Players like Benjamin Pavard
CB/RBOlympique de Marseille · 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 (Bournemouth) 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 September 2026.
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Benjamin Pavard is a versatile ball-playing defender, excelling in both centre-back and right-back roles. With a Sofascore rating in the top 44% of his peers, he showcases impressive accuracy in final-third passes and a high volume of touches, making him a key contributor to build-up play. While he has faced some injury challenges, his ability to create big chances and win possession in the attacking third highlights his value on the pitch.
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↗ | Bournemouth | 21 | €66m | 92 | 83 |
| 2 | Lukas Küblersimilar↗ | SC Freiburg | 34 | €1.5m | 91 | 83 |
| 3 | Lewis Schoutensimilar↗ | Excelsior | 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 best replacement for Benjamin Pavard?
By Doppel's fit score, Dean Huijsen (Bournemouth) 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 (Excelsior) 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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