Players like David Alaba
CBReal Madrid · 2023/24 · ranked by tactical + market fitDavid Alaba's profile ↗
The players most similar to David Alaba are Eric Smith, Adrián de la Fuente, Eric García. Doppel rates Eric Smith (FC St. Pauli) a 85/100 overall match — 93/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, César Azpilicueta scores 83/100 at about €200k*. Data as of July 2026.
12 players most similar to David Alaba
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Eric Smithsimilar↗ | FC St. Pauli | 29 | €5.3m | 93 | 85 |
| 2 | Adrián de la Fuentesimilar↗ | Levante UD | 27 | €4.1m | 85 | 85 |
| 3 | Eric Garcíasimilar↗ | FC Barcelona | 25 | €39m | 92 | 84 |
| 4 | Javier Hernándezsimilar↗ | Cádiz | 28 | €1.9m | 85 | 83 |
| 5 | César Azpilicuetasimilar↗ | Atlético Madrid | 37 | €200k* | 89 | 83 |
| 6 | Pascal Stenzelsimilar↗ | VfB Stuttgart | 30 | €1.1m | 90 | 83 |
| 7 | Piero Hincapiésimilar↗ | Bayer 04 Leverkusen | 24 | €46m | 87 | 82 |
| 8 | Giovanni Di Lorenzosimilar↗ | SSC Napoli | 33 | €6.8m | 90 | 82 |
| 9 | Davide Bartesaghisimilar↗ | AC Milan | 21 | €20m | 83 | 81 |
| 10 | Mats Hummelssimilar↗ | Borussia Dortmund | 38 | €500k* | 85 | 81 |
| 11 | Jeffrey Gouweleeuwsimilar↗ | FC Augsburg | 35 | €1.0m | 85 | 81 |
| 12 | Eric Martelsimilar↗ | 1. FC Köln | 24 | €8.2m | 85 | 81 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match David Alaba
≈ 100% David Alaba · strong: Accurate crosses, Key passes · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Key passes /90, Possession won in att. third /90
≈ 100% David Alaba · strong: Accurate long balls, Shots · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Shots /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% David Alaba · strong: Accurate final-third passes, Key passes · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate final-third passes /90, Key passes /90, Possession won in att. third /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for David Alaba?
By Doppel's fit score, Eric Smith (FC St. Pauli) is the closest profile to David Alaba, with a 85/100 overall match. Adrián de la Fuente and Eric García are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to David Alaba?
Yes. César Azpilicueta (Atlético Madrid) plays a similar centre back role and rates 83/100 at roughly €200k*.
How does Doppel find players similar to David Alaba?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from David Alaba'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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