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 October 2026.
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Julien Laporte is a ball-playing centre-back renowned for his exceptional distribution and ability to initiate attacks from the back. With a Sofascore rating in the top 2% of his peers, he showcases precise long balls and a knack for creating big chances, making him a vital asset in transition. His aerial prowess further solidifies his defensive capabilities, while his consistent availability over the past three seasons highlights his reliability on the pitch.
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↗ | Norwich 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↗ | Corinthians | 34 | €800k | 90 | 84 |
| 9 | Gabriele Guarinosimilar↗ | Empoli | 22 | €3.6m | 89 | 86 |
| 10 | Luka Vuškovićsimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 19 | €64m | 89 | 82 |
| 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 closest look-alike to Julien Laporte?
Statistically, Matthew Pollock (Watford) is the closest look-alike to Julien Laporte — a 84/100 profile match (92/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
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 (Corinthians) 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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