Players like Julien Le Cardinal
CB/RBSaint-Étienne · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitJulien Le Cardinal's profile ↗
The players most similar to Julien Le Cardinal are Bafodé Diakité, Gustaf Lagerbielke, Wagner Leonardo. Doppel rates Bafodé Diakité (Bournemouth) a 81/100 overall match — 94/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Nick Viergever scores 82/100 at about €300k. Data as of October 2026.
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Julien Le Cardinal is a commanding ball-playing centre-back with the versatility to operate as a right-back. His elite Sofascore rating places him in the top 6% of his peers, showcasing his exceptional ability to deliver accurate long balls and make crucial tackles and interceptions. While he may not contribute significantly in the attacking third, his reliability and durability—missing only 11 games in three seasons—make him a dependable presence in defense.
Strengths: Accurate long balls, Tackles + interceptions, Sofascore rating. Availability: 11 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Julien Le Cardinal
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bafodé Diakitésimilar↗ | Bournemouth | 25 | €23m | 94 | 81 |
| 2 | Gustaf Lagerbielkesimilar↗ | Sporting Braga | 26 | €10m | 92 | 82 |
| 3 | Wagner Leonardosimilar↗ | Grêmio | 27 | €3.3m | 90 | 82 |
| 4 | Juan Foythsimilar↗ | Villarreal | 28 | €8.6m | 89 | 82 |
| 5 | Luka Vuškovićsimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 19 | €64m | 89 | 81 |
| 6 | Nick Viergeversimilar↗ | PEC Zwolle | 37 | €300k | 89 | 82 |
| 7 | Nicolás Otamendisimilar↗ | Benfica | 38 | €1.1m | 89 | 82 |
| 8 | Emin Bayramsimilar↗ | KVC Westerlo | 23 | €3.9m | 89 | 85 |
| 9 | Andrea Tiritiellosimilar↗ | Virtus Entella | 31 | €400k | 88 | 85 |
| 10 | Dies Jansesimilar↗ | AFC Ajax | 20 | €6.2m | 87 | 81 |
| 11 | Harry Darlingsimilar↗ | Norwich City | 27 | €4.4m | 87 | 82 |
| 12 | Ross Sykessimilar↗ | Royale Union Saint-Gilloise | 27 | €4.9m | 87 | 84 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Julien Le Cardinal
≈ 100% Julien Le Cardinal · strong: Aerial duels won %, Non-penalty goals · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Non-penalty goals /90, Touches /90
≈ 100% Julien Le Cardinal · strong: Aerial duels won %, Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Aerial duels won /90, Touches /90
≈ 100% Julien Le Cardinal · strong: Non-penalty goals · low reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to Julien Le Cardinal?
Statistically, Bafodé Diakité (Bournemouth) is the closest look-alike to Julien Le Cardinal — a 81/100 profile match (94/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
Who is the best replacement for Julien Le Cardinal?
By Doppel's fit score, Bafodé Diakité (Bournemouth) is the closest profile to Julien Le Cardinal, with a 81/100 overall match. Gustaf Lagerbielke and Wagner Leonardo are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Julien Le Cardinal?
Yes. Nick Viergever (PEC Zwolle) plays a similar centre back role and rates 82/100 at roughly €300k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Julien Le Cardinal?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Julien Le Cardinal'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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