Players like Sebastian Polter
STEintracht Braunschweig · 2024/25 · ranked by tactical + market fitSebastian Polter's profile ↗
Sebastian Polter is a striker for Eintracht Braunschweig in the German 2. Bundesliga, with 28 appearances, 2 goals, and 3 assists this season. Players similar to Polter include Andrej Ilić of 1. FC Union Berlin, who has a fit score of 84/100, and Aurélien Scheidler from RC Sporting Charleroi, with a fit score of 78/100. These players share a comparable role and statistical profile.
About Sebastian Polter
Sebastian Polter is a classic target man, leveraging his aerial prowess to dominate in the air while contributing to build-up play with key passes. Despite a Sofascore rating placing him in the bottom 35% of strikers, his ability to win aerial duels and clearances showcases his physical presence and defensive contributions. However, his goal-scoring output has been limited this season, which is a concern for a forward. Nonetheless, his durability is a plus, with minimal games missed, highlighting his reliability on the pitch.
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Aerial duels won, Clearances.
12 players most similar to Sebastian Polter
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aurélien Scheidlersimilar↗ | RC Sporting Charleroi | 28 | €1.9m | 93 | 78 |
| 2 | Andrej Ilićsimilar↗ | 1. FC Union Berlin | 26 | €8.3m | 90 | 84 |
| 3 | Pedro Mendessimilar↗ | Ascoli | 27 | €1.3m | 90 | 79 |
| 4 | Luka Kulenovićsimilar↗ | Heracles Almelo | 27 | €600k | 89 | 79 |
| 5 | Michael Smithsimilar↗ | Sheffield Wednesday | 35 | €200k | 89 | 78 |
| 6 | Juanmi Latasasimilar↗ | Real Valladolid | 25 | €1.5m | 88 | 77 |
| 7 | Dawid Kownackisimilar↗ | Fortuna Düsseldorf | 29 | €1.6m | 88 | 77 |
| 8 | Niclas Füllkrugsimilar↗ | Borussia Dortmund | 33 | €3.7m | 87 | 80 |
| 9 | Wout Weghorstsimilar↗ | TSG Hoffenheim | 34 | €2.1m | 87 | 76 |
| 10 | Mihailo Ivanovićsimilar↗ | Millwall | 22 | €8.7m | 87 | 76 |
| 11 | Jordan Siebatcheusimilar↗ | Borussia M'gladbach | 30 | €1.4m | 87 | 81 |
| 12 | Oskar Zawadasimilar↗ | RKC Waalwijk | 30 | €500k | 86 | 81 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Sebastian Polter
≈ 100% Sebastian Polter · strong: Aerial duels won, Duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Duels won /90, Aerial duels won %
≈ 100% Sebastian Polter · strong: Aerial duels won, Duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Duels won /90, Clearances /90
≈ 100% Sebastian Polter · strong: Aerial duels won, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Sofascore rating, Aerial duels won %
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Sebastian Polter?
By Doppel's fit score, Aurélien Scheidler (RC Sporting Charleroi) is the closest profile to Sebastian Polter, with a 78/100 overall match. Andrej Ilić and Pedro Mendes are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Sebastian Polter?
Yes. Michael Smith (Sheffield Wednesday) plays a similar striker role and rates 78/100 at roughly €200k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Sebastian Polter?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Sebastian Polter's 2024/25 season, then ranks strikers across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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