Players like Arthur Theate
CB/LBBologna · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitArthur Theate's profile ↗
The players most similar to Arthur Theate are Dominik Kohr, Eric Smith, Jeffrey Gouweleeuw. Doppel rates Dominik Kohr (1. FSV Mainz 05) a 84/100 overall match — 93/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Danny Bakker scores 84/100 at about €500k. Data as of October 2026.
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Arthur Theate is a dynamic ball-playing centre-back known for his impressive contributions in both defensive actions and build-up play. With a Sofascore rating in the top 17% of his peers, he excels in shots and touches per 90, showcasing his ability to impact the game from the back. His strengths in clearances and accurate final-third passes highlight his reliability in defense and capability to initiate attacks, while he has missed few games over the past three seasons, underscoring his durability and reliability on the pitch.
Strengths: Shots, Touches, Clearances. Availability: 15 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Arthur Theate
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dominik Kohrsimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 32 | €1.9m | 93 | 84 |
| 2 | Eric Smithsimilar↗ | FC St. Pauli | 29 | €5.3m | 92 | 84 |
| 3 | Jeffrey Gouweleeuwsimilar↗ | FC Augsburg | 35 | €1.0m | 91 | 84 |
| 4 | Oumar Soletsimilar↗ | Udinese | 26 | €22m | 90 | 84 |
| 5 | Konstantinos Koulierakissimilar↗ | VfL Wolfsburg | 23 | €24m | 90 | 83 |
| 6 | Piero Hincapiésimilar↗ | Arsenal | 24 | €46m | 90 | 83 |
| 7 | Philipp Sandersimilar↗ | Borussia M'gladbach | 28 | €4.2m | 89 | 84 |
| 8 | Danny Bakkersimilar↗ | SC Telstar | 31 | €500k | 89 | 84 |
| 9 | Adrián de la Fuentesimilar↗ | Levante UD | 27 | €4.1m | 88 | 86 |
| 10 | Jacobo Ramónsimilar↗ | Como | 21 | €32m | 88 | 84 |
| 11 | Yuri Berchichesimilar↗ | Athletic Club | 36 | €900k | 88 | 84 |
| 12 | Quentin Merlinsimilar↗ | Stade Rennais | 24 | €15m | 88 | 83 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Arthur Theate
≈ 100% Arthur Theate · strong: Accurate long balls, Tackles + interceptions · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Tackles + interceptions /90, Clearances /90
≈ 100% Arthur Theate · strong: Accurate crosses, Accurate final-third passes · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Accurate final-third passes /90, Possession won in att. third /90
≈ 100% Arthur Theate · strong: Accurate long balls, Clearances · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Clearances /90, Sofascore rating
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to Arthur Theate?
Statistically, Dominik Kohr (1. FSV Mainz 05) is the closest look-alike to Arthur Theate — a 84/100 profile match (93/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
Who is the best replacement for Arthur Theate?
By Doppel's fit score, Dominik Kohr (1. FSV Mainz 05) is the closest profile to Arthur Theate, with a 84/100 overall match. Eric Smith and Jeffrey Gouweleeuw are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Arthur Theate?
Yes. Danny Bakker (SC Telstar) plays a similar centre back role and rates 84/100 at roughly €500k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Arthur Theate?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Arthur Theate's 2025/26 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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