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Players like Adrián Lapeña

CBCórdoba · 2024/25 · ranked by tactical + market fitAdrián Lapeña's profile ↗

The players most similar to Adrián Lapeña are Matthew Pollock, Francesco Acerbi, André Ramalho. Doppel rates Matthew Pollock (Watford) a 84/100 overall match — 93/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, André Ramalho scores 85/100 at about €800k. Data as of July 2026.

About Adrián Lapeña

Adrián Lapeña is a commanding ball-playing centre-back, excelling in aerial duels and long distribution, ranking in the top 7% of his peers. With a Sofascore rating in the top 19%, he showcases his overall quality and reliability, contributing to both defensive solidity and initiating attacks with key passes. His durability is impressive, having missed no games in the last three seasons, making him a cornerstone of Córdoba's defense.

Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Accurate long balls, Sofascore rating. Availability: no injuries recorded in the last 3 seasons.

12 players most similar to Adrián Lapeña

#PlayerClubAgeValueTacticalOverall
1Matthew Pollocksimilar↗Watford25€2.2m9384
2Francesco Acerbisimilar↗Inter38€1.9m9383
3André Ramalhosimilar↗PSV Eindhoven34€800k9285
4Ross Sykessimilar↗Royale Union Saint-Gilloise27€4.9m9288
5Edgaras Utkussimilar↗Cercle Brugge26€1.5m9186
6Matthias Gintersimilar↗SC Freiburg32€4.8m9084
7Jeffrey Gouweleeuwsimilar↗FC Augsburg35€1.0m9085
8Nicolás Otamendisimilar↗Benfica38€1.1m9084
9Emin Bayramsimilar↗KVC Westerlo23€3.9m8987
10Lewis Dunksimilar↗Brighton & Hove Albion35€3.6m8984
11Jake Coopersimilar↗Millwall31€1.7m8985
12Andrew Hughessimilar↗Preston North End34€300k8984

* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons

Why these players match Adrián Lapeña

1. Matthew PollockWatford84/100

≈ 100% Adrián Lapeña · strong: Aerial duels won, Sofascore rating · low reliability

Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Sofascore rating, Duels won /90

2. Francesco AcerbiInter83/100

≈ 100% Adrián Lapeña · strong: Non-penalty goals, Finishing (npG − npxG · low reliability

Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Sofascore rating

3. André RamalhoPSV Eindhoven85/100

≈ 100% Adrián Lapeña · strong: Accurate long balls, Sofascore rating · low reliability

Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Sofascore rating, Shots /90

FAQ

Who is the best replacement for Adrián Lapeña?

By Doppel's fit score, Matthew Pollock (Watford) is the closest profile to Adrián Lapeña, with a 84/100 overall match. Francesco Acerbi and André Ramalho are the next best fits.

Is there a cheaper alternative to Adrián Lapeña?

Yes. André Ramalho (PSV Eindhoven) plays a similar centre back role and rates 85/100 at roughly €800k.

How does Doppel find players similar to Adrián Lapeña?

Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Adrián Lapeña's 2024/25 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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