Raphaël Varane — stats, profile & similar players (2026)
centre back · Manchester United · ENG-Premier League · age 33 · €900k*
Raphaël Varane is a commanding aerial presence and a defensive stalwart, excelling as a positional ball-playing centre-back. With an elite rating in aerial duels and strong clearance metrics, he showcases remarkable reliability and consistency, making him a top performer in his role. While his attacking contributions are limited, his ability to win possession in the attacking third adds valuable support to his team's build-up play. Varane's durability is a notable asset, having missed only a few games over the last three seasons.
Strengths
- Aerial duels won %
- Clearances /90
- xG + xA /90
- Possession won in att. third /90
Weaknesses
- Key passes /90
- Accurate crosses /90
- Big chances created /90
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FAQ
- Who is most similar to Raphaël Varane?
- The players most statistically similar to Raphaël Varane (centre back) are Konstantinos Mavropanos, Danilho Doekhi, Nick Viergever, ranked by Doppel on real per-season data.
- What position does Raphaël Varane play?
- Raphaël Varane plays as a centre back for Manchester United in the ENG-Premier League.
- What is Raphaël Varane's market value?
- Raphaël Varane's estimated market value is €900k*.
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