Players like Tim Drexler
CB/RB1. FC Nürnberg · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitTim Drexler's profile ↗
The players most similar to Tim Drexler are Eros Mancuso, Nicolò Radaelli, Arkadiusz Pyrka. Doppel rates Eros Mancuso (Estudiantes de La Plata) a 87/100 overall match — 96/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Cherrion Valerius scores 89/100 at about €600k. Data as of October 2026.
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Tim Drexler is a robust aerial defender, excelling in winning headers, making him a formidable presence in the air. Although he sits in the bottom percentile for some dueling metrics, his ability to contribute offensively with goals and assists adds value to his game. With impressive durability, missing only four games in the last three seasons, Drexler is a reliable option in the backline, showcasing potential for growth despite his current Sofascore rating placing him in the lower tier of his positional peers.
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Non-penalty goals. Availability: 4 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Tim Drexler
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Eros Mancusosimilar↗ | Estudiantes de La Plata | 27 | €2.8m | 96 | 87 |
| 2 | Nicolò Radaellisimilar↗ | Mantova | 23 | €900k | 96 | 88 |
| 3 | Arkadiusz Pyrkasimilar↗ | FC St. Pauli | 24 | €3.4m | 95 | 86 |
| 4 | Robert-Jan Vanwesemaelsimilar↗ | Sint-Truidense VV | 24 | €3.2m | 94 | 88 |
| 5 | Cherrion Valeriussimilar↗ | NAC Breda | 21 | €600k | 93 | 89 |
| 6 | Tiago Mansosimilar↗ | Tondela | 27 | €1.0m | 93 | 89 |
| 7 | Sebastian Sebulonsensimilar↗ | 1. FC Köln | 26 | €5.1m | 93 | 87 |
| 8 | Felix Passlacksimilar↗ | VfL Bochum 1848 | 28 | €800k | 93 | 88 |
| 9 | Ryan Alebiosusimilar↗ | Blackburn Rovers | 25 | €1.4m | 92 | 88 |
| 10 | Joe Rankin-Costellosimilar↗ | Charlton Athletic | 27 | €1.1m | 92 | 87 |
| 11 | Rafael Pinto Pedrosasimilar↗ | Karlsruher SC | 19 | €4.8m | 92 | 86 |
| 12 | Filippo Missorisimilar↗ | US Avellino 1912 | 22 | €1.9m | 92 | 88 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Tim Drexler
≈ 100% Tim Drexler · strong: Big chances created, Key passes · low reliability
Strengths: Big chances created /90, Key passes /90, Successful dribbles /90
≈ 100% Tim Drexler · strong: Shots, Successful dribbles · medium reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Successful dribbles /90, Key passes /90
≈ 100% Tim Drexler · strong: Possession won in att. third, Big chances created · low reliability
Strengths: Possession won in att. third /90, Big chances created /90, Key passes /90
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to Tim Drexler?
Statistically, Eros Mancuso (Estudiantes de La Plata) is the closest look-alike to Tim Drexler — a 87/100 profile match (96/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
Who is the best replacement for Tim Drexler?
By Doppel's fit score, Eros Mancuso (Estudiantes de La Plata) is the closest profile to Tim Drexler, with a 87/100 overall match. Nicolò Radaelli and Arkadiusz Pyrka are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Tim Drexler?
Yes. Cherrion Valerius (NAC Breda) plays a similar centre back role and rates 89/100 at roughly €600k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Tim Drexler?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Tim Drexler'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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