Players like Raúl Asencio
CBReal Madrid · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitRaúl Asencio's profile ↗
The players most similar to Raúl Asencio are Taylor Harwood-Bellis, Odin Luras Bjørtuft, Florian Lejeune. Doppel rates Taylor Harwood-Bellis (Southampton) a 85/100 overall match — 94/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Craig Forsyth scores 84/100 at about €100k. Data as of September 2026.
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Raúl Asencio is a dynamic, goal-scoring centre-back who excels in contributing to the attack, evidenced by his impressive non-penalty goals and finishing abilities. With a Sofascore rating in the top 35% of his peers, he showcases a blend of offensive threat and solid defensive capabilities, making him a valuable asset in both boxes. While his tackling and aerial duels could see improvement, his reliability on the pitch—missing only eight games in three seasons—underscores his durability and consistency.
Strengths: Non-penalty goals, Touches, Shots. Availability: 8 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Raúl Asencio
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Taylor Harwood-Bellissimilar↗ | Southampton | 24 | €22m | 94 | 85 |
| 2 | Odin Luras Bjørtuftsimilar↗ | Bodø/Glimt | 28 | €4.1m | 93 | 88 |
| 3 | Florian Lejeunesimilar↗ | Rayo Vallecano | 35 | €1.7m | 92 | 83 |
| 4 | André Ramalhosimilar↗ | PSV Eindhoven | 34 | €800k | 91 | 84 |
| 5 | Craig Forsythsimilar↗ | Derby County | 37 | €100k | 90 | 84 |
| 6 | Dean Huijsensimilar↗ | Bournemouth | 21 | €66m | 90 | 83 |
| 7 | Lewis Schoutensimilar↗ | Excelsior | 22 | €700k | 90 | 84 |
| 8 | Matthias Gintersimilar↗ | SC Freiburg | 32 | €4.8m | 90 | 84 |
| 9 | Tommaso Cassandrosimilar↗ | Catanzaro | 26 | €2.1m | 90 | 85 |
| 10 | Maik Nawrockisimilar↗ | Hannover 96 | 25 | €1.4m | 89 | 84 |
| 11 | Jarell Quansahsimilar↗ | Bayer 04 Leverkusen | 23 | €48m | 89 | 83 |
| 12 | Danny Bakkersimilar↗ | SC Telstar | 31 | €500k | 89 | 85 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Raúl Asencio
≈ 100% Raúl Asencio · strong: Sofascore rating, Non-penalty goals · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Non-penalty goals /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90)
≈ 100% Raúl Asencio · strong: Sofascore rating, Accurate final-third passes · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Accurate final-third passes /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Raúl Asencio · strong: Shots, Accurate long balls · low reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Accurate long balls /90, Possession won in att. third /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Raúl Asencio?
By Doppel's fit score, Taylor Harwood-Bellis (Southampton) is the closest profile to Raúl Asencio, with a 85/100 overall match. Odin Luras Bjørtuft and Florian Lejeune are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Raúl Asencio?
Yes. Craig Forsyth (Derby County) plays a similar centre back role and rates 84/100 at roughly €100k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Raúl Asencio?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Raúl Asencio'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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