Players like Francisco Calvo
CB/LBHatayspor · 2024/25 · ranked by tactical + market fitFrancisco Calvo's profile ↗
The players most similar to Francisco Calvo are Anouar El Azzouzi, Kevin Diks, Orest Lebedenko. Doppel rates Anouar El Azzouzi (Fortuna Düsseldorf) a 85/100 overall match — 92/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Orest Lebedenko scores 83/100 at about €600k. Data as of October 2026.
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Francisco Calvo is a tenacious, ball-winning centre-back with the versatility to operate as a left-back. Despite ranking in the bottom 40% of his positional peers overall, he excels defensively, boasting elite metrics in tackles and interceptions, showcasing his ability to disrupt opposition play. With impressive passing range and durability—missing only two games in three seasons—Calvo remains a reliable presence in defence, though his finishing and crossing could use improvement.
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions, Shots, Accurate long balls. Availability: 2 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Francisco Calvo
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Anouar El Azzouzisimilar↗ | Fortuna Düsseldorf | 25 | €1.6m | 92 | 85 |
| 2 | Kevin Dikssimilar↗ | Borussia M'gladbach | 30 | €4.8m | 90 | 84 |
| 3 | Orest Lebedenkosimilar↗ | Vitória SC | 28 | €600k | 90 | 83 |
| 4 | Oumar Soletsimilar↗ | Udinese | 26 | €22m | 89 | 83 |
| 5 | Tuur Rommenssimilar↗ | KVC Westerlo | 23 | €7.3m | 89 | 83 |
| 6 | Patrick Dorgusimilar↗ | Manchester United | 22 | €33m | 88 | 82 |
| 7 | Kaikisimilar↗ | Cruzeiro | 23 | €15m | 88 | 85 |
| 8 | Yannick Leliendalsimilar↗ | FC Volendam | 24 | €1.1m | 88 | 83 |
| 9 | Zak Swansonsimilar↗ | Portsmouth | 26 | €1.2m | 88 | 83 |
| 10 | Liberato Cacacesimilar↗ | Wrexham | 26 | €2.3m | 87 | 85 |
| 11 | Jacobo Ramónsimilar↗ | Como | 21 | €32m | 87 | 83 |
| 12 | Emin Bayramsimilar↗ | KVC Westerlo | 23 | €3.9m | 86 | 83 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Francisco Calvo
≈ 100% Francisco Calvo · strong: Possession won in att. third, Duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Possession won in att. third /90, Duels won /90, Shots /90
≈ 100% Francisco Calvo · strong: xG + xA, Touches · low reliability
Strengths: xG + xA /90, Touches /90, Shots /90
≈ 100% Francisco Calvo · strong: Non-penalty goals, Successful dribbles · medium reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Successful dribbles /90, Shots /90
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to Francisco Calvo?
Statistically, Anouar El Azzouzi (Fortuna Düsseldorf) is the closest look-alike to Francisco Calvo — a 85/100 profile match (92/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
Who is the best replacement for Francisco Calvo?
By Doppel's fit score, Anouar El Azzouzi (Fortuna Düsseldorf) is the closest profile to Francisco Calvo, with a 85/100 overall match. Kevin Diks and Orest Lebedenko are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Francisco Calvo?
Yes. Orest Lebedenko (Vitória SC) plays a similar centre back role and rates 83/100 at roughly €600k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Francisco Calvo?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Francisco Calvo's 2024/25 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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