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Players like Raphaël Varane

CBManchester United · 2023/24 · ranked by tactical + market fitRaphaël Varane's profile ↗

The players most similar to Raphaël Varane are Konstantinos Mavropanos, Ethan Pinnock, Danilho Doekhi. Doppel rates Konstantinos Mavropanos (West Ham United) a 82/100 overall match — 92/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Nick Viergever scores 84/100 at about €300k. Data as of September 2026.

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About Raphaël Varane

Raphaël Varane is a commanding aerial defender who excels in disrupting opposition attacks and winning duels, making him an elite presence in the defensive line. With a top 44% Sofascore rating among his peers, he showcases remarkable reliability and leadership, evidenced by his impressive clearance rate and ability to regain possession in advanced areas. While his attacking contributions are limited, his durability over the past three seasons highlights his importance to Manchester United's backline.

Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Clearances, xG + xA. Availability: 17 games missed in the last 3 seasons.

12 players most similar to Raphaël Varane

#PlayerClubAgeValueTacticalOverall
1Konstantinos Mavropanossimilar↗West Ham United29€20m9282
2Ethan Pinnocksimilar↗Brentford33€2.8m9082
3Danilho Doekhisimilar↗1. FC Union Berlin28€14m8983
4Nick Viergeversimilar↗FC Utrecht37€300k8984
5Gustaf Lagerbielkesimilar↗Sporting Braga26€10m8982
6Robin Hranáčsimilar↗TSG Hoffenheim26€11m8982
7Miguel Nóbregasimilar↗Rio Ave26€400k8984
8Antoine Mendysimilar↗Nice22€9.7m8983
9Kike Salassimilar↗Sevilla24€15m8982
10Philipp Sandersimilar↗Borussia M'gladbach28€4.2m8884
11Leo Østigårdsimilar↗Genoa27€14m8882
12Juan Foythsimilar↗Villarreal28€8.6m8882

* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons

Why these players match Raphaël Varane

1. Konstantinos MavropanosWest Ham United82/100

≈ 100% Raphaël Varane · strong: Clearances, Shots · low reliability

Strengths: Clearances /90, Shots /90, Non-penalty goals /90

2. Ethan PinnockBrentford82/100

≈ 100% Raphaël Varane · strong: Aerial duels won, Duels won · low reliability

Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Duels won /90, Clearances /90

3. Danilho Doekhi1. FC Union Berlin83/100

≈ 100% Raphaël Varane · strong: Shots, Aerial duels won · low reliability

Strengths: Shots /90, Aerial duels won /90, Duels won /90

FAQ

Who is the best replacement for Raphaël Varane?

By Doppel's fit score, Konstantinos Mavropanos (West Ham United) is the closest profile to Raphaël Varane, with a 82/100 overall match. Ethan Pinnock and Danilho Doekhi are the next best fits.

Is there a cheaper alternative to Raphaël Varane?

Yes. Nick Viergever (FC Utrecht) plays a similar centre back role and rates 84/100 at roughly €300k.

How does Doppel find players similar to Raphaël Varane?

Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Raphaël Varane's 2023/24 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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