Players like Facundo Mallo
CBRosario Central · 2026 · ranked by tactical + market fitFacundo Mallo's profile ↗
The players most similar to Facundo Mallo are Yannis Nahounou, Julián Illanes, Kazunari Kita. Doppel rates Yannis Nahounou (Nancy) a 78/100 overall match — 90/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Yannis Nahounou scores 78/100 at about €400k. Data as of July 2026.
About Facundo Mallo
Facundo Mallo is a robust aerial defender, excelling in winning duels and asserting himself in the air, making him a key asset in defensive situations. With a Sofascore rating placing him in the top 22% of his positional peers, he showcases solid overall quality despite his injury struggles, having missed significant time over the last three seasons. While his contributions in buildup play may be limited, his defensive presence and reliability when fit make him a valuable component of Rosario Central's backline.
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Sofascore rating. Availability: 31 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Facundo Mallo
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Yannis Nahounousimilar↗ | Nancy | 22 | €400k | 90 | 78 |
| 2 | Julián Illanessimilar↗ | Carrarese | 29 | €1.0m | 89 | 76 |
| 3 | Kazunari Kitasimilar↗ | Real Sociedad B | 21 | €1.8m | 89 | 79 |
| 4 | Unai Elgezabalsimilar↗ | Levante UD | 33 | €500k | 88 | 76 |
| 5 | Aitor Córdobasimilar↗ | Burgos Club de Fútbol | 31 | €800k | 87 | 76 |
| 6 | Sergio Barciasimilar↗ | Mirandés | 26 | €1.6m | 87 | 76 |
| 7 | Óscar Rivassimilar↗ | AD Alcorcón | 26 | €900k | 87 | 77 |
| 8 | Loris Mouyokolosimilar↗ | Grenoble Foot 38 | 25 | €1.2m | 87 | 78 |
| 9 | Xavi Sintessimilar↗ | Córdoba | 25 | €400k | 86 | 77 |
| 10 | Sidi Banesimilar↗ | Annecy FC | 22 | €1.0m | 86 | 76 |
| 11 | Andrea Meronisimilar↗ | Reggiana | 29 | €500k | 86 | 75 |
| 12 | Siad Gourvillesimilar↗ | US Boulogne Côte-d'Opale | 26 | €800k | 86 | 78 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Facundo Mallo
≈ 100% Facundo Mallo · strong: Aerial duels won % · medium reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %
≈ 100% Facundo Mallo · low reliability
≈ 100% Facundo Mallo · low reliability
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Facundo Mallo?
By Doppel's fit score, Yannis Nahounou (Nancy) is the closest profile to Facundo Mallo, with a 78/100 overall match. Julián Illanes and Kazunari Kita are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Facundo Mallo?
Yes. Yannis Nahounou (Nancy) plays a similar centre back role and rates 78/100 at roughly €400k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Facundo Mallo?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Facundo Mallo'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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