Players like Fernando Alarcón
CBInstituto De Córdoba · 2026 · ranked by tactical + market fitFernando Alarcón's profile ↗
The players most similar to Fernando Alarcón are Óscar Rivas, Juhani Pikkarainen, Luan Cândido. Doppel rates Óscar Rivas (AD Alcorcón) a 80/100 overall match — 92/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Xavi Sintes scores 78/100 at about €400k. Data as of July 2026.
About Fernando Alarcón
Fernando Alarcón is a robust, defensive centre-back known for his ability to clear danger, ranking in the top 22% for clearances among his peers. While his Sofascore rating places him in the bottom 38%, his reliability and durability shine through with only five missed games in three seasons. Alarcón's strong defensive presence makes him a dependable option at the back, though he offers limited contributions in build-up play or attacking phases.
Strengths: Clearances. Availability: 5 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Fernando Alarcón
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Óscar Rivassimilar↗ | AD Alcorcón | 26 | €900k | 92 | 80 |
| 2 | Juhani Pikkarainensimilar↗ | Degerfors IF | 28 | €600k | 90 | 78 |
| 3 | Luan Cândidosimilar↗ | Red Bull Bragantino | 25 | €3.1m | 89 | 79 |
| 4 | Kazunari Kitasimilar↗ | Real Sociedad B | 21 | €1.8m | 89 | 79 |
| 5 | Xavi Sintessimilar↗ | Córdoba | 25 | €400k | 87 | 78 |
| 6 | Ze Vitorsimilar↗ | CD Nacional | 25 | €2.4m | 86 | 80 |
| 7 | Husniddin Aliqulovsimilar↗ | Çaykur Rizespor | 27 | €1.2m | 85 | 78 |
| 8 | Matej Maglicasimilar↗ | Darmstadt 98 | 28 | €1.1m | 85 | 78 |
| 9 | Leo Greimlsimilar↗ | NAC Breda | 25 | €800k | 83 | 78 |
| 10 | Timo Hüberssimilar↗ | 1. FC Köln | 30 | €1.4m | 82 | 78 |
| 11 | Casper Widellsimilar↗ | Excelsior | 23 | €1.5m | 82 | 81 |
| 12 | Dan Zagadousimilar↗ | VfB Stuttgart | 27 | €1.9m | 82 | 79 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Fernando Alarcón
≈ 100% Fernando Alarcón · low reliability
≈ 100% Fernando Alarcón · strong: Aerial duels won %, Sofascore rating · medium reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Sofascore rating, Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% Fernando Alarcón · strong: Shots, Aerial duels won % · medium reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Aerial duels won %
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Fernando Alarcón?
By Doppel's fit score, Óscar Rivas (AD Alcorcón) is the closest profile to Fernando Alarcón, with a 80/100 overall match. Juhani Pikkarainen and Luan Cândido are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Fernando Alarcón?
Yes. Xavi Sintes (Córdoba) plays a similar centre back role and rates 78/100 at roughly €400k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Fernando Alarcón?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Fernando Alarcón'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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