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, Samukelo Kabini, Isaak Touré. Doppel rates Anouar El Azzouzi (PEC Zwolle) a 85/100 overall match — 92/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Eirik Franke Saunes scores 84/100 at about €500k. Data as of July 2026.
12 players most similar to Francisco Calvo
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Anouar El Azzouzisimilar↗ | PEC Zwolle | 25 | €1.6m | 92 | 85 |
| 2 | Samukelo Kabinisimilar↗ | Molde FK | 22 | €2.3m | 85 | 85 |
| 3 | Isaak Tourésimilar↗ | Lorient | 23 | €1.3m | 90 | 85 |
| 4 | Kaikisimilar↗ | Cruzeiro | 23 | €15m | 88 | 85 |
| 5 | Anton Ekerothsimilar↗ | HamKam | 25 | €600k | 79 | 84 |
| 6 | Eirik Franke Saunessimilar↗ | Bryne FK | 28 | €500k | 85 | 84 |
| 7 | Emran Soglosimilar↗ | SV Zulte Waregem | 21 | €800k | 84 | 84 |
| 8 | Fabio Ferrarosimilar↗ | FCV Dender | 24 | €1.2m | 84 | 84 |
| 9 | Miro Muheimsimilar↗ | Hamburger SV | 28 | €5.3m | 86 | 83 |
| 10 | Liberato Cacacesimilar↗ | Empoli | 26 | €2.3m | 86 | 83 |
| 11 | Zak Swansonsimilar↗ | Portsmouth | 26 | €1.2m | 88 | 83 |
| 12 | Adrian Nilsen Pereirasimilar↗ | Rosenborg BK | 27 | €900k | 84 | 83 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, 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: Sofascore rating, xG + xA · medium reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, xG + xA /90, Tackles + interceptions /90
≈ 100% Francisco Calvo · strong: Aerial duels won %, xG + xA · medium reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, xG + xA /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Francisco Calvo?
By Doppel's fit score, Anouar El Azzouzi (PEC Zwolle) is the closest profile to Francisco Calvo, with a 85/100 overall match. Samukelo Kabini and Isaak Touré are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Francisco Calvo?
Yes. Eirik Franke Saunes (Bryne FK) plays a similar centre back role and rates 84/100 at roughly €500k.
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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