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 October 2026.
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Pierre Kalulu is a dynamic ball-playing centre-back who excels in contributing to his team's offensive play from the back. With a Sofascore rating in the top 39% of his positional peers, he stands out for his precision in the final third, ranking in the top 2% for both accurate passes and big chances created per 90 minutes. While he may struggle in aerial duels, his ability to impact the game creatively makes him a vital asset when fit, despite his injury history limiting his availability.
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↗ | AS Roma | 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↗ | AC Sparta Praha | 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 closest look-alike to Pierre Kalulu?
Statistically, Bart van Rooij (FC Twente) is the closest look-alike to Pierre Kalulu — a 86/100 profile match (94/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
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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