Players like Saúl Salcedo
CBNewell's Old Boys · 2026 · ranked by tactical + market fitSaúl Salcedo's profile ↗
The players most similar to Saúl Salcedo are Frédéric Nsabiyumva, Axel Drouhin, Pablo Vázquez. Doppel rates Frédéric Nsabiyumva (Västerås SK) a 78/100 overall match — 91/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Pablo Vázquez scores 77/100 at about €300k. Data as of July 2026.
About Saúl Salcedo
Saúl Salcedo is a commanding aerial presence at centre-back, excelling in aerial duels with a top 9% ranking among his positional peers. His Sofascore rating places him in the top 27%, highlighting his overall quality and durability, having missed no games in the last three seasons. While his contributions in build-up play may not be his strongest suit, Salcedo's defensive prowess makes him a reliable cornerstone in any backline.
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Aerial duels won, Sofascore rating. Availability: no injuries recorded in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Saúl Salcedo
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Frédéric Nsabiyumvasimilar↗ | Västerås SK | 31 | €800k | 91 | 78 |
| 2 | Axel Drouhinsimilar↗ | Annecy FC | 26 | €1.2m | 90 | 80 |
| 3 | Pablo Vázquezsimilar↗ | Deportivo de A Coruña | 32 | €300k | 90 | 77 |
| 4 | Xavi Sintessimilar↗ | Córdoba | 25 | €400k | 90 | 79 |
| 5 | Yannis Nahounousimilar↗ | Nancy | 22 | €400k | 89 | 78 |
| 6 | Marco Morenosimilar↗ | Eibar | 25 | €800k | 89 | 78 |
| 7 | Óscar Rivassimilar↗ | AD Alcorcón | 26 | €900k | 89 | 78 |
| 8 | Clément Joliboissimilar↗ | Rodez AF | 29 | €400k | 89 | 77 |
| 9 | Javier Morenosimilar↗ | Albacete Balompié | 26 | €200k | 88 | 78 |
| 10 | Juhani Pikkarainensimilar↗ | Degerfors IF | 28 | €600k | 88 | 77 |
| 11 | Mathis Magninsimilar↗ | Rodez AF | 25 | €1.6m | 88 | 78 |
| 12 | Bojan Kovačevićsimilar↗ | Cádiz | 22 | €1.0m | 88 | 79 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Saúl Salcedo
≈ 100% Saúl Salcedo · strong: Sofascore rating, Aerial duels won % · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Aerial duels won %, Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% Saúl Salcedo · strong: Aerial duels won, Aerial duels won % · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Aerial duels won %
≈ 100% Saúl Salcedo · low reliability
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Saúl Salcedo?
By Doppel's fit score, Frédéric Nsabiyumva (Västerås SK) is the closest profile to Saúl Salcedo, with a 78/100 overall match. Axel Drouhin and Pablo Vázquez are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Saúl Salcedo?
Yes. Pablo Vázquez (Deportivo de A Coruña) plays a similar centre back role and rates 77/100 at roughly €300k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Saúl Salcedo?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Saúl Salcedo'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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