Players like Aleksandr Filin
CB/LBKAS Eupen · 2023/24 · ranked by tactical + market fitAleksandr Filin's profile ↗
The players most similar to Aleksandr Filin are Unax Agote, Noahkai Banks, Syb Van Ottele. Doppel rates Unax Agote (Real Sociedad B) a 80/100 overall match — 91/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Unax Agote scores 80/100 at about €200k. Data as of October 2026.
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Aleksandr Filin is a reliable defensive stalwart, excelling as a centre-back with a strong aerial presence and solid tackling ability. His Sofascore rating places him in the bottom 37% of his peers, but his top-tier stats in aerial duels and defensive contributions highlight his effectiveness in breaking up opposition play. With only five games missed over the last three seasons, he proves to be a durable option for any backline, though his attacking contributions remain limited.
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Tackles + interceptions, Accurate long balls. Availability: 5 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Aleksandr Filin
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Unax Agotesimilar↗ | Real Sociedad B | 23 | €200k | 91 | 80 |
| 2 | Noahkai Bankssimilar↗ | FC Augsburg | 20 | €19m | 88 | 79 |
| 3 | Syb Van Ottelesimilar↗ | Fortuna Sittard | 24 | €600k | 88 | 81 |
| 4 | Rio Hillensimilar↗ | NAC Breda | 23 | €700k | 87 | 81 |
| 5 | Andrea Carbonisimilar↗ | Monza | 25 | €2.8m | 86 | 80 |
| 6 | Jeffrey Gouweleeuwsimilar↗ | FC Augsburg | 35 | €1.0m | 86 | 81 |
| 7 | Nicolás Otamendisimilar↗ | Benfica | 38 | €1.1m | 85 | 80 |
| 8 | Sam McCallumsimilar↗ | Sheffield United | 26 | €1.9m | 85 | 80 |
| 9 | Yannick Leliendalsimilar↗ | FC Volendam | 24 | €1.1m | 84 | 80 |
| 10 | Yuri Berchichesimilar↗ | Athletic Club | 36 | €900k | 83 | 81 |
| 11 | Zak Swansonsimilar↗ | Portsmouth | 26 | €1.2m | 83 | 80 |
| 12 | Philipp Sandersimilar↗ | Borussia M'gladbach | 28 | €4.2m | 83 | 80 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Aleksandr Filin
≈ 100% Aleksandr Filin · strong: Successful dribbles, Duels won · medium reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Duels won /90, Accurate crosses /90
≈ 100% Aleksandr Filin · strong: Duels won, Accurate final-third passes · medium reliability
Strengths: Duels won /90, Accurate final-third passes /90, Tackles + interceptions /90
≈ 100% Aleksandr Filin · strong: Accurate long balls, Possession won in att. third · medium reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Possession won in att. third /90, Duels won /90
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to Aleksandr Filin?
Statistically, Unax Agote (Real Sociedad B) is the closest look-alike to Aleksandr Filin — a 80/100 profile match (91/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
Who is the best replacement for Aleksandr Filin?
By Doppel's fit score, Unax Agote (Real Sociedad B) is the closest profile to Aleksandr Filin, with a 80/100 overall match. Noahkai Banks and Syb Van Ottele are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Aleksandr Filin?
Yes. Unax Agote (Real Sociedad B) plays a similar centre back role and rates 80/100 at roughly €200k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Aleksandr Filin?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Aleksandr Filin's 2023/24 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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