Players like Carlos Puga
RBMálaga CF · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitCarlos Puga's profile ↗
Carlos Puga is a right-back for Málaga CF in LaLiga 2, with 31 appearances and 1 assist in the 2025/26 season. Players similar to Puga include Mathys Tourraine from Grenoble Foot 38, with a fit score of 83/100, and Thierry Correia of Valencia, who has a fit score of 84/100. Other comparable players are Femi Seriki from Sheffield United, scoring 86/100, and Daniel Imray of West Bromwich Albion, also at 84/100.
About Carlos Puga
Carlos Puga is a dynamic right-back known for his exceptional dribbling ability and robust defensive contributions, making him a key asset in both attack and defense. With a Sofascore rating in the top 20% of his positional peers, he excels in successful dribbles and tackles, showcasing his ability to progress the ball while maintaining defensive solidity. His remarkable durability, having missed no games in the past three seasons, underscores his reliability on the pitch.
Strengths: Successful dribbles, Tackles + interceptions, Sofascore rating. 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 · data: Sofascore, 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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