Players like Alejandro Maciel
CBCentral Córdoba · 2026 · ranked by tactical + market fitAlejandro Maciel's profile ↗
The players most similar to Alejandro Maciel are Aleksandar Vukotić, Rufai Mohammed, Philipp Strompf. Doppel rates Aleksandar Vukotić (Darmstadt 98) a 77/100 overall match — 92/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Rufai Mohammed scores 78/100 at about €300k. Data as of July 2026.
About Alejandro Maciel
Alejandro Maciel is a robust, ball-playing centre-back who excels in distributing the ball with pinpoint accuracy, particularly from long-range passes. With a solid Sofascore rating placing him in the top 49% of his positional peers, he showcases impressive aerial ability and has a knack for finishing that belies his defensive role. His durability is a notable asset, having missed only five games in three seasons, adding to his reliability at the back.
Strengths: Accurate long balls, Aerial duels won %, Finishing (npG − npxG /90). Availability: 5 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Alejandro Maciel
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aleksandar Vukotićsimilar↗ | Darmstadt 98 | 31 | €800k | 92 | 77 |
| 2 | Rufai Mohammedsimilar↗ | IFK Värnamo | 20 | €300k | 89 | 78 |
| 3 | Philipp Strompfsimilar↗ | SSV Ulm 1846 | 28 | €900k | 89 | 78 |
| 4 | Petko Hristovsimilar↗ | Spezia | 27 | €1.5m | 88 | 77 |
| 5 | Marco Varniersimilar↗ | Juve Stabia | 28 | €500k | 88 | 77 |
| 6 | Álex Pastorsimilar↗ | Málaga CF | 27 | €300k | 87 | 77 |
| 7 | Niko Koulissimilar↗ | Preußen Münster | 27 | €400k | 87 | 77 |
| 8 | Manuel Lamasimilar↗ | Granada | 25 | €1.5m | 87 | 78 |
| 9 | Gael Alonsosimilar↗ | FC Andorra | 24 | €1.0m | 84 | 76 |
| 10 | Ze Vitorsimilar↗ | CD Nacional | 25 | €2.4m | 83 | 78 |
| 11 | Alejandro Catenasimilar↗ | Osasuna | 32 | €2.7m | 82 | 78 |
| 12 | Caleb Taylorsimilar↗ | Millwall | 23 | €4.6m | 82 | 82 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Alejandro Maciel
≈ 100% Alejandro Maciel · strong: Aerial duels won %, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Sofascore rating, Big chances created /90
≈ 100% Alejandro Maciel · strong: Aerial duels won %, Successful dribbles · medium reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Successful dribbles /90, Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% Alejandro Maciel · strong: Shots, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Sofascore rating
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Alejandro Maciel?
By Doppel's fit score, Aleksandar Vukotić (Darmstadt 98) is the closest profile to Alejandro Maciel, with a 77/100 overall match. Rufai Mohammed and Philipp Strompf are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Alejandro Maciel?
Yes. Rufai Mohammed (IFK Värnamo) plays a similar centre back role and rates 78/100 at roughly €300k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Alejandro Maciel?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Alejandro Maciel'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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