Players like Leonardo Balerdi
CBOlympique de Marseille · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitLeonardo Balerdi's profile ↗
The players most similar to Leonardo Balerdi are José Copete, Bernardo, Ben Godfrey. Doppel rates José Copete (Valencia) a 85/100 overall match — 95/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Syb Van Ottele scores 86/100 at about €600k. Data as of October 2026.
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Leonardo Balerdi is a ball-playing centre-back, showcasing exceptional technical ability with top percentile metrics in touches and successful dribbles. His overall quality stands out, ranking in the top 46% of his positional peers, highlighting his reliability in possession and defensive contributions, including tackles and interceptions. While he may not excel in clearances, his durability is evident with just 15 games missed over the last three seasons, making him a consistent presence in the backline for Marseille.
Strengths: Touches, Successful dribbles, Tackles + interceptions. Availability: 15 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Leonardo Balerdi
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | José Copetesimilar↗ | Valencia | 27 | €4.5m | 95 | 85 |
| 2 | Bernardosimilar↗ | TSG Hoffenheim | 31 | €3.7m | 94 | 84 |
| 3 | Ben Godfreysimilar↗ | Sheffield United | 28 | €4.7m | 94 | 86 |
| 4 | Anouar El Azzouzisimilar↗ | Fortuna Düsseldorf | 25 | €1.6m | 93 | 88 |
| 5 | Ahmetcan Kaplansimilar↗ | NEC Nijmegen | 23 | €6.5m | 93 | 85 |
| 6 | Kevin Dikssimilar↗ | Borussia M'gladbach | 30 | €4.8m | 93 | 86 |
| 7 | James Tarkowskisimilar↗ | Everton | 34 | €5.2m | 93 | 84 |
| 8 | Syb Van Ottelesimilar↗ | Fortuna Sittard | 24 | €600k | 92 | 86 |
| 9 | Rio Hillensimilar↗ | NAC Breda | 23 | €700k | 92 | 86 |
| 10 | Marcos Alonsosimilar↗ | Celta Vigo | 36 | €1.3m | 92 | 85 |
| 11 | Juan Foythsimilar↗ | Villarreal | 28 | €8.6m | 92 | 84 |
| 12 | Teo Quinterosimilar↗ | Sparta Rotterdam | 27 | €1.2m | 92 | 85 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Leonardo Balerdi
≈ 100% Leonardo Balerdi · strong: Clearances, Possession won in att. third · medium reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Possession won in att. third /90, Shots /90
≈ 100% Leonardo Balerdi · strong: Duels won, Tackles + interceptions · low reliability
Strengths: Duels won /90, Tackles + interceptions /90, Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% Leonardo Balerdi · strong: Shots, xG + xA · medium reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, xG + xA /90, Tackles + interceptions /90
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to Leonardo Balerdi?
Statistically, José Copete (Valencia) is the closest look-alike to Leonardo Balerdi — a 85/100 profile match (95/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
Who is the best replacement for Leonardo Balerdi?
By Doppel's fit score, José Copete (Valencia) is the closest profile to Leonardo Balerdi, with a 85/100 overall match. Bernardo and Ben Godfrey are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Leonardo Balerdi?
Yes. Syb Van Ottele (Fortuna Sittard) plays a similar centre back role and rates 86/100 at roughly €600k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Leonardo Balerdi?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Leonardo Balerdi'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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