David Robert Bates — stats, profile & similar players (2026)
centre back · Standard Liège · BEL-Pro League · age 30 · €1.9m
David Robert Bates is a reliable ball-playing centre-back who excels in distributing the ball accurately over long distances, evidenced by his top 20% ranking in long balls per 90. With a Sofascore rating in the top 22% of his positional peers, he showcases solid aerial ability and contributes to both defensive stability and goal threat. Although he has struggled with injuries, his durability this season is a positive, underscoring his capability to anchor the backline effectively.
Strengths
- Accurate long balls /90
- Sofascore rating
- Aerial duels won /90
- xG + xA /90
Weaknesses
- Successful dribbles /90
- Accurate final-third passes /90
- Accurate crosses /90
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FAQ
- Who is most similar to David Robert Bates?
- The players most statistically similar to David Robert Bates (centre back) are Tiago Gabriel, Paulo Oliveira, Mattia Bani, ranked by Doppel on real per-season data.
- What position does David Robert Bates play?
- David Robert Bates plays as a centre back for Standard Liège in the BEL-Pro League.
- What is David Robert Bates's market value?
- David Robert Bates's market value is €1.9m.
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