Players like Dayot Upamecano
CBFC Bayern München · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitDayot Upamecano's profile ↗
The players most similar to Dayot Upamecano are Ramy Bensebaini, Alessandro Bastoni, Stefan Posch. Doppel rates Ramy Bensebaini (Borussia Dortmund) a 86/100 overall match — 96/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Calvin Verdonk scores 87/100 at about €2.6m. Data as of September 2026.
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Dayot Upamecano is a ball-playing centre-back renowned for his exceptional passing ability and vision, making him a crucial asset in transitioning play from defense to attack. With a Sofascore rating in the top 2% of his positional peers, he stands out for his impressive touches and accurate final-third passes, creating big chances that elevate his team's offensive threat. While his injury history raises concerns, when fit, Upamecano's quality and influence on the game are undeniable.
Strengths: Touches, Accurate final-third passes, Big chances created. Availability: 29 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Dayot Upamecano
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ramy Bensebainisimilar↗ | Borussia Dortmund | 31 | €7.4m | 96 | 86 |
| 2 | Alessandro Bastonisimilar↗ | Inter | 27 | €61m | 96 | 85 |
| 3 | Stefan Poschsimilar↗ | Bologna | 29 | €6.2m | 95 | 85 |
| 4 | Piero Hincapiésimilar↗ | Bayer 04 Leverkusen | 24 | €46m | 95 | 87 |
| 5 | Lucas Martínez Quartasimilar↗ | Fiorentina | 30 | €4.1m | 95 | 87 |
| 6 | Calvin Verdonksimilar↗ | NEC Nijmegen | 29 | €2.6m | 95 | 87 |
| 7 | Marc Guéhisimilar↗ | Manchester City | 26 | €66m | 94 | 85 |
| 8 | Oumar Soletsimilar↗ | Udinese | 26 | €22m | 94 | 88 |
| 9 | Rasmus Kristensensimilar↗ | Eintracht Frankfurt | 29 | €11m | 94 | 86 |
| 10 | Giovanni Di Lorenzosimilar↗ | SSC Napoli | 33 | €6.8m | 94 | 85 |
| 11 | Luke Aylingsimilar↗ | Middlesbrough | 35 | €400k | 93 | 86 |
| 12 | Kevin Mac Allistersimilar↗ | Royale Union Saint-Gilloise | 29 | €12m | 93 | 85 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Dayot Upamecano
≈ 100% Dayot Upamecano · strong: Big chances created, Accurate final-third passes · medium reliability
Strengths: Big chances created /90, Accurate final-third passes /90, Possession won in att. third /90
≈ 100% Dayot Upamecano · strong: Accurate crosses, Big chances created · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Big chances created /90, Accurate final-third passes /90
≈ 100% Dayot Upamecano · strong: Touches, Key passes · low reliability
Strengths: Touches /90, Key passes /90, Big chances created /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Dayot Upamecano?
By Doppel's fit score, Ramy Bensebaini (Borussia Dortmund) is the closest profile to Dayot Upamecano, with a 86/100 overall match. Alessandro Bastoni and Stefan Posch are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Dayot Upamecano?
Yes. Calvin Verdonk (NEC Nijmegen) plays a similar centre back role and rates 87/100 at roughly €2.6m.
How does Doppel find players similar to Dayot Upamecano?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Dayot Upamecano'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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