Players like Franco Saavedra
LBGimnasia y Esgrima Mendoza · 2026 · ranked by tactical + market fitFranco Saavedra's profile ↗
The players most similar to Franco Saavedra are Brando Moruzzi, Hodei Arrillaga, Yanis Zouaoui. Doppel rates Brando Moruzzi (Empoli) a 88/100 overall match — 94/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Thomas Delaine scores 82/100 at about €300k. Data as of September 2026.
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Franco Saavedra profiles as a dynamic left-back, showcasing impressive dribbling ability that places him in the top 23% among his positional peers. Despite a Sofascore rating in the bottom 8%, his durability is a standout trait, having missed no games over the last three seasons, making him a reliable option in defense. While his aerial duels and touches could improve, his capacity to advance the ball through dribbles adds a layer of threat going forward.
Strengths: Successful dribbles. Availability: no injuries recorded in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Franco Saavedra
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brando Moruzzisimilar↗ | Empoli | 22 | €1.4m | 94 | 88 |
| 2 | Hodei Arrillagasimilar↗ | Eibar | 22 | €600k | 93 | 83 |
| 3 | Yanis Zouaouisimilar↗ | Le Havre | 28 | €2.3m | 91 | 85 |
| 4 | Thomas Delainesimilar↗ | RC Strasbourg | 34 | €300k | 90 | 82 |
| 5 | Lasse Günthersimilar↗ | SV 07 Elversberg | 23 | €2.3m | 89 | 84 |
| 6 | Derrick Köhnsimilar↗ | 1. FC Union Berlin | 27 | €4.2m | 89 | 84 |
| 7 | Arthur Zagresimilar↗ | Excelsior | 25 | €1.8m | 89 | 83 |
| 8 | Keane Lewis-Pottersimilar↗ | Brentford | 25 | €24m | 89 | 83 |
| 9 | Johan Mojicasimilar↗ | Mallorca | 34 | €1.4m | 89 | 82 |
| 10 | Tobias Mohrsimilar↗ | Standard Liège | 31 | €800k | 88 | 83 |
| 11 | Fabio Ferrarosimilar↗ | FCV Dender | 24 | €1.2m | 88 | 83 |
| 12 | Youssef Enriquezsimilar↗ | Deportivo Alavés | 21 | €4.3m | 87 | 82 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Franco Saavedra
≈ 100% Franco Saavedra · strong: Big chances created, Shots · medium reliability
Strengths: Big chances created /90, Shots /90, Accurate crosses /90
≈ 100% Franco Saavedra · medium reliability
≈ 100% Franco Saavedra · strong: Accurate crosses, Key passes · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Key passes /90, Possession won in att. third /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Franco Saavedra?
By Doppel's fit score, Brando Moruzzi (Empoli) is the closest profile to Franco Saavedra, with a 88/100 overall match. Hodei Arrillaga and Yanis Zouaoui are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Franco Saavedra?
Yes. Thomas Delaine (RC Strasbourg) plays a similar left back role and rates 82/100 at roughly €300k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Franco Saavedra?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Franco Saavedra's 2026 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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