Players like Paul Venot
CMAnnecy FC · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitPaul Venot's profile ↗
Paul Venot is a central midfielder for Annecy FC in Ligue 2, having made 29 appearances in the 2025/26 season, contributing 2 assists. Players similar to Venot include Thiago Helguera from Mirandés, who has a fit score of 80/100, and Selu Diallo from Cultural Leonesa, with a fit score of 81/100. Another comparable option is Jordan Mendes Correia of Rodez AF, who also has a fit score of 80/100.
About Paul Venot
Paul Venot is a robust, defensive-minded central midfielder known for his aerial prowess, excelling in aerial duels with impressive consistency. Despite a challenging Sofascore rating placing him in the bottom 3% of his peers, his durability stands out, having missed only three games in the last three seasons. While his contributions in terms of key passes and touches may be limited, his ability to dominate in the air makes him a reliable asset in midfield battles.
Strengths: Aerial duels won, Aerial duels won %. Availability: 3 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Paul Venot
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Thiago Helguerasimilar↗ | Mirandés | 20 | €3.9m | 92 | 80 |
| 2 | Selu Diallosimilar↗ | Cultural Leonesa | 23 | €400k | 92 | 81 |
| 3 | Jordan Mendes Correiasimilar↗ | Rodez AF | 22 | €2.1m | 90 | 80 |
| 4 | Kevin Appinsimilar↗ | Burgos Club de Fútbol | 28 | €800k | 90 | 78 |
| 5 | Samba Dibasimilar↗ | Grenoble Foot 38 | 23 | €400k | 90 | 78 |
| 6 | Thiago Ojedasimilar↗ | Cultural Leonesa | 23 | €600k | 90 | 80 |
| 7 | Selvi Clúasimilar↗ | Mirandés | 21 | €300k | 89 | 79 |
| 8 | Justin Smithsimilar↗ | Sporting Gijón | 23 | €800k | 89 | 78 |
| 9 | Joseph N'Duquidisimilar↗ | Amiens SC | 22 | €400k | 89 | 77 |
| 10 | Léandre Kuavitasimilar↗ | Standard Liège | 22 | €700k | 89 | 78 |
| 11 | Nolan Binetsimilar↗ | US Boulogne Côte-d'Opale | 22 | €1.2m | 88 | 79 |
| 12 | Javi Villarsimilar↗ | Albacete Balompié | 23 | €600k | 88 | 77 |
* 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 Paul Venot?
By Doppel's fit score, Thiago Helguera (Mirandés) is the closest profile to Paul Venot, with a 80/100 overall match. Selu Diallo and Jordan Mendes Correia are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Paul Venot?
Yes. Selvi Clúa (Mirandés) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 79/100 at roughly €300k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Paul Venot?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Paul Venot's 2025/26 season, then ranks central midfielders across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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