Players like Pau Torres
CBAston Villa · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitPau Torres's profile ↗
The players most similar to Pau Torres are Axel Disasi, José Copete, Maas Willemsen. Doppel rates Axel Disasi (Chelsea) a 83/100 overall match — 92/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Daley Blind scores 83/100 at about €1.2m. Data as of September 2026.
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Pau Torres is a ball-playing centre-back with a flair for contributing to offensive phases, as highlighted by his exceptional dribbling and precise passing in the final third. Despite being in the bottom percentile for aerial duels, he excels in ball progression and finishing, showcasing his versatility. However, his injury history raises concerns about his durability, making consistent availability a potential issue for Aston Villa as they look to solidify their defensive line.
Strengths: Successful dribbles, Accurate final-third passes, Touches. Availability: 27 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Pau Torres
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Axel Disasisimilar↗ | Chelsea | 28 | €16m | 92 | 83 |
| 2 | José Copetesimilar↗ | Valencia | 27 | €4.5m | 92 | 83 |
| 3 | Maas Willemsensimilar↗ | SC Heerenveen | 23 | €4.6m | 91 | 82 |
| 4 | Daley Blindsimilar↗ | Girona FC | 36 | €1.2m | 91 | 83 |
| 5 | Marcos Alonsosimilar↗ | Celta Vigo | 36 | €1.3m | 90 | 83 |
| 6 | Kevin Dikssimilar↗ | Borussia M'gladbach | 30 | €4.8m | 89 | 84 |
| 7 | Ahmetcan Kaplansimilar↗ | NEC Nijmegen | 23 | €6.5m | 89 | 82 |
| 8 | Emre Cansimilar↗ | Borussia Dortmund | 32 | €3.2m | 89 | 82 |
| 9 | Arthur Theatesimilar↗ | Eintracht Frankfurt | 26 | €17m | 89 | 82 |
| 10 | Antoine Mendysimilar↗ | Nice | 22 | €9.7m | 89 | 83 |
| 11 | Gustaf Lagerbielkesimilar↗ | Sporting Braga | 26 | €10m | 88 | 82 |
| 12 | Joedrick Pupesimilar↗ | FCV Dender | 29 | €1.3m | 88 | 83 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Pau Torres
≈ 100% Pau Torres · strong: Touches, Accurate final-third passes · low reliability
Strengths: Touches /90, Accurate final-third passes /90, Successful dribbles /90
≈ 100% Pau Torres · strong: Clearances, Possession won in att. third · medium reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Possession won in att. third /90, Shots /90
≈ 100% Pau Torres · strong: Successful dribbles, Possession won in att. third · low reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Possession won in att. third /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Pau Torres?
By Doppel's fit score, Axel Disasi (Chelsea) is the closest profile to Pau Torres, with a 83/100 overall match. José Copete and Maas Willemsen are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Pau Torres?
Yes. Daley Blind (Girona FC) plays a similar centre back role and rates 83/100 at roughly €1.2m.
How does Doppel find players similar to Pau Torres?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Pau Torres'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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