Players like Petko Hristov
CBSpezia · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitPetko Hristov's profile ↗
The players most similar to Petko Hristov are Kazunari Kita, Nicola Pietrangeli, Siad Gourville. Doppel rates Kazunari Kita (Real Sociedad B) a 80/100 overall match — 90/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Siad Gourville scores 79/100 at about €800k. Data as of September 2026.
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Petko Hristov is a commanding aerial defender with a knack for winning duels, showcasing his prowess in the air and on the ground. With a Sofascore rating in the top 14% of his position, he stands out as a reliable option at the back, contributing significantly to his team's defensive solidity. While he has faced some injury setbacks, his overall durability this season has been a positive, underscoring his value as a steadfast presence in central defense.
Strengths: Aerial duels won, Duels won, Aerial duels won %. Availability: 21 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Petko Hristov
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kazunari Kitasimilar↗ | Real Sociedad B | 21 | €1.8m | 90 | 80 |
| 2 | Nicola Pietrangelisimilar↗ | Südtirol | 26 | €1.2m | 90 | 80 |
| 3 | Siad Gourvillesimilar↗ | US Boulogne Côte-d'Opale | 26 | €800k | 89 | 79 |
| 4 | Seid Koraćsimilar↗ | Venezia | 25 | €1.4m | 88 | 79 |
| 5 | Lloyd Jonessimilar↗ | Charlton Athletic | 31 | €1.1m | 87 | 81 |
| 6 | Matias Antoninisimilar↗ | Catanzaro | 28 | €1.6m | 87 | 80 |
| 7 | Ze Vitorsimilar↗ | CD Nacional | 25 | €2.4m | 87 | 80 |
| 8 | Casper Widellsimilar↗ | Excelsior | 23 | €1.5m | 85 | 83 |
| 9 | Gabriele Guarinosimilar↗ | Empoli | 22 | €3.6m | 85 | 83 |
| 10 | Mark McGuinnesssimilar↗ | Luton Town | 25 | €6.7m | 85 | 79 |
| 11 | Matthew Pollocksimilar↗ | Watford | 25 | €2.2m | 85 | 79 |
| 12 | Adil Demirbağsimilar↗ | Konyaspor | 29 | €3.3m | 85 | 80 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Petko Hristov
≈ 100% Petko Hristov · low reliability
≈ 100% Petko Hristov · strong: Aerial duels won, Non-penalty goals · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Non-penalty goals /90, Clearances /90
≈ 100% Petko Hristov · strong: Aerial duels won % · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Petko Hristov?
By Doppel's fit score, Kazunari Kita (Real Sociedad B) is the closest profile to Petko Hristov, with a 80/100 overall match. Nicola Pietrangeli and Siad Gourville are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Petko Hristov?
Yes. Siad Gourville (US Boulogne Côte-d'Opale) plays a similar centre back role and rates 79/100 at roughly €800k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Petko Hristov?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Petko Hristov'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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