Players like Pol Lirola
RB/RMNo team · 2024/25 · ranked by tactical + market fitPol Lirola's profile ↗
The players most similar to Pol Lirola are David Hrnčár, Kyriani Sabbe, Tiago Esgaio. Doppel rates David Hrnčár (FCV Dender) a 86/100 overall match — 90/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, David Hrnčár scores 86/100 at about €500k. Data as of October 2026.
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Pol Lirola is a dynamic right-back with an attacking mindset, excelling in contributing to the forward play with impressive non-penalty goal stats and a knack for winning possession in the attacking third. Despite a Sofascore rating placing him in the bottom 15% of his peers, his finishing ability and accuracy with long balls highlight his potential to influence matches. With only 15 games missed in the last three seasons, he proves to be a durable asset for any side looking for a reliable, attack-minded defender.
Strengths: Non-penalty goals, Possession won in att. third, Finishing (npG − npxG /90). Availability: 15 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Pol Lirola
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | David Hrnčársimilar↗ | FCV Dender | 29 | €500k | 90 | 86 |
| 2 | Kyriani Sabbesimilar↗ | Club Brugge KV | 21 | €7.7m | 89 | 85 |
| 3 | Tiago Esgaiosimilar↗ | FC Arouca | 31 | €1.0m | 88 | 82 |
| 4 | Marcos Llorentesimilar↗ | Atlético Madrid | 31 | €21m | 88 | 81 |
| 5 | Benoit Nyssensimilar↗ | SV Zulte Waregem | 29 | €600k | 88 | 80 |
| 6 | Joshua Brenetsimilar↗ | Kayserispor | 32 | €900k | 87 | 81 |
| 7 | Samuele Birindellisimilar↗ | Monza | 27 | €2.4m | 87 | 82 |
| 8 | Alessandro Capellisimilar↗ | Padova | 29 | €500k | 86 | 80 |
| 9 | Yukinari Sugawarasimilar↗ | Cagliari | 26 | €5.0m | 85 | 83 |
| 10 | Lutsharel Geertruidasimilar↗ | PSV Eindhoven | 26 | €22m | 85 | 82 |
| 11 | Nayel Mehssatousimilar↗ | Standard Liège | 24 | €1.5m | 85 | 81 |
| 12 | Anton Gaaeisimilar↗ | AFC Ajax | 24 | €4.8m | 85 | 82 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Pol Lirola
≈ 100% Pol Lirola · strong: Accurate crosses, Key passes · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Key passes /90, Non-penalty goals /90
≈ 100% Pol Lirola · strong: Accurate final-third passes, Finishing (npG − npxG · medium reliability
Strengths: Accurate final-third passes /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Touches /90
≈ 100% Pol Lirola · strong: Aerial duels won, Aerial duels won % · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Aerial duels won %, Non-penalty goals /90
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to Pol Lirola?
Statistically, David Hrnčár (FCV Dender) is the closest look-alike to Pol Lirola — a 86/100 profile match (90/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
Who is the best replacement for Pol Lirola?
By Doppel's fit score, David Hrnčár (FCV Dender) is the closest profile to Pol Lirola, with a 86/100 overall match. Kyriani Sabbe and Tiago Esgaio are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Pol Lirola?
Yes. David Hrnčár (FCV Dender) plays a similar right back role and rates 86/100 at roughly €500k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Pol Lirola?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Pol Lirola's 2024/25 season, then ranks right backs across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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