Players like Raphaël Lipinski
CBRodez AF · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitRaphaël Lipinski's profile ↗
The players most similar to Raphaël Lipinski are Luca Sirch, Jure Balkovec, Hamza El Kaouakibi. Doppel rates Luca Sirch (1. FC Kaiserslautern) a 86/100 overall match — 93/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Jure Balkovec scores 84/100 at about €600k. Data as of October 2026.
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Raphaël Lipinski is a ball-playing centre-back who excels in possession and contributes to attacking phases with his precise crossing and ability to create big chances. With a Sofascore rating in the top 40% of his positional peers, he showcases solid overall quality on the pitch. While he has struggled in aerial duels, his skill in winning possession in the attacking third makes him a valuable asset for Rodez AF. However, his injury history is a concern, having missed 28 games over the last three seasons.
Strengths: Accurate crosses, Possession won in att. third, Big chances created. Availability: 28 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Raphaël Lipinski
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Luca Sirchsimilar↗ | 1. FC Kaiserslautern | 27 | €2.3m | 93 | 86 |
| 2 | Jure Balkovecsimilar↗ | Fatih Karagümrük | 32 | €600k | 91 | 84 |
| 3 | Hamza El Kaouakibisimilar↗ | Südtirol | 28 | €600k | 91 | 86 |
| 4 | Taha Altıkardeşsimilar↗ | Göztepe | 23 | €4.1m | 91 | 84 |
| 5 | Carlo Faedosimilar↗ | Padova | 27 | €700k | 91 | 83 |
| 6 | Dies Jansesimilar↗ | AFC Ajax | 20 | €6.2m | 90 | 85 |
| 7 | Djibril Sidibésimilar↗ | Le Mans | 34 | €1.1m | 90 | 83 |
| 8 | Pietro Ceccaronisimilar↗ | Palermo | 31 | €1.5m | 89 | 84 |
| 9 | Gabriele Zappasimilar↗ | Cagliari | 27 | €2.9m | 89 | 84 |
| 10 | Henrik Heggheimsimilar↗ | Viking FK | 25 | €1.9m | 89 | 85 |
| 11 | Joedrick Pupesimilar↗ | Sint-Truidense VV | 29 | €1.3m | 89 | 83 |
| 12 | Marvin Peersmansimilar↗ | SC Telstar | 35 | €200k | 89 | 84 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Raphaël Lipinski
≈ 100% Raphaël Lipinski · strong: Big chances created, Key passes · low reliability
Strengths: Big chances created /90, Key passes /90, Accurate crosses /90
≈ 100% Raphaël Lipinski · strong: Accurate crosses, Key passes · medium reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Key passes /90, Accurate long balls /90
≈ 100% Raphaël Lipinski · strong: Accurate crosses, Possession won in att. third · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Possession won in att. third /90, xG + xA /90
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to Raphaël Lipinski?
Statistically, Luca Sirch (1. FC Kaiserslautern) is the closest look-alike to Raphaël Lipinski — a 86/100 profile match (93/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
Who is the best replacement for Raphaël Lipinski?
By Doppel's fit score, Luca Sirch (1. FC Kaiserslautern) is the closest profile to Raphaël Lipinski, with a 86/100 overall match. Jure Balkovec and Hamza El Kaouakibi are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Raphaël Lipinski?
Yes. Jure Balkovec (Fatih Karagümrük) plays a similar centre back role and rates 84/100 at roughly €600k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Raphaël Lipinski?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Raphaël Lipinski'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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