Who should replace Borja Sainz?
LWFC Porto · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitBorja Sainz's profile ↗
Borja Sainz is a left winger for FC Porto in the Primeira Liga, with 30 appearances, 5 goals, and 3 assists in the 2025/26 season. For those seeking the best replacement for Sainz, Martial Godo from RC Strasbourg offers a strong tactical fit with a score of 84/100. Other notable options include Nathan Broadhead from Wrexham and Keito Nakamura from Stade de Reims, both providing solid alternatives with fit scores of 80 and 81, respectively.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Martial Godosimilar↗ | RC Strasbourg | 23 | €23m | 91 | 84 |
| 2 | Nathan Broadheadsimilar↗ | Wrexham | 28 | €6.8m | 91 | 80 |
| 3 | Keito Nakamurasimilar↗ | Stade de Reims | 26 | €11m | 90 | 81 |
| 4 | Hwang Hee-chansimilar↗ | Wolverhampton | 30 | €5.5m | 90 | 81 |
| 5 | Julimarsimilar↗ | Athletico | 25 | €2.1m | 89 | 79 |
| 6 | Said El Malasimilar↗ | 1. FC Köln | 20 | €46m | 89 | 83 |
| 7 | Barış Alper Yılmazsimilar↗ | Galatasaray | 26 | €32m | 89 | 78 |
| 8 | Mohamed Amourasimilar↗ | Nice | 26 | €22m | 89 | 82 |
| 9 | Shunsuke Mitosimilar↗ | Sparta Rotterdam | 24 | €2.1m | 88 | 80 |
| 10 | Alessonsimilar↗ | Mirassol | 27 | €2.7m | 88 | 80 |
| 11 | Jamie Gittenssimilar↗ | Chelsea | 22 | €29m | 88 | 78 |
| 12 | Matthis Ablinesimilar↗ | AS Monaco | 23 | €21m | 88 | 78 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Borja Sainz
≈ 100% Borja Sainz · strong: Non-penalty goals, Possession won in att. third · medium reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Possession won in att. third /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Borja Sainz · strong: Non-penalty goals, Finishing (npG − npxG · low reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Possession won in att. third /90
≈ 100% Borja Sainz · strong: Shots, Non-penalty goals · low reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Non-penalty goals /90, Possession won in att. third /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Borja Sainz?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Martial Godo (RC Strasbourg) does the closest job to Borja Sainz, at 91/100 on profile. Nathan Broadhead and Keito Nakamura follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Borja Sainz?
Yes — Julimar (Athletico) plays a similar left winger role at roughly €2.1m, a 79/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Borja Sainz?
Doppel learns Borja Sainz's role profile from his 2025/26 season and ranks left wingers across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they do the same job, adjusted for league strength.
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