Players like Benjamin Pavard
CB/RBInter · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitBenjamin Pavard's profile ↗
The players most similar to Benjamin Pavard are Dean Huijsen, Lukas Kübler, Lewis Schouten. Doppel rates Dean Huijsen (Real Madrid) a 83/100 overall match — 92/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Lewis Schouten scores 83/100 at about €700k. Data as of October 2026.
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Benjamin Pavard is a versatile ball-playing defender, excelling in both centre-back and right-back roles. Despite a Sofascore rating in the bottom 39% of his peers, he stands out with exceptional accuracy in final-third passes and the ability to create big chances, showcasing his playmaking skills from the back. However, his injury history raises concerns about durability, as he has missed significant game time over the last three seasons.
Strengths: Accurate final-third passes, Touches, Big chances created. Availability: 26 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Benjamin Pavard
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dean Huijsensimilar↗ | Real Madrid | 21 | €66m | 92 | 83 |
| 2 | Lukas Küblersimilar↗ | SC Freiburg | 34 | €1.5m | 91 | 83 |
| 3 | Lewis Schoutensimilar↗ | AZ Alkmaar | 22 | €700k | 91 | 83 |
| 4 | Giovanni Di Lorenzosimilar↗ | SSC Napoli | 33 | €6.8m | 90 | 82 |
| 5 | Jordan Tezesimilar↗ | AS Monaco | 27 | €16m | 90 | 83 |
| 6 | Konstantinos Koulierakissimilar↗ | VfL Wolfsburg | 23 | €24m | 89 | 83 |
| 7 | Eric Smithsimilar↗ | FC St. Pauli | 29 | €5.3m | 89 | 83 |
| 8 | Jeffrey Gouweleeuwsimilar↗ | FC Augsburg | 35 | €1.0m | 89 | 83 |
| 9 | Matthias Gintersimilar↗ | SC Freiburg | 32 | €4.8m | 88 | 82 |
| 10 | Tiago Esgaiosimilar↗ | FC Arouca | 31 | €1.0m | 88 | 84 |
| 11 | Silvan Widmersimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 33 | €700k | 88 | 82 |
| 12 | Odin Luras Bjørtuftsimilar↗ | Bodø/Glimt | 28 | €4.1m | 87 | 83 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Benjamin Pavard
≈ 100% Benjamin Pavard · strong: Clearances, Accurate long balls · low reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Accurate long balls /90, Sofascore rating
≈ 100% Benjamin Pavard · strong: Non-penalty goals, Tackles + interceptions · medium reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Tackles + interceptions /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90)
≈ 100% Benjamin Pavard · strong: Accurate long balls, Possession won in att. third · medium reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Possession won in att. third /90, Big chances created /90
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to Benjamin Pavard?
Statistically, Dean Huijsen (Real Madrid) is the closest look-alike to Benjamin Pavard — a 83/100 profile match (92/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
Who is the best replacement for Benjamin Pavard?
By Doppel's fit score, Dean Huijsen (Real Madrid) is the closest profile to Benjamin Pavard, with a 83/100 overall match. Lukas Kübler and Lewis Schouten are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Benjamin Pavard?
Yes. Lewis Schouten (AZ Alkmaar) plays a similar centre back role and rates 83/100 at roughly €700k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Benjamin Pavard?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Benjamin Pavard'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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