Players like Julián Alvarez
STAtlético Madrid · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitJulián Alvarez's profile ↗
The players most similar to Julián Alvarez are Florian Thauvin, Paulo Dybala, Endrick. Doppel rates Florian Thauvin (RC Lens) a 87/100 overall match — 98/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Iago Aspas scores 88/100 at about €1.5m. Data as of October 2026.
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Julián Alvarez is a dynamic playmaking forward who excels in creating opportunities and maintaining possession in the final third. With a Sofascore rating in the top 2% of his peers, he showcases elite passing accuracy, making him a pivotal playmaker with 11 goals and 9 assists this season. His ability to win possession high up the pitch further amplifies his impact, while his durability over the last three seasons underscores his reliability on the field.
Strengths: Accurate final-third passes, Possession won in att. third, Key passes. Availability: 6 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Julián Alvarez
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Florian Thauvinsimilar↗ | RC Lens | 33 | €5.2m | 98 | 87 |
| 2 | Paulo Dybalasimilar↗ | AS Roma | 33 | €5.2m | 97 | 86 |
| 3 | Endricksimilar↗ | Real Madrid | 20 | €42m | 97 | 85 |
| 4 | Iago Aspassimilar↗ | Celta Vigo | 39 | €1.5m | 96 | 88 |
| 5 | Vinícius Júniorsimilar↗ | Real Madrid | 26 | €146m | 96 | 83 |
| 6 | Kerem Aktürkoğlusimilar↗ | Fenerbahçe | 28 | €21m | 95 | 84 |
| 7 | Ousmane Dembélésimilar↗ | Paris Saint-Germain | 29 | €97m | 95 | 83 |
| 8 | Federico Chiesasimilar↗ | Liverpool FC | 29 | €12m | 95 | 83 |
| 9 | Nicolas Pépésimilar↗ | Villarreal | 31 | €6.6m | 95 | 84 |
| 10 | Gerard Morenosimilar↗ | Villarreal | 34 | €2.4m | 95 | 86 |
| 11 | Rafael Leãosimilar↗ | AC Milan | 27 | €48m | 94 | 84 |
| 12 | Omar Marmoushsimilar↗ | Tottenham Hotspur | 27 | €55m | 94 | 85 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Julián Alvarez
≈ 100% Julián Alvarez · strong: Accurate crosses, Key passes · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Key passes /90, Touches /90
≈ 100% Julián Alvarez · strong: Touches, Key passes · medium reliability
Strengths: Touches /90, Key passes /90, Accurate long balls /90
≈ 100% Julián Alvarez · strong: Successful dribbles, Big chances created · medium reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Big chances created /90, Accurate long balls /90
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to Julián Alvarez?
Statistically, Florian Thauvin (RC Lens) is the closest look-alike to Julián Alvarez — a 87/100 profile match (98/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
Who is the best replacement for Julián Alvarez?
By Doppel's fit score, Florian Thauvin (RC Lens) is the closest profile to Julián Alvarez, with a 87/100 overall match. Paulo Dybala and Endrick are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Julián Alvarez?
Yes. Iago Aspas (Celta Vigo) plays a similar striker role and rates 88/100 at roughly €1.5m.
How does Doppel find players similar to Julián Alvarez?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Julián Alvarez's 2025/26 season, then ranks strikers across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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