Players like Yeray Álvarez
CBAthletic Club · 2024/25 · ranked by tactical + market fitYeray Álvarez's profile ↗
The players most similar to Yeray Álvarez are Marco Rente, Fabian Schär, Ismaelo Ganiou. Doppel rates Marco Rente (FC Groningen) a 83/100 overall match — 91/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Matt Doherty scores 81/100 at about €1.0m. Data as of October 2026.
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Yeray Álvarez is a commanding ball-playing centre-back, excelling in distribution and defensive contributions. With a top 20% rating among his positional peers, he stands out for his impressive clearances and accurate long balls, showcasing his ability to initiate attacks from deep. Despite some concerns over aerial duels, his reliability on the ground and durability, having missed significant time due to injuries, highlights his potential impact when fit.
Strengths: Clearances, Accurate long balls, Touches. Availability: 26 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Yeray Álvarez
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Marco Rentesimilar↗ | FC Groningen | 29 | €1.4m | 91 | 83 |
| 2 | Fabian Schärsimilar↗ | Newcastle United | 35 | €3.9m | 91 | 83 |
| 3 | Ismaelo Ganiousimilar↗ | RC Lens | 21 | €19m | 90 | 83 |
| 4 | Matt Dohertysimilar↗ | Wolverhampton | 34 | €1.0m | 90 | 81 |
| 5 | Ozan Kabaksimilar↗ | TSG Hoffenheim | 26 | €15m | 90 | 84 |
| 6 | Nordi Mukielesimilar↗ | Sunderland | 29 | €15m | 89 | 82 |
| 7 | Noahkai Bankssimilar↗ | FC Augsburg | 20 | €19m | 89 | 81 |
| 8 | Jimmy Dunnesimilar↗ | Queens Park Rangers | 29 | €4.8m | 88 | 83 |
| 9 | Oumar Soletsimilar↗ | Udinese | 26 | €22m | 88 | 84 |
| 10 | Kervin Arriagasimilar↗ | Levante UD | 28 | €2.1m | 88 | 82 |
| 11 | Lucas Martínez Quartasimilar↗ | River Plate | 30 | €4.1m | 87 | 82 |
| 12 | Jeffrey Gouweleeuwsimilar↗ | FC Augsburg | 35 | €1.0m | 87 | 83 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Yeray Álvarez
≈ 100% Yeray Álvarez · strong: Accurate crosses, Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Aerial duels won /90, Duels won /90
≈ 100% Yeray Álvarez · strong: Accurate long balls, Shots · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Shots /90, Non-penalty goals /90
≈ 100% Yeray Álvarez · strong: Non-penalty goals, Shots · medium reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Shots /90, Accurate final-third passes /90
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to Yeray Álvarez?
Statistically, Marco Rente (FC Groningen) is the closest look-alike to Yeray Álvarez — a 83/100 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 Yeray Álvarez?
By Doppel's fit score, Marco Rente (FC Groningen) is the closest profile to Yeray Álvarez, with a 83/100 overall match. Fabian Schär and Ismaelo Ganiou are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Yeray Álvarez?
Yes. Matt Doherty (Wolverhampton) plays a similar centre back role and rates 81/100 at roughly €1.0m.
How does Doppel find players similar to Yeray Álvarez?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Yeray Álvarez's 2024/25 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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