Players like César Azpilicueta
RB/CBSevilla · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fit
The players most similar to César Azpilicueta are Philipp Sander, Thierry Correia, Adrián de la Fuente. Doppel rates Philipp Sander (Borussia M'gladbach) a 79/100 overall match — 82/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Kieran Trippier scores 78/100 at about €1.4m. Data as of July 2026.
12 players most similar to César Azpilicueta
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Philipp Sander | Borussia M'gladbach | 27 | €4.2m | 82 | 79 |
| 2 | Thierry Correia | Valencia | 24 | €2.6m | 81 | 78 |
| 3 | Adrián de la Fuente | Levante UD | 26 | €4.1m | 75 | 78 |
| 4 | Arnau Martínez | Girona FC | 22 | €11m | 82 | 78 |
| 5 | Kieran Trippier | Newcastle United | 33 | €1.4m | 78 | 78 |
| 6 | Ozan Kabak | TSG Hoffenheim | 23 | €15m | 81 | 77 |
| 7 | Devyne Rensch | AS Roma | 22 | €7.9m | 81 | 77 |
| 8 | Chris Richards | Crystal Palace | 25 | €25m | 84 | 77 |
| 9 | John Brooks | TSG Hoffenheim | 30 | €200k | 79 | 77 |
| 10 | Maximilian Wöber | Borussia M'gladbach | 25 | €2.7m | 84 | 77 |
| 11 | Rasmus Carstensen | 1. FC Köln | 23 | €1.8m | 74 | 77 |
| 12 | Timo Hübers | 1. FC Köln | 27 | €1.4m | 85 | 77 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match César Azpilicueta
≈ 100% César Azpilicueta · strong: Tackles + interceptions, Shots · low reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90, Shots /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% César Azpilicueta · strong: Tackles + interceptions, Successful dribbles · medium reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90, Successful dribbles /90, Duels won /90
≈ 100% César Azpilicueta · strong: Accurate long balls, Shots · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Shots /90, xG + xA /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for César Azpilicueta?
By Doppel's fit score, Philipp Sander (Borussia M'gladbach) is the closest profile to César Azpilicueta, with a 79/100 overall match. Thierry Correia and Adrián de la Fuente are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to César Azpilicueta?
Yes. Kieran Trippier (Newcastle United) plays a similar right back role and rates 78/100 at roughly €1.4m.
How does Doppel find players similar to César Azpilicueta?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from César Azpilicueta's 2025/26 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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