Players like Sandy Walsh
RB/CBKV Mechelen · 2023/24 · ranked by tactical + market fitSandy Walsh's profile ↗
Sandy Walsh is a right-back/centre-back for KV Mechelen in the Belgian Pro League, with 31 appearances in the 2023/24 season. Players similar to Walsh include Lewin Blum from RC Sporting Charleroi, who has a fit score of 88/100, and Waren Kamanzi from Toulouse, with a fit score of 86/100. Both players offer comparable roles and statistical profiles within their respective leagues.
About Sandy Walsh
Sandy Walsh is a versatile right-back/centre-back with a playmaking edge, excelling in creating opportunities from deep positions. Despite his overall quality ranking in the bottom 7%, he stands out for his impressive contributions in expected goals and assists per 90 minutes, as well as his accurate final-third passing. With only 12 games missed in the last three seasons, he proves to be a durable and reliable option for his team, though his defensive duels could use improvement.
Strengths: xG + xA, Accurate final-third passes, Key passes. Availability: 12 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Sandy Walsh
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lewin Blumsimilar↗ | RC Sporting Charleroi | 25 | €1.9m | 94 | 88 |
| 2 | Pedro Carvalhosimilar↗ | Estoril Praia | 23 | €900k | 92 | 85 |
| 3 | Tomoki Iwatasimilar↗ | Birmingham City | 29 | €1.8m | 92 | 85 |
| 4 | Waren Kamanzisimilar↗ | Toulouse | 26 | €1.3m | 92 | 86 |
| 5 | Ainsley Maitland-Nilessimilar↗ | Olympique Lyonnais | 29 | €11m | 91 | 85 |
| 6 | Sebastian Sebulonsensimilar↗ | 1. FC Köln | 26 | €5.1m | 91 | 86 |
| 7 | Oliver Braudesimilar↗ | SC Heerenveen | 22 | €4.9m | 91 | 88 |
| 8 | Tiago Mansosimilar↗ | Tondela | 27 | €1.0m | 91 | 88 |
| 9 | Marcus Pedersensimilar↗ | Torino | 26 | €3.3m | 91 | 86 |
| 10 | Florent Hadergjonajsimilar↗ | Alanyaspor | 32 | €1.9m | 91 | 86 |
| 11 | Darío Benavidessimilar↗ | RAAL La Louvière | 23 | €400k | 91 | 86 |
| 12 | Cherrion Valeriussimilar↗ | NAC Breda | 21 | €600k | 91 | 87 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Sandy Walsh
≈ 100% Sandy Walsh · strong: Accurate crosses, Key passes · medium reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Key passes /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Sandy Walsh · strong: Possession won in att. third, Accurate crosses · medium reliability
Strengths: Possession won in att. third /90, Accurate crosses /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Sandy Walsh · strong: Shots, Possession won in att. third · low reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Possession won in att. third /90, Accurate final-third passes /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Sandy Walsh?
By Doppel's fit score, Lewin Blum (RC Sporting Charleroi) is the closest profile to Sandy Walsh, with a 88/100 overall match. Pedro Carvalho and Tomoki Iwata are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Sandy Walsh?
Yes. Pedro Carvalho (Estoril Praia) plays a similar right back role and rates 85/100 at roughly €900k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Sandy Walsh?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Sandy Walsh's 2023/24 season, then ranks right backs across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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