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 September 2026.
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Pau Navarro is a robust defensive stalwart, excelling as a centre-back/right-back with a tenacious playing style. Despite a Sofascore rating placing him in the bottom 19% of his positional peers, his impressive tackle and interception stats highlight his elite defensive instincts, ranking in the top 3% for tackles per 90 minutes. With remarkable durability, missing only 2 games in three seasons, Navarro is a reliable presence on the pitch, though his attacking contributions remain minimal.
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↗ | Juve Stabia | 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↗ | Girona FC | 23 | €11m | 80 | 78 |
| 8 | Rio Hillensimilar↗ | NAC Breda | 23 | €700k | 80 | 77 |
| 9 | Siebe Horemanssimilar↗ | Excelsior | 28 | €2.9m | 80 | 76 |
| 10 | Syb Van Ottelesimilar↗ | Fortuna Sittard | 24 | €600k | 80 | 76 |
| 11 | Chris Richardssimilar↗ | Crystal Palace | 26 | €25m | 79 | 76 |
| 12 | Ozan Kabaksimilar↗ | TSG Hoffenheim | 26 | €15m | 79 | 76 |
* 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 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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