Players like Carlos Puga
RBMálaga CF · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitCarlos Puga's profile ↗
The players most similar to Carlos Puga are Mathys Tourraine, Thierry Correia, Femi Seriki. Doppel rates Mathys Tourraine (Grenoble Foot 38) a 83/100 overall match — 94/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Rubén Peña scores 83/100 at about €400k. Data as of September 2026.
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Carlos Puga is an industrious right-back, excelling as a dynamic two-way player. His top-tier dribbling and defensive metrics highlight his ability to contribute both offensively and defensively, making him a reliable presence on the flank. With a solid Sofascore rating placing him in the top 29% of his peers and impressive durability—missing no games in three seasons—Puga showcases a blend of tenacity and skill, vital for any competitive side.
Strengths: Successful dribbles, Tackles + interceptions, Duels won. Availability: no injuries recorded in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Carlos Puga
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mathys Tourrainesimilar↗ | Grenoble Foot 38 | 25 | €600k | 94 | 83 |
| 2 | Thierry Correiasimilar↗ | Valencia | 27 | €2.6m | 94 | 84 |
| 3 | Femi Serikisimilar↗ | Sheffield United | 24 | €5.4m | 93 | 87 |
| 4 | Daniel Imraysimilar↗ | West Bromwich Albion | 23 | €700k | 93 | 84 |
| 5 | Cristian Pavónsimilar↗ | Grêmio | 30 | €1.8m | 92 | 85 |
| 6 | Rubén Peñasimilar↗ | Osasuna | 35 | €400k | 92 | 83 |
| 7 | Alberto Costasimilar↗ | FC Porto | 23 | €17m | 92 | 85 |
| 8 | Taha Şahinsimilar↗ | Çaykur Rizespor | 26 | €3.2m | 91 | 85 |
| 9 | Juanlu Sánchezsimilar↗ | Sevilla | 23 | €9.7m | 91 | 83 |
| 10 | Vandersonsimilar↗ | AS Monaco | 25 | €17m | 91 | 84 |
| 11 | Jonathan Clausssimilar↗ | Nice | 34 | €3.6m | 91 | 84 |
| 12 | Benjamin Henrichssimilar↗ | RB Leipzig | 29 | €7.6m | 91 | 85 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Carlos Puga
≈ 100% Carlos Puga · strong: Successful dribbles, Tackles + interceptions · low reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Tackles + interceptions /90, Sofascore rating
≈ 100% Carlos Puga · strong: Tackles + interceptions, Duels won · medium reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90, Duels won /90, Touches /90
≈ 100% Carlos Puga · strong: Duels won, Successful dribbles · low reliability
Strengths: Duels won /90, Successful dribbles /90, Big chances created /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Carlos Puga?
By Doppel's fit score, Mathys Tourraine (Grenoble Foot 38) is the closest profile to Carlos Puga, with a 83/100 overall match. Thierry Correia and Femi Seriki are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Carlos Puga?
Yes. Rubén Peña (Osasuna) plays a similar right back role and rates 83/100 at roughly €400k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Carlos Puga?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Carlos Puga's 2025/26 season, then ranks right backs across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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