Players like Pierre Kalulu
CB/RBJuventus · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitPierre Kalulu's profile ↗
The players most similar to Pierre Kalulu are Ridle Baku, Pavel Kadeřábek, Davide Bartesaghi. Doppel rates Ridle Baku (RB Leipzig) a 87/100 overall match — 91/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Pavel Kadeřábek scores 87/100 at about €900k. Data as of July 2026.
12 players most similar to Pierre Kalulu
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ridle Bakusimilar↗ | RB Leipzig | 27 | €13m | 91 | 87 |
| 2 | Pavel Kadeřábeksimilar↗ | TSG Hoffenheim | 31 | €900k | 90 | 87 |
| 3 | Davide Bartesaghisimilar↗ | AC Milan | 20 | €20m | 92 | 86 |
| 4 | Javier Hernándezsimilar↗ | Cádiz | 25 | €1.9m | 89 | 86 |
| 5 | João Cancelosimilar↗ | FC Barcelona | 29 | €8.6m | 90 | 86 |
| 6 | Przemysław Frankowskisimilar↗ | RC Lens | 28 | €6.5m | 90 | 85 |
| 7 | Kieran Trippiersimilar↗ | Newcastle United | 33 | €1.4m | 91 | 85 |
| 8 | Yan Coutosimilar↗ | Girona FC | 21 | €18m | 89 | 85 |
| 9 | Óscar de Marcossimilar↗ | Athletic Club | 34 | €700k* | 95 | 85 |
| 10 | Lucas Vázquezsimilar↗ | Real Madrid | 33 | €1.6m | 91 | 85 |
| 11 | Fodé Doucourésimilar↗ | Le Havre | 24 | €1.9m | 87 | 85 |
| 12 | Ruben Aguilarsimilar↗ | RC Lens | 30 | €2.7m | 92 | 85 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Pierre Kalulu
≈ 100% Pierre Kalulu · strong: xG + xA, Big chances created · low reliability
Strengths: xG + xA /90, Big chances created /90, Key passes /90
≈ 100% Pierre Kalulu · strong: xG + xA, Big chances created · low reliability
Strengths: xG + xA /90, Big chances created /90, Key passes /90
≈ 100% Pierre Kalulu · strong: Accurate crosses, Key passes · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Key passes /90, xG + xA /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Pierre Kalulu?
By Doppel's fit score, Ridle Baku (RB Leipzig) is the closest profile to Pierre Kalulu, with a 87/100 overall match. Pavel Kadeřábek and Davide Bartesaghi are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Pierre Kalulu?
Yes. Pavel Kadeřábek (TSG Hoffenheim) plays a similar centre back role and rates 87/100 at roughly €900k.
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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