Players like Imanol García de Albéniz
LBFC Andorra · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitImanol García de Albéniz's profile ↗
The players most similar to Imanol García de Albéniz are Luke Thomas, Marc Bola, Boy Kemper. Doppel rates Luke Thomas (Leicester City) a 83/100 overall match — 93/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Bryan Goncalves scores 81/100 at about €500k. Data as of October 2026.
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Imanol García de Albéniz is a reliable left-back known for his crossing ability and aerial prowess, making him a key outlet in attack and defense. Despite a Sofascore rating placing him in the bottom 21% of his positional peers, he stands out in key passes and accurate crosses, showcasing his potential to influence the game from wide areas. However, his injury record raises concerns about his availability, which could limit his impact on the pitch.
Strengths: Key passes, Aerial duels won %, Accurate crosses. Availability: 44 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Imanol García de Albéniz
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Luke Thomassimilar↗ | Leicester City | 25 | €5.4m | 93 | 83 |
| 2 | Marc Bolasimilar↗ | Watford | 29 | €1.5m | 90 | 82 |
| 3 | Boy Kempersimilar↗ | NAC Breda | 27 | €1.1m | 89 | 84 |
| 4 | Alexander Rossipalsimilar↗ | SG Dynamo Dresden | 30 | €600k | 89 | 83 |
| 5 | Bryan Goncalvessimilar↗ | FCV Dender | 30 | €500k | 89 | 81 |
| 6 | Tim Handwerkersimilar↗ | Arminia Bielefeld | 28 | €600k | 88 | 85 |
| 7 | Juan Mirandasimilar↗ | Bologna | 26 | €16m | 88 | 80 |
| 8 | Martin Fresesimilar↗ | Hellas Verona | 28 | €2.7m | 88 | 82 |
| 9 | Sergi Cardonasimilar↗ | Villarreal | 27 | €8.6m | 88 | 84 |
| 10 | Davide Bartesaghisimilar↗ | AC Milan | 21 | €20m | 88 | 83 |
| 11 | Aske Adelgaardsimilar↗ | FC Twente | 23 | €900k | 87 | 80 |
| 12 | Matt Targettsimilar↗ | Middlesbrough | 31 | €2.8m | 87 | 80 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Imanol García de Albéniz
≈ 100% Imanol García de Albéniz · strong: Clearances, Key passes · low reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Key passes /90
≈ 100% Imanol García de Albéniz · strong: Aerial duels won %, Clearances · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Clearances /90, Shots /90
≈ 100% Imanol García de Albéniz · strong: Non-penalty goals, Finishing (npG − npxG · low reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Aerial duels won /90
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to Imanol García de Albéniz?
Statistically, Luke Thomas (Leicester City) is the closest look-alike to Imanol García de Albéniz — a 83/100 profile match (93/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
Who is the best replacement for Imanol García de Albéniz?
By Doppel's fit score, Luke Thomas (Leicester City) is the closest profile to Imanol García de Albéniz, with a 83/100 overall match. Marc Bola and Boy Kemper are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Imanol García de Albéniz?
Yes. Bryan Goncalves (FCV Dender) plays a similar left back role and rates 81/100 at roughly €500k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Imanol García de Albéniz?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Imanol García de Albéniz's 2025/26 season, then ranks left backs across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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