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 October 2026.
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Duje Ćaleta-Car is a commanding aerial presence in defense, excelling as a robust positional centre-back. His top-tier stats in aerial duels and clearances highlight his ability to dominate the defensive third, while his impressive durability over the past three seasons underscores his reliability. Though not known for his dribbling or crossing, his core defensive metrics position him as a solid, dependable figure in any backline.
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↗ | Lazio | 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↗ | Stade Rennais | 24 | €24m | 90 | 85 |
| 10 | Matthew Pollocksimilar↗ | Watford | 25 | €2.2m | 90 | 82 |
| 11 | Mike Van der Hoornsimilar↗ | FC Utrecht | 34 | €800k | 89 | 82 |
| 12 | Dan Zagadousimilar↗ | VfB Stuttgart | 27 | €1.9m | 89 | 83 |
* 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 closest look-alike to Duje Ćaleta-Car?
Statistically, Nathaniel Phillips (West Bromwich Albion) is the closest look-alike to Duje Ćaleta-Car — a 83/100 profile match (96/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
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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