Players like Pau Navarro
CB/RBVillarreal · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitPau Navarro's profile ↗
The players most similar to Pau Navarro are Danilo Veiga, Luc Marijnissen, Marco Ruggero. Doppel rates Danilo Veiga (Lecce) a 77/100 overall match — 90/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Bebeto scores 78/100 at about €100k. Data as of October 2026.
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Pau Navarro is a tenacious, defensive-minded centre-back with a knack for disrupting opposition play. Despite his overall quality ranking in the bottom 19%, he excels in tackles, interceptions, and duels, showcasing his aggressive approach to defending. With only two games missed in three seasons, Navarro's durability makes him a reliable presence in any backline, though his attacking contributions are limited.
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions, Clearances, Duels won. Availability: 2 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Pau Navarro
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Danilo Veigasimilar↗ | Lecce | 24 | €2.4m | 90 | 77 |
| 2 | Luc Marijnissensimilar↗ | FCV Dender | 23 | €1.5m | 86 | 76 |
| 3 | Marco Ruggerosimilar↗ | Spezia | 26 | €900k | 85 | 76 |
| 4 | Yerson Mosquerasimilar↗ | Wolverhampton | 25 | €13m | 82 | 77 |
| 5 | Olivier Aertssensimilar↗ | PEC Zwolle | 22 | €600k | 81 | 78 |
| 6 | Bebetosimilar↗ | Tondela | 36 | €100k | 81 | 78 |
| 7 | Arnau Martínezsimilar↗ | Valencia | 23 | €11m | 80 | 77 |
| 8 | Rio Hillensimilar↗ | NAC Breda | 23 | €700k | 80 | 77 |
| 9 | Siebe Horemanssimilar↗ | FC Utrecht | 28 | €2.9m | 80 | 76 |
| 10 | Syb Van Ottelesimilar↗ | Fortuna Sittard | 24 | €600k | 80 | 76 |
| 11 | Ozan Kabaksimilar↗ | TSG Hoffenheim | 26 | €15m | 79 | 76 |
| 12 | Thierry Correiasimilar↗ | Venezia | 27 | €2.6m | 78 | 77 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Pau Navarro
≈ 100% Pau Navarro · strong: Duels won, Tackles + interceptions · low reliability
Strengths: Duels won /90, Tackles + interceptions /90, Accurate crosses /90
≈ 100% Pau Navarro · low reliability
≈ 100% Pau Navarro · low reliability
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to Pau Navarro?
Statistically, Danilo Veiga (Lecce) is the closest look-alike to Pau Navarro — a 77/100 profile match (90/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
Who is the best replacement for Pau Navarro?
By Doppel's fit score, Danilo Veiga (Lecce) is the closest profile to Pau Navarro, with a 77/100 overall match. Luc Marijnissen and Marco Ruggero are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Pau Navarro?
Yes. Bebeto (Tondela) plays a similar centre back role and rates 78/100 at roughly €100k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Pau Navarro?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Pau Navarro'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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