Players like Alfonso Pedraza
LBVillarreal · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitAlfonso Pedraza's profile ↗
The players most similar to Alfonso Pedraza are Dimitrios Giannoulis, Hugo Bueno, Niels Nkounkou. Doppel rates Dimitrios Giannoulis (FC Augsburg) a 86/100 overall match — 95/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Niels Nkounkou scores 85/100 at about €2.8m. Data as of September 2026.
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Alfonso Pedraza is an aggressive, high-energy left-back known for his defensive prowess and attacking contributions. Despite a Sofascore rating in the bottom 31% of his peers, he excels in creating big chances and winning tackles, showcasing his ability to impact both ends of the pitch. However, his susceptibility to injuries has limited his availability, making him a less reliable option in the long run.
Strengths: Big chances created, Tackles + interceptions, Successful dribbles. Availability: 40 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Alfonso Pedraza
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dimitrios Giannoulissimilar↗ | FC Augsburg | 31 | €3.1m | 95 | 86 |
| 2 | Hugo Buenosimilar↗ | Wolverhampton | 24 | €13m | 95 | 86 |
| 3 | Niels Nkounkousimilar↗ | Eintracht Frankfurt | 26 | €2.8m | 94 | 85 |
| 4 | Hennes Behrenssimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 21 | €5.2m | 94 | 84 |
| 5 | Rayan Aït-Nourisimilar↗ | Wolverhampton | 25 | €39m | 94 | 84 |
| 6 | Jordan Zemurasimilar↗ | Udinese | 27 | €4.5m | 94 | 84 |
| 7 | Nazinhosimilar↗ | Cercle Brugge | 23 | €6.6m | 93 | 88 |
| 8 | Alfie Doughtysimilar↗ | Luton Town | 27 | €5.2m | 93 | 86 |
| 9 | Mats Rotssimilar↗ | FC Twente | 20 | €11m | 93 | 87 |
| 10 | Sergio Gómezsimilar↗ | Real Sociedad | 26 | €15m | 92 | 86 |
| 11 | Maximilian Mittelstädtsimilar↗ | VfB Stuttgart | 29 | €20m | 92 | 84 |
| 12 | Valentín Barcosimilar↗ | RC Strasbourg | 22 | €44m | 92 | 85 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Alfonso Pedraza
≈ 100% Alfonso Pedraza · strong: Key passes, xG + xA · low reliability
Strengths: Key passes /90, xG + xA /90, Successful dribbles /90
≈ 100% Alfonso Pedraza · strong: Accurate crosses, Tackles + interceptions · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Tackles + interceptions /90, Successful dribbles /90
≈ 100% Alfonso Pedraza · strong: Successful dribbles, Duels won · medium reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Duels won /90, Tackles + interceptions /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Alfonso Pedraza?
By Doppel's fit score, Dimitrios Giannoulis (FC Augsburg) is the closest profile to Alfonso Pedraza, with a 86/100 overall match. Hugo Bueno and Niels Nkounkou are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Alfonso Pedraza?
Yes. Niels Nkounkou (Eintracht Frankfurt) plays a similar left back role and rates 85/100 at roughly €2.8m.
How does Doppel find players similar to Alfonso Pedraza?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Alfonso Pedraza's 2025/26 season, then ranks left backs across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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