Players like Kike Salas
CB/LBSevilla · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitKike Salas's profile ↗
The players most similar to Kike Salas are Ethan Pinnock, Philipp Sander, Keven Schlotterbeck. Doppel rates Ethan Pinnock (Brentford) a 82/100 overall match — 93/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Teo Quintero scores 81/100 at about €1.2m. Data as of September 2026.
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Kike Salas is a robust, aggressive defender excelling in aerial and ground duels, showcasing his ability to dominate the defensive third. With a Sofascore rating placing him in the top 29% of his positional peers, he combines physicality with a knack for contributing offensively, evidenced by his impressive goal tally. His reliability is underscored by minimal missed matches over the last three seasons, marking him as a durable asset for any backline.
Strengths: Aerial duels won, Duels won, Non-penalty goals. Availability: 10 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Kike Salas
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ethan Pinnocksimilar↗ | Brentford | 33 | €2.8m | 93 | 82 |
| 2 | Philipp Sandersimilar↗ | Borussia M'gladbach | 28 | €4.2m | 92 | 85 |
| 3 | Keven Schlotterbecksimilar↗ | VfL Bochum 1848 | 29 | €5.7m | 91 | 82 |
| 4 | Kervin Arriagasimilar↗ | Levante UD | 28 | €2.1m | 91 | 82 |
| 5 | Dan Zagadousimilar↗ | VfB Stuttgart | 27 | €1.9m | 90 | 82 |
| 6 | Strahinja Pavlovićsimilar↗ | AC Milan | 25 | €38m | 90 | 82 |
| 7 | Jacobo Ramónsimilar↗ | Como | 21 | €32m | 90 | 85 |
| 8 | Teo Quinterosimilar↗ | Sparta Rotterdam | 27 | €1.2m | 90 | 81 |
| 9 | Malick Thiawsimilar↗ | Newcastle United | 25 | €41m | 90 | 82 |
| 10 | Kevin Dikssimilar↗ | Borussia M'gladbach | 30 | €4.8m | 88 | 82 |
| 11 | Oumar Soletsimilar↗ | Udinese | 26 | €22m | 88 | 83 |
| 12 | Sam McCallumsimilar↗ | Norwich City | 26 | €1.9m | 88 | 81 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Kike Salas
≈ 100% Kike Salas · strong: Aerial duels won, Duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Duels won /90, Clearances /90
≈ 100% Kike Salas · strong: Tackles + interceptions, Shots · low reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90, Shots /90, Touches /90
≈ 100% Kike Salas · strong: Duels won, Aerial duels won · medium reliability
Strengths: Duels won /90, Aerial duels won /90, Non-penalty goals /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Kike Salas?
By Doppel's fit score, Ethan Pinnock (Brentford) is the closest profile to Kike Salas, with a 82/100 overall match. Philipp Sander and Keven Schlotterbeck are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Kike Salas?
Yes. Teo Quintero (Sparta Rotterdam) plays a similar centre back role and rates 81/100 at roughly €1.2m.
How does Doppel find players similar to Kike Salas?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Kike Salas's 2025/26 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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