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 September 2026.
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Carles Aleñá is a creative playmaker, thriving as a central or left midfielder, where his exceptional crossing and passing accuracy shine. Ranking in the top 2% for accurate crosses and top 6% for key passes, he consistently generates opportunities for teammates. Despite a lack of goals, his durability is a strong asset, having missed only three games in the last three seasons. While he may need to improve his finishing, his playmaking prowess makes him a valuable asset in the attacking phase.
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↗ | RC Lens | 33 | €4.3m | 94 | 85 |
| 4 | Nuno Tavaressimilar↗ | Lazio | 26 | €13m | 93 | 84 |
| 5 | Edu Expósitosimilar↗ | Espanyol | 30 | €4.5m | 93 | 86 |
| 6 | Nicola Zalewskisimilar↗ | Atalanta | 24 | €18m | 93 | 84 |
| 7 | Lucas Da Cunhasimilar↗ | Como | 25 | €18m | 92 | 85 |
| 8 | Lovro Majersimilar↗ | VfL Wolfsburg | 28 | €8.6m | 92 | 85 |
| 9 | Samusimilar↗ | Vizela | 30 | €2.4m | 92 | 86 |
| 10 | Bruno Zapellisimilar↗ | Athletico | 24 | €4.7m | 92 | 87 |
| 11 | Romano Schmidsimilar↗ | SV Werder Bremen | 26 | €17m | 92 | 87 |
| 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 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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