Players like Julien Laporte
CBMontpellier · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitJulien Laporte's profile ↗
The players most similar to Julien Laporte are Matthew Pollock, Florian Lejeune, Francesco Acerbi. Doppel rates Matthew Pollock (Watford) a 84/100 overall match — 92/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, André Ramalho scores 84/100 at about €800k. Data as of September 2026.
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Julien Laporte is a ball-playing centre-back known for his exceptional distribution and ability to create opportunities from the back. With a Sofascore rating in the top 2% of his peers, he combines accuracy in long passes with a solid aerial presence, making him a key defensive asset. While his tackling and interception numbers aren't standout, his reliability is evident, having missed only seven games in the last three seasons, underscoring his durability and consistency.
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Accurate long balls, Big chances created. Availability: 7 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Julien Laporte
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Matthew Pollocksimilar↗ | Watford | 25 | €2.2m | 92 | 84 |
| 2 | Florian Lejeunesimilar↗ | Rayo Vallecano | 35 | €1.7m | 92 | 83 |
| 3 | Francesco Acerbisimilar↗ | Inter | 38 | €1.9m | 91 | 82 |
| 4 | Taylor Harwood-Bellissimilar↗ | Southampton | 24 | €22m | 91 | 84 |
| 5 | Harry Darlingsimilar↗ | Swansea City | 27 | €4.4m | 91 | 86 |
| 6 | Odin Luras Bjørtuftsimilar↗ | Bodø/Glimt | 28 | €4.1m | 90 | 86 |
| 7 | Matthias Gintersimilar↗ | SC Freiburg | 32 | €4.8m | 90 | 84 |
| 8 | André Ramalhosimilar↗ | PSV Eindhoven | 34 | €800k | 90 | 84 |
| 9 | Luka Vuškovićsimilar↗ | KVC Westerlo | 19 | €64m | 89 | 82 |
| 10 | Gabriele Guarinosimilar↗ | Empoli | 22 | €3.6m | 89 | 86 |
| 11 | Casper Widellsimilar↗ | Excelsior | 23 | €1.5m | 89 | 85 |
| 12 | Aiham Ousousimilar↗ | RC Sporting Charleroi | 26 | €2.8m | 89 | 83 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Julien Laporte
≈ 100% Julien Laporte · strong: Aerial duels won, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Sofascore rating, Duels won /90
≈ 100% Julien Laporte · strong: Shots, Accurate long balls · low reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Accurate long balls /90, Possession won in att. third /90
≈ 100% Julien Laporte · strong: Non-penalty goals, Finishing (npG − npxG · low reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Sofascore rating
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Julien Laporte?
By Doppel's fit score, Matthew Pollock (Watford) is the closest profile to Julien Laporte, with a 84/100 overall match. Florian Lejeune and Francesco Acerbi are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Julien Laporte?
Yes. André Ramalho (PSV Eindhoven) plays a similar centre back role and rates 84/100 at roughly €800k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Julien Laporte?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Julien Laporte'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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