Players like Carles Aleñá
CM/LMDeportivo Alavés · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitCarles Aleñá's profile ↗
The players most similar to Carles Aleñá are Jon Ander Olasagasti, Arsen Zakharyan, Adrien Thomasson. Doppel rates Jon Ander Olasagasti (Levante UD) a 87/100 overall match — 94/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Jon Ander Olasagasti scores 87/100 at about €2.7m. Data as of October 2026.
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Carles Aleñá is a creative playmaker, excelling in orchestrating attacks from the midfield with pinpoint accuracy. Despite a Sofascore rating that places him in the bottom tier of his peers, his ability to deliver precise crosses and key passes showcases his vision and technical prowess. With only three games missed over the past three seasons, he proves to be a reliable presence on the pitch, making him an asset in build-up play and chance creation, even if finishing isn't his strong suit.
Strengths: Accurate crosses, Key passes, Accurate final-third passes. Availability: 3 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Carles Aleñá
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jon Ander Olasagastisimilar↗ | Levante UD | 26 | €2.7m | 94 | 87 |
| 2 | Arsen Zakharyansimilar↗ | Real Sociedad | 23 | €8.7m | 94 | 84 |
| 3 | Adrien Thomassonsimilar↗ | Stade Rennais | 33 | €4.3m | 94 | 85 |
| 4 | Edu Expósitosimilar↗ | Espanyol | 30 | €4.5m | 93 | 86 |
| 5 | Nicola Zalewskisimilar↗ | Atalanta | 24 | €18m | 93 | 84 |
| 6 | Lucas Da Cunhasimilar↗ | Como | 25 | €18m | 92 | 85 |
| 7 | André Almeidasimilar↗ | Real Racing Club | 26 | €6.2m | 92 | 85 |
| 8 | Lovro Majersimilar↗ | VfL Wolfsburg | 28 | €8.6m | 92 | 85 |
| 9 | Samusimilar↗ | Vitória SC | 30 | €2.4m | 92 | 86 |
| 10 | Bruno Zapellisimilar↗ | Athletico | 24 | €4.7m | 92 | 87 |
| 11 | Romano Schmidsimilar↗ | Frosinone | 26 | €17m | 92 | 85 |
| 12 | Ajdin Hrustićsimilar↗ | Heracles Almelo | 30 | €600k | 91 | 86 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Carles Aleñá
≈ 100% Carles Aleñá · strong: Key passes, Big chances created · medium reliability
Strengths: Key passes /90, Big chances created /90, Accurate crosses /90
≈ 100% Carles Aleñá · strong: Shots, Accurate crosses · medium reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Accurate crosses /90, Key passes /90
≈ 100% Carles Aleñá · strong: Key passes, xG + xA · low reliability
Strengths: Key passes /90, xG + xA /90, Accurate crosses /90
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to Carles Aleñá?
Statistically, Jon Ander Olasagasti (Levante UD) is the closest look-alike to Carles Aleñá — a 87/100 profile match (94/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
Who is the best replacement for Carles Aleñá?
By Doppel's fit score, Jon Ander Olasagasti (Levante UD) is the closest profile to Carles Aleñá, with a 87/100 overall match. Arsen Zakharyan and Adrien Thomasson are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Carles Aleñá?
Yes. Jon Ander Olasagasti (Levante UD) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 87/100 at roughly €2.7m.
How does Doppel find players similar to Carles Aleñá?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Carles Aleñá's 2025/26 season, then ranks central midfielders across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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