Players like Luca Sirch
CB/RB1. FC Kaiserslautern · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitLuca Sirch's profile ↗
Luca Sirch is a centre-back/right-back for 1. FC Kaiserslautern in the 2. Bundesliga, with 33 appearances in the 2025/26 season, contributing 1 goal and 3 assists. Players similar to Sirch include Bart van Rooij from FC Twente, who has a fit score of 87/100, and Florent Hadergjonaj of Alanyaspor, with a fit score of 88/100. Both players exhibit comparable roles and statistical profiles, making them suitable alternatives.
About Luca Sirch
Luca Sirch is a ball-playing centre-back with a knack for contributing offensively, showcasing his unique ability to create big chances and deliver accurate long balls. With a Sofascore rating in the top 16% of his positional peers, he stands out as a reliable and durable player, missing no games over the last three seasons. While his aerial dueling may not be his strongest suit, his playmaking skills and consistency make him an asset in both defensive solidity and attacking transitions.
Strengths: Big chances created, Accurate long balls, Key passes. Availability: no injuries recorded in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Luca Sirch
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bart van Rooijsimilar↗ | FC Twente | 25 | €9.7m | 95 | 87 |
| 2 | Florent Hadergjonajsimilar↗ | Alanyaspor | 32 | €1.9m | 95 | 88 |
| 3 | Rodrigo Pinheirosimilar↗ | Famalicão | 24 | €4.7m | 93 | 88 |
| 4 | Zakaria El Ouahdisimilar↗ | KRC Genk | 25 | €19m | 93 | 86 |
| 5 | Marnon Buschsimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 32 | €1.1m | 93 | 86 |
| 6 | Joe Wardsimilar↗ | Derby County | 31 | €600k | 93 | 88 |
| 7 | Cristian Pavónsimilar↗ | Grêmio | 30 | €1.8m | 93 | 86 |
| 8 | Ryan Alebiosusimilar↗ | Blackburn Rovers | 25 | €1.4m | 92 | 88 |
| 9 | Ki-Jana Hoeversimilar↗ | Stoke City | 24 | €3.3m | 92 | 87 |
| 10 | Yukinari Sugawarasimilar↗ | AZ Alkmaar | 26 | €5.0m | 92 | 88 |
| 11 | João Lucassimilar↗ | Juventude | 28 | €1.6m | 92 | 88 |
| 12 | Denzel De Roevesimilar↗ | SK Brann | 22 | €1.9m | 92 | 87 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Luca Sirch
≈ 100% Luca Sirch · strong: Key passes, Accurate crosses · low reliability
Strengths: Key passes /90, Accurate crosses /90, Sofascore rating
≈ 100% Luca Sirch · strong: Big chances created, Accurate crosses · low reliability
Strengths: Big chances created /90, Accurate crosses /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Luca Sirch · strong: Big chances created, Finishing (npG − npxG · low reliability
Strengths: Big chances created /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Accurate crosses /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Luca Sirch?
By Doppel's fit score, Bart van Rooij (FC Twente) is the closest profile to Luca Sirch, with a 87/100 overall match. Florent Hadergjonaj and Rodrigo Pinheiro are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Luca Sirch?
Yes. Joe Ward (Derby County) plays a similar centre back role and rates 88/100 at roughly €600k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Luca Sirch?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Luca Sirch'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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