Players like Paulo Dybala
CAM/STAS Roma · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitPaulo Dybala's profile ↗
The players most similar to Paulo Dybala are Xavi Simons, Florian Thauvin, Isco. Doppel rates Xavi Simons (Tottenham Hotspur) a 86/100 overall match — 96/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Iago Aspas scores 88/100 at about €1.5m. Data as of October 2026.
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Paulo Dybala is a creative attacking midfielder who thrives on playmaking and goal-scoring, showcasing his elite quality with a Sofascore rating in the top 1% of his peers. With 13 goals and 9 assists in 28 appearances this season, he excels at generating chances, evident in his top 3% ranking for key passes and top 5% for big chances created. While his aerial prowess may not be his forte, his vision and technical ability make him a pivotal figure in any attacking setup, despite some concerns over his availability due to injuries.
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Key passes, Touches. Availability: 39 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Paulo Dybala
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Xavi Simonssimilar↗ | Tottenham Hotspur | 23 | €43m | 96 | 86 |
| 2 | Florian Thauvinsimilar↗ | RC Lens | 33 | €5.2m | 96 | 86 |
| 3 | Iscosimilar↗ | Real Betis | 34 | €3.6m | 95 | 85 |
| 4 | Kenan Yıldızsimilar↗ | Juventus | 21 | €72m | 95 | 85 |
| 5 | Iago Aspassimilar↗ | Celta Vigo | 39 | €1.5m | 94 | 88 |
| 6 | Endricksimilar↗ | Real Madrid | 20 | €42m | 94 | 84 |
| 7 | Fermín Lópezsimilar↗ | FC Barcelona | 23 | €103m | 94 | 83 |
| 8 | Cole Palmersimilar↗ | Chelsea | 24 | €92m | 94 | 85 |
| 9 | Francisco Conceiçãosimilar↗ | Juventus | 24 | €28m | 94 | 84 |
| 10 | Rafael Leãosimilar↗ | AC Milan | 27 | €48m | 94 | 84 |
| 11 | Romano Schmidsimilar↗ | Frosinone | 26 | €17m | 93 | 84 |
| 12 | Eliesse Ben Seghirsimilar↗ | Bayer 04 Leverkusen | 21 | €21m | 93 | 84 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Paulo Dybala
≈ 100% Paulo Dybala · strong: Sofascore rating, Successful dribbles · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Successful dribbles /90, Key passes /90
≈ 100% Paulo Dybala · strong: Accurate crosses, Key passes · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Key passes /90, Big chances created /90
≈ 100% Paulo Dybala · strong: Key passes, Touches · low reliability
Strengths: Key passes /90, Touches /90, Successful dribbles /90
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to Paulo Dybala?
Statistically, Xavi Simons (Tottenham Hotspur) is the closest look-alike to Paulo Dybala — a 86/100 profile match (96/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
Who is the best replacement for Paulo Dybala?
By Doppel's fit score, Xavi Simons (Tottenham Hotspur) is the closest profile to Paulo Dybala, with a 86/100 overall match. Florian Thauvin and Isco are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Paulo Dybala?
Yes. Iago Aspas (Celta Vigo) plays a similar attacking midfielder role and rates 88/100 at roughly €1.5m.
How does Doppel find players similar to Paulo Dybala?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Paulo Dybala's 2025/26 season, then ranks attacking midfielders across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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