Players like Eric Botteghin
CBModena · 2023/24 · ranked by tactical + market fitEric Botteghin's profile ↗
The players most similar to Eric Botteghin are Husniddin Aliqulov, Matej Maglica, Maximilian Großer. Doppel rates Husniddin Aliqulov (Çaykur Rizespor) a 84/100 overall match — 94/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Andrea Tiritiello scores 88/100 at about €400k. Data as of July 2026.
About Eric Botteghin
Eric Botteghin is a goal-scoring centre-back with a knack for making an impact in the final third, evident from his top 5% ranking in non-penalty goals per 90 minutes. With a strong aerial presence and impressive durability, missing only six games over the last three seasons, he consistently ranks in the top 16% of his positional peers. While he may not be the most involved in build-up play, his ability to contribute offensively and dominate in the air makes him a valuable asset in any defensive lineup.
Strengths: Non-penalty goals, Shots, Aerial duels won. Availability: 6 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Eric Botteghin
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Husniddin Aliqulovsimilar↗ | Çaykur Rizespor | 27 | €1.2m | 94 | 84 |
| 2 | Matej Maglicasimilar↗ | Darmstadt 98 | 28 | €1.1m | 94 | 84 |
| 3 | Maximilian Großersimilar↗ | Arminia Bielefeld | 25 | €700k | 93 | 88 |
| 4 | Charlie Cresswellsimilar↗ | Toulouse | 24 | €24m | 93 | 86 |
| 5 | Gustavo Henriquesimilar↗ | Corinthians | 33 | €600k | 92 | 84 |
| 6 | Adil Demirbağsimilar↗ | Konyaspor | 29 | €3.3m | 92 | 84 |
| 7 | Andrea Tiritiellosimilar↗ | Virtus Entella | 31 | €400k | 92 | 88 |
| 8 | Leo Østigårdsimilar↗ | Genoa | 27 | €14m | 92 | 84 |
| 9 | Mattia Banisimilar↗ | Palermo | 33 | €1.3m | 91 | 85 |
| 10 | Mark McGuinnesssimilar↗ | Luton Town | 25 | €6.7m | 91 | 83 |
| 11 | Gabriele Guarinosimilar↗ | Empoli | 22 | €3.6m | 90 | 87 |
| 12 | Caleb Taylorsimilar↗ | Millwall | 23 | €4.6m | 90 | 87 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Eric Botteghin
≈ 100% Eric Botteghin · strong: Shots, Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Aerial duels won /90, Non-penalty goals /90
≈ 100% Eric Botteghin · strong: Finishing (npG − npxG, Non-penalty goals · medium reliability
Strengths: Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Non-penalty goals /90, Shots /90
≈ 100% Eric Botteghin · strong: Shots, Aerial duels won · medium reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Aerial duels won /90, xG + xA /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Eric Botteghin?
By Doppel's fit score, Husniddin Aliqulov (Çaykur Rizespor) is the closest profile to Eric Botteghin, with a 84/100 overall match. Matej Maglica and Maximilian Großer are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Eric Botteghin?
Yes. Andrea Tiritiello (Virtus Entella) plays a similar centre back role and rates 88/100 at roughly €400k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Eric Botteghin?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Eric Botteghin's 2023/24 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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