Players like Yohan Tavares
CBStade Lavallois · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitYohan Tavares's profile ↗
Yohan Tavares is a centre-back for Stade Lavallois in Ligue 2, with 17 appearances and 1209 minutes played in the 2025/26 season. Players similar to Tavares include Aritz Arambarri and Marco Moreno, both from Eibar in LaLiga 2, who share a fit score of 81/100. Additionally, Fredrik Tobias Berglie from Sandefjord Fotball and Sotirios Papagiannopoulos from AIK, both with fit scores of 78/100, also represent comparable options in this role.
About Yohan Tavares
Yohan Tavares is a seasoned, aerially dominant centre-back, showcasing his strength in aerial duels with a top 23% ranking among his positional peers. With a solid Sofascore rating placing him in the top 42%, he demonstrates reliable defensive capabilities, contributing to his team’s stability. His durability is notable, having missed only 13 games over the last three seasons, making him a dependable presence at the back.
Strengths: Aerial duels won %. Availability: 13 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Yohan Tavares
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aritz Arambarrisimilar↗ | Eibar | 28 | €700k | 94 | 81 |
| 2 | Marco Morenosimilar↗ | Eibar | 25 | €800k | 93 | 81 |
| 3 | Fredrik Tobias Bergliesimilar↗ | Sandefjord Fotball | 30 | €400k | 92 | 79 |
| 4 | Sotirios Papagiannopoulossimilar↗ | AIK | 36 | €100k | 92 | 78 |
| 5 | Bojan Kovačevićsimilar↗ | Cádiz | 22 | €1.0m | 90 | 80 |
| 6 | Marcel Beifussimilar↗ | Karlsruher SC | 24 | €2.1m | 89 | 78 |
| 7 | João Victorsimilar↗ | Mirassol | 29 | €1.5m | 89 | 79 |
| 8 | Mathis Magninsimilar↗ | Rodez AF | 25 | €1.6m | 89 | 78 |
| 9 | Xavi Sintessimilar↗ | Córdoba | 25 | €400k | 89 | 79 |
| 10 | Ulrik Fredriksensimilar↗ | Haugesund | 27 | €800k | 88 | 79 |
| 11 | Kazunari Kitasimilar↗ | Real Sociedad B | 21 | €1.8m | 88 | 78 |
| 12 | Matia Barzićsimilar↗ | Cultural Leonesa | 22 | €900k | 87 | 79 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
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FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Yohan Tavares?
By Doppel's fit score, Aritz Arambarri (Eibar) is the closest profile to Yohan Tavares, with a 81/100 overall match. Marco Moreno and Fredrik Tobias Berglie are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Yohan Tavares?
Yes. Sotirios Papagiannopoulos (AIK) plays a similar centre back role and rates 78/100 at roughly €100k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Yohan Tavares?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Yohan Tavares'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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