Players like Patrick Mainka
CB1. FC Heidenheim · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitPatrick Mainka's profile ↗
The players most similar to Patrick Mainka are Sven Botman, Leopold Querfeld, Kacper Potulski. Doppel rates Sven Botman (Newcastle United) a 84/100 overall match — 96/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Nicolás Valentini scores 84/100 at about €3.1m. Data as of September 2026.
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Patrick Mainka is an aggressive front-foot defender, excelling in duels and aerial battles. With a Sofascore rating in the top 35% of his peers, he showcases elite defensive prowess, winning tackles and interceptions at an impressive rate. His durability stands out, having missed no games in the last three seasons, making him a reliable presence in the backline. While his attacking contributions are minimal, his primary focus on defensive solidity makes him a key asset for Heidenheim.
Strengths: Duels won, Tackles + interceptions, Aerial duels won. Availability: no injuries recorded in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Patrick Mainka
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sven Botmansimilar↗ | Newcastle United | 26 | €33m | 96 | 84 |
| 2 | Leopold Querfeldsimilar↗ | 1. FC Union Berlin | 23 | €19m | 95 | 89 |
| 3 | Kacper Potulskisimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 19 | €17m | 94 | 86 |
| 4 | Alberto Dossenasimilar↗ | Cagliari | 28 | €5.6m | 93 | 84 |
| 5 | Charlie Cresswellsimilar↗ | Toulouse | 24 | €24m | 93 | 86 |
| 6 | Caleb Taylorsimilar↗ | Millwall | 23 | €4.6m | 92 | 88 |
| 7 | Kike Salassimilar↗ | Sevilla | 24 | €15m | 91 | 84 |
| 8 | Nicolás Valentinisimilar↗ | Hellas Verona | 25 | €3.1m | 91 | 84 |
| 9 | Justin Hubnersimilar↗ | Fortuna Sittard | 23 | €1.0m | 91 | 88 |
| 10 | Jimmy Dunnesimilar↗ | Queens Park Rangers | 29 | €4.8m | 91 | 84 |
| 11 | Maximilian Großersimilar↗ | Arminia Bielefeld | 25 | €700k | 91 | 87 |
| 12 | Leo Østigårdsimilar↗ | Genoa | 27 | €14m | 91 | 84 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Patrick Mainka
≈ 100% Patrick Mainka · strong: Aerial duels won, Duels won · medium reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Duels won /90, Clearances /90
≈ 100% Patrick Mainka · strong: Duels won, Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Duels won /90, Aerial duels won /90, Clearances /90
≈ 100% Patrick Mainka · strong: Shots, xG + xA · medium reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, xG + xA /90, Clearances /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Patrick Mainka?
By Doppel's fit score, Sven Botman (Newcastle United) is the closest profile to Patrick Mainka, with a 84/100 overall match. Leopold Querfeld and Kacper Potulski are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Patrick Mainka?
Yes. Nicolás Valentini (Hellas Verona) plays a similar centre back role and rates 84/100 at roughly €3.1m.
How does Doppel find players similar to Patrick Mainka?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Patrick Mainka'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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