Players like Florian Ballas
CBSSV Jahn Regensburg · 2024/25 · ranked by tactical + market fitFlorian Ballas's profile ↗
The players most similar to Florian Ballas are Ze Vitor, Casper Widell, Justin Hubner. Doppel rates Ze Vitor (CD Nacional) a 82/100 overall match — 89/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Andrea Tiritiello scores 85/100 at about €400k. Data as of July 2026.
About Florian Ballas
Florian Ballas is a robust aerial defender, excelling in winning duels and dominating the air, making him a key presence in the backline. Despite a Sofascore rating in the bottom 11% of his peers, his durability stands out, having missed only 18 games over the last three seasons. While he may lack in touches and possession recovery in advanced areas, his ability to contest aerial battles and contribute defensively makes him a reliable option for any team needing defensive stability.
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Aerial duels won, Duels won. Availability: 18 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Florian Ballas
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ze Vitorsimilar↗ | CD Nacional | 25 | €2.4m | 89 | 82 |
| 2 | Casper Widellsimilar↗ | Excelsior | 23 | €1.5m | 88 | 84 |
| 3 | Justin Hubnersimilar↗ | Fortuna Sittard | 23 | €1.0m | 87 | 86 |
| 4 | Brayan Medinasimilar↗ | Tondela | 24 | €2.7m | 87 | 83 |
| 5 | Caleb Taylorsimilar↗ | Millwall | 23 | €4.6m | 87 | 85 |
| 6 | Danilho Doekhisimilar↗ | 1. FC Union Berlin | 28 | €14m | 87 | 81 |
| 7 | Andrea Tiritiellosimilar↗ | Virtus Entella | 31 | €400k | 87 | 85 |
| 8 | Gabriele Guarinosimilar↗ | Empoli | 22 | €3.6m | 87 | 84 |
| 9 | Patrick Mainkasimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 32 | €2.6m | 87 | 80 |
| 10 | Leopold Querfeldsimilar↗ | 1. FC Union Berlin | 23 | €19m | 87 | 84 |
| 11 | Michał Heliksimilar↗ | Oxford United | 31 | €1.0m | 86 | 84 |
| 12 | Chris Richardssimilar↗ | Crystal Palace | 26 | €25m | 86 | 81 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Florian Ballas
≈ 100% Florian Ballas · strong: Shots, Clearances · low reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Clearances /90, Accurate long balls /90
≈ 100% Florian Ballas · strong: Clearances, Accurate long balls · low reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Accurate long balls /90, Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% Florian Ballas · strong: Non-penalty goals, Clearances · medium reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Clearances /90, xG + xA /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Florian Ballas?
By Doppel's fit score, Ze Vitor (CD Nacional) is the closest profile to Florian Ballas, with a 82/100 overall match. Casper Widell and Justin Hubner are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Florian Ballas?
Yes. Andrea Tiritiello (Virtus Entella) plays a similar centre back role and rates 85/100 at roughly €400k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Florian Ballas?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Florian Ballas's 2024/25 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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