Players like Diego Llorente
CBReal Betis · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitDiego Llorente's profile ↗
The players most similar to Diego Llorente are Jarrad Branthwaite, Konstantinos Mavropanos, Tiago Gabriel. Doppel rates Jarrad Branthwaite (Everton) a 81/100 overall match — 92/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Leo Greiml scores 82/100 at about €800k. Data as of September 2026.
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Diego Llorente is a commanding, ball-winning centre-back, excelling in aerial duels and clearances, making him a formidable presence in defensive situations. With a Sofascore rating placing him in the top 23% of his positional peers, he showcases consistent quality and reliability on the pitch, having missed only 17 games over the last three seasons. While his crossing and chance creation may not be his forte, Llorente's defensive prowess and experience make him a key asset for Real Betis.
Strengths: Clearances, Aerial duels won, Touches. Availability: 17 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Diego Llorente
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jarrad Branthwaitesimilar↗ | Everton | 24 | €41m | 92 | 81 |
| 2 | Konstantinos Mavropanossimilar↗ | West Ham United | 29 | €20m | 92 | 82 |
| 3 | Tiago Gabrielsimilar↗ | Lecce | 22 | €15m | 90 | 85 |
| 4 | Michael Keanesimilar↗ | Everton | 33 | €2.8m | 90 | 82 |
| 5 | Yerry Minasimilar↗ | Cagliari | 32 | €2.3m | 90 | 81 |
| 6 | Dan Zagadousimilar↗ | VfB Stuttgart | 27 | €1.9m | 89 | 83 |
| 7 | Leo Greimlsimilar↗ | NAC Breda | 25 | €800k | 89 | 82 |
| 8 | Jon Martinsimilar↗ | Real Sociedad | 20 | €24m | 89 | 81 |
| 9 | Ethan Pinnocksimilar↗ | Brentford | 33 | €2.8m | 89 | 81 |
| 10 | Eric Diersimilar↗ | FC Bayern München | 32 | €3.6m | 89 | 81 |
| 11 | Ze Vitorsimilar↗ | CD Nacional | 25 | €2.4m | 89 | 81 |
| 12 | Timo Hüberssimilar↗ | 1. FC Köln | 30 | €1.4m | 87 | 81 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Diego Llorente
≈ 100% Diego Llorente · strong: Tackles + interceptions, Duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90, Duels won /90, Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% Diego Llorente · strong: Clearances, Shots · low reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Shots /90, Non-penalty goals /90
≈ 100% Diego Llorente · strong: Duels won, Clearances · low reliability
Strengths: Duels won /90, Clearances /90, Aerial duels won /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Diego Llorente?
By Doppel's fit score, Jarrad Branthwaite (Everton) is the closest profile to Diego Llorente, with a 81/100 overall match. Konstantinos Mavropanos and Tiago Gabriel are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Diego Llorente?
Yes. Leo Greiml (NAC Breda) plays a similar centre back role and rates 82/100 at roughly €800k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Diego Llorente?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Diego Llorente'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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