Players like Duje Ćaleta-Car
CBReal Sociedad · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitDuje Ćaleta-Car's profile ↗
The players most similar to Duje Ćaleta-Car are Nathaniel Phillips, Konstantinos Mavropanos, Leo Østigård. Doppel rates Nathaniel Phillips (West Bromwich Albion) a 83/100 overall match — 96/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Leo Greiml scores 84/100 at about €800k. Data as of September 2026.
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Duje Ćaleta-Car is a robust, aerially dominant centre-back, excelling in defensive duels and clearances. Despite a Sofascore rating placing him in the bottom 44% of his positional peers, his impressive ability to win aerial duels and consistently engage in defensive actions makes him a reliable presence at the back. With only one game missed in the last three seasons, he showcases remarkable durability, solidifying his role as a dependable defensive stalwart.
Strengths: Aerial duels won, Clearances, Touches. Availability: 1 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Duje Ćaleta-Car
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nathaniel Phillipssimilar↗ | West Bromwich Albion | 29 | €2.4m | 96 | 83 |
| 2 | Konstantinos Mavropanossimilar↗ | West Ham United | 29 | €20m | 92 | 83 |
| 3 | Leo Østigårdsimilar↗ | Genoa | 27 | €14m | 92 | 84 |
| 4 | Leo Greimlsimilar↗ | NAC Breda | 25 | €800k | 92 | 84 |
| 5 | Tiago Gabrielsimilar↗ | Lecce | 22 | €15m | 91 | 86 |
| 6 | Danilho Doekhisimilar↗ | 1. FC Union Berlin | 28 | €14m | 91 | 84 |
| 7 | Yerry Minasimilar↗ | Cagliari | 32 | €2.3m | 91 | 82 |
| 8 | Robin Hranáčsimilar↗ | TSG Hoffenheim | 26 | €11m | 90 | 82 |
| 9 | Charlie Cresswellsimilar↗ | Toulouse | 24 | €24m | 90 | 84 |
| 10 | Matthew Pollocksimilar↗ | Watford | 25 | €2.2m | 90 | 82 |
| 11 | Mike Van der Hoornsimilar↗ | FC Utrecht | 34 | €800k | 89 | 82 |
| 12 | Mattia Banisimilar↗ | Palermo | 33 | €1.3m | 89 | 84 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Duje Ćaleta-Car
≈ 100% Duje Ćaleta-Car · strong: Aerial duels won, Clearances · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Clearances /90, Shots /90
≈ 100% Duje Ćaleta-Car · strong: Clearances, Shots · low reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Shots /90, Non-penalty goals /90
≈ 100% Duje Ćaleta-Car · strong: Non-penalty goals, Clearances · low reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Clearances /90, Aerial duels won /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Duje Ćaleta-Car?
By Doppel's fit score, Nathaniel Phillips (West Bromwich Albion) is the closest profile to Duje Ćaleta-Car, with a 83/100 overall match. Konstantinos Mavropanos and Leo Østigård are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Duje Ćaleta-Car?
Yes. Leo Greiml (NAC Breda) plays a similar centre back role and rates 84/100 at roughly €800k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Duje Ćaleta-Car?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Duje Ćaleta-Car's 2025/26 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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