Players like Róber Pier
CBSporting Gijón · 2024/25 · ranked by tactical + market fitRóber Pier's profile ↗
The players most similar to Róber Pier are Paulo Oliveira, Tiago Gabriel, Kazunari Kita. Doppel rates Paulo Oliveira (Sporting Braga) a 82/100 overall match — 91/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Paulo Oliveira scores 82/100 at about €400k. Data as of July 2026.
About Róber Pier
Róber Pier is a ball-playing centre-back who excels in distribution and creativity from the backline. With a Sofascore rating in the top 22% of his positional peers, he demonstrates impressive accuracy in long balls and the ability to create big chances, showcasing his value beyond defensive duties. His durability is notable, having missed no games in three seasons, solidifying his reliability for Sporting Gijón.
Strengths: Accurate long balls, Big chances created, Sofascore rating. Availability: no injuries recorded in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Róber Pier
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Paulo Oliveirasimilar↗ | Sporting Braga | 34 | €400k | 91 | 82 |
| 2 | Tiago Gabrielsimilar↗ | Lecce | 22 | €15m | 91 | 85 |
| 3 | Kazunari Kitasimilar↗ | Real Sociedad B | 21 | €1.8m | 91 | 80 |
| 4 | Thalissonsimilar↗ | Antalyaspor | 28 | €700k | 91 | 80 |
| 5 | Juan Rodríguezsimilar↗ | Cagliari | 21 | €9.4m | 90 | 80 |
| 6 | Gustavo Martinssimilar↗ | Grêmio | 24 | €4.1m | 89 | 82 |
| 7 | Santiago Buenosimilar↗ | Wolverhampton | 28 | €9.2m | 86 | 82 |
| 8 | Leo Greimlsimilar↗ | NAC Breda | 25 | €800k | 85 | 80 |
| 9 | Mattia Banisimilar↗ | Palermo | 33 | €1.3m | 85 | 81 |
| 10 | Danilho Doekhisimilar↗ | 1. FC Union Berlin | 28 | €14m | 85 | 80 |
| 11 | Jannis Heuersimilar↗ | Preußen Münster | 27 | €900k | 85 | 81 |
| 12 | Thomas Kellersimilar↗ | SG Dynamo Dresden | 27 | €1.3m | 85 | 80 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Róber Pier
≈ 100% Róber Pier · strong: Clearances, xG + xA · medium reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, xG + xA /90, Sofascore rating
≈ 100% Róber Pier · strong: Duels won, Clearances · low reliability
Strengths: Duels won /90, Clearances /90, Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% Róber Pier · low reliability
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Róber Pier?
By Doppel's fit score, Paulo Oliveira (Sporting Braga) is the closest profile to Róber Pier, with a 82/100 overall match. Tiago Gabriel and Kazunari Kita are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Róber Pier?
Yes. Paulo Oliveira (Sporting Braga) plays a similar centre back role and rates 82/100 at roughly €400k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Róber Pier?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Róber Pier's 2024/25 season, then ranks centre backs across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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