Players like Christoph Klarer
CBBirmingham City · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitChristoph Klarer's profile ↗
The players most similar to Christoph Klarer are Willi Orbán, Ethan Pinnock, Dan Zagadou. Doppel rates Willi Orbán (RB Leipzig) a 82/100 overall match — 93/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Dan Zagadou scores 85/100 at about €1.9m. Data as of October 2026.
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Christoph Klarer is an aggressive front-foot defender, excelling in aerial duels and physical contests. With a Sofascore rating placing him in the top 43% of his positional peers, he stands out for his exceptional ability to win duels and clearances, making him a formidable presence in the backline. His durability is a significant asset, having missed no games over the last three seasons, underscoring his reliability and consistency in performance.
Strengths: Aerial duels won, Duels won, Clearances. Availability: no injuries recorded in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Christoph Klarer
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Willi Orbánsimilar↗ | RB Leipzig | 34 | €5.5m | 93 | 82 |
| 2 | Ethan Pinnocksimilar↗ | Coventry City | 33 | €2.8m | 93 | 82 |
| 3 | Dan Zagadousimilar↗ | VfB Stuttgart | 27 | €1.9m | 92 | 85 |
| 4 | Nathan Collinssimilar↗ | Brentford | 25 | €29m | 92 | 82 |
| 5 | Matthew Pollocksimilar↗ | Watford | 25 | €2.2m | 91 | 83 |
| 6 | Malick Thiawsimilar↗ | Newcastle United | 25 | €41m | 91 | 84 |
| 7 | Mark McGuinnesssimilar↗ | Sheffield United | 25 | €6.7m | 90 | 82 |
| 8 | Luka Vuškovićsimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 19 | €64m | 90 | 82 |
| 9 | Charlie Cresswellsimilar↗ | Stade Rennais | 24 | €24m | 89 | 85 |
| 10 | Leandro Cabrerasimilar↗ | Espanyol | 35 | €900k | 89 | 83 |
| 11 | Caleb Taylorsimilar↗ | Millwall | 23 | €4.6m | 89 | 86 |
| 12 | Gustaf Lagerbielkesimilar↗ | Sporting Braga | 26 | €10m | 89 | 82 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Christoph Klarer
≈ 100% Christoph Klarer · strong: Aerial duels won, Clearances · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Clearances /90, Duels won /90
≈ 100% Christoph Klarer · strong: Aerial duels won, Duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Duels won /90, Clearances /90
≈ 100% Christoph Klarer · strong: Aerial duels won %, Touches · medium reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Touches /90, Aerial duels won /90
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to Christoph Klarer?
Statistically, Willi Orbán (RB Leipzig) is the closest look-alike to Christoph Klarer — a 82/100 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 Christoph Klarer?
By Doppel's fit score, Willi Orbán (RB Leipzig) is the closest profile to Christoph Klarer, with a 82/100 overall match. Ethan Pinnock and Dan Zagadou are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Christoph Klarer?
Yes. Dan Zagadou (VfB Stuttgart) plays a similar centre back role and rates 85/100 at roughly €1.9m.
How does Doppel find players similar to Christoph Klarer?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Christoph Klarer'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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