Players like Francisco Álvarez
CBArgentinos Juniors · 2026 · ranked by tactical + market fitFrancisco Álvarez's profile ↗
Francisco Álvarez is a centre-back for Argentinos Juniors in the Liga Profesional. In 2026, he made 19 appearances, scoring 2 goals. Players similar to Álvarez include Husniddin Aliqulov from Çaykur Rizespor with a fit score of 79/100, and Leo Greiml from NAC Breda with a fit score of 80/100, both offering comparable defensive capabilities.
About Francisco Álvarez
Francisco Álvarez is a reliable, ball-playing centre-back known for his strong aerial ability and defensive presence. With a Sofascore rating in the top 18% of his peers, he consistently showcases quality in reading the game and winning aerial duels. His durability is a significant asset, having missed only five games in the last three seasons, making him a dependable figure in the heart of the defense. While he may not contribute significantly to goal-scoring, his primary role as a defender remains robust and effective.
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Aerial duels won %. Availability: 5 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Francisco Álvarez
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Husniddin Aliqulovsimilar↗ | Çaykur Rizespor | 27 | €1.2m | 86 | 79 |
| 2 | Leo Greimlsimilar↗ | NAC Breda | 25 | €800k | 86 | 80 |
| 3 | Eric Diersimilar↗ | FC Bayern München | 32 | €3.6m | 86 | 79 |
| 4 | Matej Maglicasimilar↗ | Darmstadt 98 | 28 | €1.1m | 86 | 79 |
| 5 | Dan Zagadousimilar↗ | VfB Stuttgart | 27 | €1.9m | 85 | 81 |
| 6 | Konstantinos Mavropanossimilar↗ | West Ham United | 29 | €20m | 85 | 78 |
| 7 | André Ramalhosimilar↗ | PSV Eindhoven | 34 | €800k | 84 | 80 |
| 8 | Justin De Haassimilar↗ | Famalicão | 26 | €7.7m | 83 | 79 |
| 9 | Ze Vitorsimilar↗ | CD Nacional | 25 | €2.4m | 83 | 78 |
| 10 | Mike Van der Hoornsimilar↗ | FC Utrecht | 34 | €800k | 83 | 78 |
| 11 | Taylor Harwood-Bellissimilar↗ | Southampton | 24 | €22m | 82 | 78 |
| 12 | Dean Huijsensimilar↗ | Bournemouth | 21 | €66m | 82 | 78 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Francisco Álvarez
≈ 100% Francisco Álvarez · strong: Shots, Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Aerial duels won /90, Non-penalty goals /90
≈ 100% Francisco Álvarez · strong: Clearances, Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Aerial duels won /90, Duels won /90
≈ 100% Francisco Álvarez · strong: Touches, Accurate final-third passes · medium reliability
Strengths: Touches /90, Accurate final-third passes /90, Non-penalty goals /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Francisco Álvarez?
By Doppel's fit score, Husniddin Aliqulov (Çaykur Rizespor) is the closest profile to Francisco Álvarez, with a 79/100 overall match. Leo Greiml and Eric Dier are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Francisco Álvarez?
Yes. Leo Greiml (NAC Breda) plays a similar centre back role and rates 80/100 at roughly €800k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Francisco Álvarez?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Francisco Álvarez's 2026 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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