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 (RB Leipzig) 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 September 2026.
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Paulo Dybala is a creative attacking midfielder who thrives on playmaking and goal-scoring, showcasing elite qualities in his position with a Sofascore rating in the top 9%. With an impressive 13 goals and 9 assists this season, he excels at generating big chances and key passes, making him a pivotal figure in Roma's attack. While durability has been a concern, his vision and technical skills make him a constant threat in the final third.
Strengths: Key passes, Touches, Big chances created. 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↗ | RB Leipzig | 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↗ | Olympique Lyonnais | 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↗ | SV Werder Bremen | 26 | €17m | 93 | 86 |
| 12 | Adil Aouchichesimilar↗ | FC Schalke 04 | 24 | €3.8m | 93 | 85 |
* 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 best replacement for Paulo Dybala?
By Doppel's fit score, Xavi Simons (RB Leipzig) 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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