Players like Patric Pfeiffer
CB/RBDarmstadt 98 · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitPatric Pfeiffer's profile ↗
The players most similar to Patric Pfeiffer are Matthew Pollock, Marc Kempf, Jeffrey Gouweleeuw. Doppel rates Matthew Pollock (Watford) a 83/100 overall match — 95/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Leandro Cabrera scores 83/100 at about €900k. Data as of September 2026.
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Patric Pfeiffer is a robust, aerially dominant centre-back who excels in defensive solidity and distribution, particularly with his pinpoint long balls. With a Sofascore rating placing him in the top 31% of his peers, his ability to win aerial duels and make crucial clearances underlines his reliability in the backline. However, his injury history raises concerns about his availability, having missed a significant number of games in recent seasons. Despite this, his strengths make him an asset for any defensive unit.
Strengths: Accurate long balls, Aerial duels won %, Aerial duels won. Availability: 25 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Patric Pfeiffer
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Matthew Pollocksimilar↗ | Watford | 25 | €2.2m | 95 | 83 |
| 2 | Marc Kempfsimilar↗ | Como | 31 | €3.4m | 94 | 82 |
| 3 | Jeffrey Gouweleeuwsimilar↗ | FC Augsburg | 35 | €1.0m | 92 | 85 |
| 4 | Emin Bayramsimilar↗ | KVC Westerlo | 23 | €3.9m | 92 | 87 |
| 5 | Alejandro Catenasimilar↗ | Osasuna | 32 | €2.7m | 92 | 82 |
| 6 | Casper Widellsimilar↗ | Excelsior | 23 | €1.5m | 92 | 85 |
| 7 | Leandro Cabrerasimilar↗ | Espanyol | 35 | €900k | 91 | 83 |
| 8 | Leopold Querfeldsimilar↗ | 1. FC Union Berlin | 23 | €19m | 91 | 86 |
| 9 | Gabriele Guarinosimilar↗ | Empoli | 22 | €3.6m | 91 | 85 |
| 10 | Aiham Ousousimilar↗ | RC Sporting Charleroi | 26 | €2.8m | 90 | 82 |
| 11 | Charlie Cresswellsimilar↗ | Toulouse | 24 | €24m | 90 | 83 |
| 12 | Nicolás Otamendisimilar↗ | Benfica | 38 | €1.1m | 90 | 82 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Patric Pfeiffer
≈ 100% Patric Pfeiffer · strong: Aerial duels won, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Sofascore rating, Duels won /90
≈ 100% Patric Pfeiffer · strong: Aerial duels won, Aerial duels won % · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Aerial duels won %, Duels won /90
≈ 100% Patric Pfeiffer · strong: Accurate long balls, Clearances · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Clearances /90, Sofascore rating
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Patric Pfeiffer?
By Doppel's fit score, Matthew Pollock (Watford) is the closest profile to Patric Pfeiffer, with a 83/100 overall match. Marc Kempf and Jeffrey Gouweleeuw are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Patric Pfeiffer?
Yes. Leandro Cabrera (Espanyol) plays a similar centre back role and rates 83/100 at roughly €900k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Patric Pfeiffer?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Patric Pfeiffer'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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