Players like Stefan Posch
RB/CBComo · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitStefan Posch's profile ↗
The players most similar to Stefan Posch are James Tarkowski, Reece Burke, Syb Van Ottele. Doppel rates James Tarkowski (Everton) a 84/100 overall match — 94/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Syb Van Ottele scores 85/100 at about €600k. Data as of September 2026.
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Stefan Posch is a versatile ball-playing defender, adept at transitioning play and influencing matches from the back. With a Sofascore rating placing him in the top 31% of his positional peers, he excels in touches and accurate final-third passes, showcasing his ability to create chances while being solid defensively with impressive tackle and interception stats. However, his injury history raises concerns about reliability, having missed a significant number of games over recent seasons.
Strengths: Touches, Accurate final-third passes, Tackles + interceptions. Availability: 19 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Stefan Posch
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | James Tarkowskisimilar↗ | Everton | 34 | €5.2m | 94 | 84 |
| 2 | Reece Burkesimilar↗ | Luton Town | 30 | €1.0m | 94 | 85 |
| 3 | Syb Van Ottelesimilar↗ | Fortuna Sittard | 24 | €600k | 94 | 85 |
| 4 | Kevin Mac Allistersimilar↗ | Royale Union Saint-Gilloise | 29 | €12m | 92 | 83 |
| 5 | Jimmy Dunnesimilar↗ | Queens Park Rangers | 29 | €4.8m | 92 | 83 |
| 6 | Anouar El Azzouzisimilar↗ | PEC Zwolle | 25 | €1.6m | 91 | 85 |
| 7 | Philipp Sandersimilar↗ | Borussia M'gladbach | 28 | €4.2m | 91 | 85 |
| 8 | Terry Devlinsimilar↗ | Portsmouth | 23 | €3.9m | 91 | 85 |
| 9 | Rio Hillensimilar↗ | NAC Breda | 23 | €700k | 91 | 83 |
| 10 | Edgaras Utkussimilar↗ | Cercle Brugge | 26 | €1.5m | 91 | 85 |
| 11 | Jeffrey Gouweleeuwsimilar↗ | FC Augsburg | 35 | €1.0m | 91 | 84 |
| 12 | Marios Vrousaisimilar↗ | Rio Ave | 28 | €3.1m | 90 | 84 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Stefan Posch
≈ 100% Stefan Posch · strong: Aerial duels won, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Sofascore rating, Duels won /90
≈ 100% Stefan Posch · strong: Duels won, Big chances created · medium reliability
Strengths: Duels won /90, Big chances created /90, Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% Stefan Posch · strong: Accurate long balls, Possession won in att. third · medium reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Possession won in att. third /90, Duels won /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Stefan Posch?
By Doppel's fit score, James Tarkowski (Everton) is the closest profile to Stefan Posch, with a 84/100 overall match. Reece Burke and Syb Van Ottele are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Stefan Posch?
Yes. Syb Van Ottele (Fortuna Sittard) plays a similar right back role and rates 85/100 at roughly €600k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Stefan Posch?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Stefan Posch's 2025/26 season, then ranks right backs across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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