Players like Stefan Posch
RB/CB1. FSV Mainz 05 · 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 84/100 at about €600k. Data as of October 2026.
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Stefan Posch is a versatile ball-playing defender, excelling as both a right-back and centre-back. With a Sofascore rating in the top 31% among his peers, he showcases impressive technical ability, demonstrated by his top-tier touches and accurate final-third passes. Posch also contributes defensively with strong tackling and interception stats, though his injury history raises concerns about reliability. Nonetheless, his capacity to create big chances makes him a valuable asset in both defensive and offensive phases.
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↗ | Charlton Athletic | 30 | €1.0m | 94 | 85 |
| 3 | Syb Van Ottelesimilar↗ | Fortuna Sittard | 24 | €600k | 94 | 84 |
| 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↗ | Fortuna Düsseldorf | 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 | Jacobo Ramónsimilar↗ | Como | 21 | €32m | 91 | 85 |
| 11 | Edgaras Utkussimilar↗ | Cercle Brugge | 26 | €1.5m | 91 | 85 |
| 12 | Jeffrey Gouweleeuwsimilar↗ | FC Augsburg | 35 | €1.0m | 91 | 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 closest look-alike to Stefan Posch?
Statistically, James Tarkowski (Everton) is the closest look-alike to Stefan Posch — a 84/100 profile match (94/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
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 84/100 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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