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 October 2026.
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Petko Hristov is a commanding, aerially dominant centre-back renowned for his exceptional duelling capabilities. With a Sofascore rating placing him in the top 14% of his positional peers, he excels in winning aerial duels and overall defensive engagements, showcasing his reliability in the backline. While he has faced some injury challenges, his ability to consistently perform when fit makes him a valuable asset for Spezia.
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 | Matthew Pollocksimilar↗ | Watford | 25 | €2.2m | 85 | 79 |
| 11 | Mark McGuinnesssimilar↗ | Sheffield United | 25 | €6.7m | 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 closest look-alike to Petko Hristov?
Statistically, Kazunari Kita (Real Sociedad B) is the closest look-alike to Petko Hristov — a 80/100 profile match (90/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
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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