Players like Pierre Kalulu
CB/RBJuventus · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitPierre Kalulu's profile ↗
The players most similar to Pierre Kalulu are Bart van Rooij, Kyriani Sabbe, Malo Gusto. Doppel rates Bart van Rooij (FC Twente) a 86/100 overall match — 94/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Kieran Trippier scores 87/100 at about €1.4m. Data as of September 2026.
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Pierre Kalulu is a dynamic ball-playing centre-back/right-back known for his exceptional passing ability and creativity from the backline. With a Sofascore rating in the top 36% of his positional peers, he excels in delivering accurate final-third passes and generating big chances, making him a vital asset in transition. However, his injury history has limited his availability, which could impact his contributions over the season.
Strengths: Accurate final-third passes, Big chances created, Key passes. Availability: 43 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Pierre Kalulu
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bart van Rooijsimilar↗ | FC Twente | 25 | €9.7m | 94 | 86 |
| 2 | Kyriani Sabbesimilar↗ | Club Brugge KV | 21 | €7.7m | 94 | 89 |
| 3 | Malo Gustosimilar↗ | Chelsea | 23 | €36m | 94 | 86 |
| 4 | João Cancelosimilar↗ | FC Barcelona | 32 | €8.6m | 94 | 86 |
| 5 | Kieran Trippiersimilar↗ | Newcastle United | 36 | €1.4m | 93 | 87 |
| 6 | Ridle Bakusimilar↗ | RB Leipzig | 28 | €13m | 93 | 87 |
| 7 | Rodrigo Pinheirosimilar↗ | Famalicão | 24 | €4.7m | 93 | 88 |
| 8 | Devyne Renschsimilar↗ | AFC Ajax | 23 | €7.9m | 93 | 86 |
| 9 | Femi Serikisimilar↗ | Sheffield United | 24 | €5.4m | 92 | 88 |
| 10 | Anton Gaaeisimilar↗ | AFC Ajax | 24 | €4.8m | 92 | 88 |
| 11 | Ki-Jana Hoeversimilar↗ | Stoke City | 24 | €3.3m | 92 | 87 |
| 12 | Ethan Galbraithsimilar↗ | Swansea City | 25 | €2.6m | 92 | 86 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Pierre Kalulu
≈ 100% Pierre Kalulu · strong: Key passes, Accurate crosses · low reliability
Strengths: Key passes /90, Accurate crosses /90, Sofascore rating
≈ 100% Pierre Kalulu · strong: Accurate final-third passes, xG + xA · medium reliability
Strengths: Accurate final-third passes /90, xG + xA /90, Big chances created /90
≈ 100% Pierre Kalulu · strong: Accurate final-third passes, Key passes · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate final-third passes /90, Key passes /90, Possession won in att. third /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Pierre Kalulu?
By Doppel's fit score, Bart van Rooij (FC Twente) is the closest profile to Pierre Kalulu, with a 86/100 overall match. Kyriani Sabbe and Malo Gusto are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Pierre Kalulu?
Yes. Kieran Trippier (Newcastle United) plays a similar centre back role and rates 87/100 at roughly €1.4m.
How does Doppel find players similar to Pierre Kalulu?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Pierre Kalulu'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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