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
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Matthew Pollocksimilar↗ | Watford | 25 | €2.2m | 93 | 84 |
| 2 | Francesco Acerbisimilar↗ | Inter | 38 | €1.9m | 93 | 83 |
| 3 | André Ramalhosimilar↗ | PSV Eindhoven | 34 | €800k | 92 | 85 |
| 4 | Ross Sykessimilar↗ | Royale Union Saint-Gilloise | 27 | €4.9m | 92 | 88 |
| 5 | Edgaras Utkussimilar↗ | Cercle Brugge | 26 | €1.5m | 91 | 86 |
| 6 | Matthias Gintersimilar↗ | SC Freiburg | 32 | €4.8m | 90 | 84 |
| 7 | Jeffrey Gouweleeuwsimilar↗ | FC Augsburg | 35 | €1.0m | 90 | 85 |
| 8 | Nicolás Otamendisimilar↗ | Benfica | 38 | €1.1m | 90 | 84 |
| 9 | Emin Bayramsimilar↗ | KVC Westerlo | 23 | €3.9m | 89 | 87 |
| 10 | Lewis Dunksimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 35 | €3.6m | 89 | 84 |
| 11 | Jake Coopersimilar↗ | Millwall | 31 | €1.7m | 89 | 85 |
| 12 | Andrew Hughessimilar↗ | Preston North End | 34 | €300k | 89 | 84 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Adrián Lapeña
≈ 100% Adrián Lapeña · strong: Aerial duels won, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Sofascore rating, Duels won /90
≈ 100% Adrián Lapeña · strong: Non-penalty goals, Finishing (npG − npxG · low reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Sofascore rating
≈ 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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