Players like Pol Lirola
RB/RMHellas Verona · 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 September 2026.
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Pol Lirola is a dynamic right-back with attacking instincts, excelling in contributing goals and winning possession in the final third. Despite a Sofascore rating placing him in the bottom 15% of his positional peers, his ability to find the net and deliver accurate long balls showcases his offensive prowess. With only 15 games missed over the past three seasons, Lirola demonstrates durability and reliability, making him a valuable asset in the attacking phases of play.
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 | Konrad Laimersimilar↗ | FC Bayern München | 29 | €31m | 87 | 80 |
| 7 | Joshua Brenetsimilar↗ | FC Twente | 32 | €900k | 87 | 81 |
| 8 | Samuele Birindellisimilar↗ | Monza | 27 | €2.4m | 87 | 82 |
| 9 | Alessandro Capellisimilar↗ | Padova | 29 | €500k | 86 | 80 |
| 10 | Yukinari Sugawarasimilar↗ | AZ Alkmaar | 26 | €5.0m | 85 | 83 |
| 11 | Nayel Mehssatousimilar↗ | KV Kortrijk | 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), Non-penalty goals /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 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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