Players like Stefan Bell
CB/RB1. FSV Mainz 05 · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitStefan Bell's profile ↗
The players most similar to Stefan Bell are Konstantinos Koulierakis, Leopold Querfeld, Danilho Doekhi. Doppel rates Konstantinos Koulierakis (VfL Wolfsburg) a 86/100 overall match — 94/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Justin Hubner scores 87/100 at about €1.0m. Data as of September 2026.
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Stefan Bell is a robust, aerially dominant centre-back known for his exceptional defensive prowess and reliability in duels, placing him in the top tier of his positional peers. With a Sofascore rating in the top 46%, he excels in winning headers and clearances, making him a formidable presence at the back. However, his injury history raises concerns about consistency in availability. Despite this, when fit, Bell remains a crucial asset for Mainz, showcasing his defensive acumen and ability to distribute long balls effectively.
Strengths: Aerial duels won, Duels won, Clearances. Availability: 37 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Stefan Bell
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Konstantinos Koulierakissimilar↗ | VfL Wolfsburg | 23 | €24m | 94 | 86 |
| 2 | Leopold Querfeldsimilar↗ | 1. FC Union Berlin | 23 | €19m | 92 | 86 |
| 3 | Danilho Doekhisimilar↗ | 1. FC Union Berlin | 28 | €14m | 92 | 83 |
| 4 | Justin Hubnersimilar↗ | Fortuna Sittard | 23 | €1.0m | 92 | 87 |
| 5 | Dean Huijsensimilar↗ | Bournemouth | 21 | €66m | 91 | 83 |
| 6 | Ross Sykessimilar↗ | Royale Union Saint-Gilloise | 27 | €4.9m | 91 | 87 |
| 7 | Maik Nawrockisimilar↗ | Hannover 96 | 25 | €1.4m | 91 | 84 |
| 8 | Leo Østigårdsimilar↗ | Genoa | 27 | €14m | 91 | 82 |
| 9 | Matthias Gintersimilar↗ | SC Freiburg | 32 | €4.8m | 91 | 83 |
| 10 | Marc Guéhisimilar↗ | Manchester City | 26 | €66m | 90 | 82 |
| 11 | Danny Bakkersimilar↗ | SC Telstar | 31 | €500k | 90 | 85 |
| 12 | Charlie Cresswellsimilar↗ | Toulouse | 24 | €24m | 89 | 83 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Stefan Bell
≈ 100% Stefan Bell · strong: Non-penalty goals, Clearances · low reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Clearances /90, Shots /90
≈ 100% Stefan Bell · strong: Aerial duels won, Clearances · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Clearances /90, Duels won /90
≈ 100% Stefan Bell · strong: Aerial duels won, Shots · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Shots /90, Duels won /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Stefan Bell?
By Doppel's fit score, Konstantinos Koulierakis (VfL Wolfsburg) is the closest profile to Stefan Bell, with a 86/100 overall match. Leopold Querfeld and Danilho Doekhi are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Stefan Bell?
Yes. Justin Hubner (Fortuna Sittard) plays a similar centre back role and rates 87/100 at roughly €1.0m.
How does Doppel find players similar to Stefan Bell?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Stefan Bell'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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