidable presence at the back.
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Successful dribbles, xG + xA. Availability: 17 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Davinson Sánchez
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Noahkai Bankssimilar↗ | FC Augsburg | 20 | €19m | 94 | 85 |
| 2 | Jeffrey Gouweleeuwsimilar↗ | FC Augsburg | 35 | €1.0m | 93 | 87 |
| 3 | Emin Bayramsimilar↗ | KVC Westerlo | 23 | €3.9m | 93 | 89 |
| 4 | Daley Blindsimilar↗ | Girona FC | 36 | €1.2m | 92 | 84 |
| 5 | Dies Jansesimilar↗ | FC Groningen | 20 | €6.2m | 92 | 86 |
| 6 | Danny Bakkersimilar↗ | SC Telstar | 31 | €500k | 92 | 87 |
| 7 | Joedrick Pupesimilar↗ | FCV Dender | 29 | €1.3m | 92 | 85 |
| 8 | Ismaelo Ganiousimilar↗ | RC Lens | 21 | €19m | 91 | 85 |
| 9 | Jimmy Dunnesimilar↗ | Queens Park Rangers | 29 | €4.8m | 91 | 84 |
| 10 | Jacobo Ramónsimilar↗ | Como | 21 | €32m | 91 | 86 |
| 11 | Jarell Quansahsimilar↗ | Bayer 04 Leverkusen | 23 | €48m | 91 | 84 |
| 12 | Strahinja Pavlovićsimilar↗ | AC Milan | 25 | €38m | 91 | 84 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Davinson Sánchez
≈ 100% Davinson Sánchez · strong: Accurate final-third passes, Duels won · medium reliability
Strengths: Accurate final-third passes /90, Duels won /90, Possession won in att. third /90
≈ 100% Davinson Sánchez · strong: Accurate long balls, xG + xA · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, xG + xA /90, Big chances created /90
≈ 100% Davinson Sánchez · strong: xG + xA, Shots · low reliability
Strengths: xG + xA /90, Shots /90, Big chances created /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Davinson Sánchez?
By Doppel's fit score, Noahkai Banks (FC Augsburg) is the closest profile to Davinson Sánchez, with a 85/100 overall match. Jeffrey Gouweleeuw and Emin Bayram are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Davinson Sánchez?
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 Davinson Sánchez?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Davinson Sánchez'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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