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 September 2026.
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Raphaël Lipinski is a ball-playing centre-back known for his ability to contribute offensively while maintaining solid defensive capabilities. With a Sofascore rating in the top 40% of his positional peers, he excels in accurate crossing and winning possession in the attacking third, showcasing his potential to support build-up play and create chances. However, his struggles in aerial duels highlight a vulnerability in physical matchups. Despite some injury setbacks, his reliability on the pitch remains a key asset for Rodez AF.
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↗ | Alanyaspor | 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↗ | FC Groningen | 20 | €6.2m | 90 | 85 |
| 7 | Pietro Ceccaronisimilar↗ | Palermo | 31 | €1.5m | 89 | 84 |
| 8 | Gabriele Zappasimilar↗ | Cagliari | 27 | €2.9m | 89 | 84 |
| 9 | Henrik Heggheimsimilar↗ | Viking FK | 25 | €1.9m | 89 | 85 |
| 10 | Joedrick Pupesimilar↗ | FCV Dender | 29 | €1.3m | 89 | 83 |
| 11 | Marvin Peersmansimilar↗ | FC Groningen | 35 | €200k | 89 | 84 |
| 12 | Alexander Rossipalsimilar↗ | SG Dynamo Dresden | 30 | €600k | 89 | 86 |
* 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 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 (Alanyaspor) 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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