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 (Clermont Foot) 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 October 2026.
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Carlos Puga is a dynamic right-back characterized by his exceptional dribbling and defensive prowess. Ranking in the top 24% of his positional peers, he excels in successful dribbles and tackles, showcasing his ability to both disrupt opposition play and initiate attacks. With an impressive track record of durability, having missed no games in the last three seasons, Puga is a reliable asset on the flank, though he may lack aerial dominance in duels.
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↗ | Clermont Foot | 25 | €600k | 94 | 83 |
| 2 | Thierry Correiasimilar↗ | Venezia | 27 | €2.6m | 94 | 84 |
| 3 | Femi Serikisimilar↗ | Sheffield United | 24 | €5.4m | 93 | 86 |
| 4 | Daniel Imraysimilar↗ | West Bromwich Albion | 23 | €700k | 92 | 84 |
| 5 | Costinhasimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 26 | €6.4m | 92 | 86 |
| 6 | Cristian Pavónsimilar↗ | Grêmio | 30 | €1.8m | 92 | 85 |
| 7 | Rubén Peñasimilar↗ | Leganés | 35 | €400k | 92 | 83 |
| 8 | Alberto Costasimilar↗ | FC Porto | 23 | €17m | 92 | 85 |
| 9 | Taha Şahinsimilar↗ | Çaykur Rizespor | 26 | €3.2m | 91 | 85 |
| 10 | Juanlu Sánchezsimilar↗ | Sevilla | 23 | €9.7m | 91 | 83 |
| 11 | Vandersonsimilar↗ | AS Monaco | 25 | €17m | 91 | 84 |
| 12 | Jonathan Clausssimilar↗ | Nice | 34 | €3.6m | 91 | 84 |
* 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 closest look-alike to Carlos Puga?
Statistically, Mathys Tourraine (Clermont Foot) is the closest look-alike to Carlos Puga — a 83/100 profile match (94/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
Who is the best replacement for Carlos Puga?
By Doppel's fit score, Mathys Tourraine (Clermont Foot) 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 (Leganés) 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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