Players like Iván Alejo
RM/RBReal Valladolid · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitIván Alejo's profile ↗
The players most similar to Iván Alejo are Benjamin Henrichs, Alberto Costa, Aron Dønnum. Doppel rates Benjamin Henrichs (RB Leipzig) a 87/100 overall match — 94/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Aron Dønnum scores 87/100 at about €5.4m. Data as of September 2026.
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Iván Alejo is a dynamic right midfielder with a knack for creating chances and delivering precise crosses, making him a valuable asset in the attacking phase. With a Sofascore rating placing him in the top 30% of his peers, he consistently showcases his ability to succeed in duels and complete successful dribbles. While he may not excel in aerial duels, his reliability, having missed only 14 games in the last three seasons, underscores his durability and importance to Real Valladolid's lineup.
Strengths: Accurate crosses, Successful dribbles, Duels won. Availability: 14 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Iván Alejo
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Benjamin Henrichssimilar↗ | RB Leipzig | 29 | €7.6m | 94 | 87 |
| 2 | Alberto Costasimilar↗ | FC Porto | 23 | €17m | 94 | 85 |
| 3 | Aron Dønnumsimilar↗ | Toulouse | 28 | €5.4m | 93 | 87 |
| 4 | Anthony Cacisimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 29 | €6.8m | 93 | 86 |
| 5 | Martim Fernandessimilar↗ | FC Porto | 20 | €12m | 93 | 85 |
| 6 | João Cancelosimilar↗ | FC Barcelona | 32 | €8.6m | 93 | 85 |
| 7 | Femi Serikisimilar↗ | Sheffield United | 24 | €5.4m | 93 | 85 |
| 8 | Roger Fernandessimilar↗ | Sporting Braga | 21 | €19m | 93 | 86 |
| 9 | Anan Khalailisimilar↗ | Royale Union Saint-Gilloise | 22 | €24m | 92 | 86 |
| 10 | Óscar Minguezasimilar↗ | Celta Vigo | 27 | €19m | 92 | 84 |
| 11 | João Lucassimilar↗ | Juventude | 28 | €1.6m | 92 | 85 |
| 12 | Giuliano Simeonesimilar↗ | Atlético Madrid | 24 | €44m | 92 | 84 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Iván Alejo
≈ 100% Iván Alejo · strong: xG + xA, Key passes · low reliability
Strengths: xG + xA /90, Key passes /90, Big chances created /90
≈ 100% Iván Alejo · strong: Big chances created, Successful dribbles · low reliability
Strengths: Big chances created /90, Successful dribbles /90, Duels won /90
≈ 100% Iván Alejo · strong: Successful dribbles, Key passes · low reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Key passes /90, Sofascore rating
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Iván Alejo?
By Doppel's fit score, Benjamin Henrichs (RB Leipzig) is the closest profile to Iván Alejo, with a 87/100 overall match. Alberto Costa and Aron Dønnum are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Iván Alejo?
Yes. Aron Dønnum (Toulouse) plays a similar right midfielder role and rates 87/100 at roughly €5.4m.
How does Doppel find players similar to Iván Alejo?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Iván Alejo's 2025/26 season, then ranks right midfielders across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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