Players like Raphaël Varane
CBManchester United · 2023/24 · ranked by tactical + market fitRaphaël Varane's profile ↗
The players most similar to Raphaël Varane are Isaak Touré, Adrián de la Fuente, Jubal. Doppel rates Isaak Touré (Lorient) a 85/100 overall match — 87/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, John Brooks scores 82/100 at about €200k. Data as of July 2026.
12 players most similar to Raphaël Varane
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Isaak Tourésimilar↗ | Lorient | 20 | €1.3m | 87 | 85 |
| 2 | Adrián de la Fuentesimilar↗ | Levante UD | 26 | €4.1m | 83 | 84 |
| 3 | Jubalsimilar↗ | Auxerre | 31 | €1.6m | 86 | 84 |
| 4 | Ivan Ordetssimilar↗ | VfL Bochum 1848 | 31 | €700k | 87 | 83 |
| 5 | Charlie Cresswellsimilar↗ | Toulouse | 22 | €24m | 87 | 82 |
| 6 | Philipp Sandersimilar↗ | Borussia M'gladbach | 27 | €4.2m | 85 | 82 |
| 7 | John Brookssimilar↗ | TSG Hoffenheim | 30 | €200k | 85 | 82 |
| 8 | Danilho Doekhisimilar↗ | 1. FC Union Berlin | 27 | €14m | 87 | 81 |
| 9 | Jeffrey Gouweleeuwsimilar↗ | FC Augsburg | 33 | €1.0m | 86 | 81 |
| 10 | Jacobo Ramónsimilar↗ | Como | 20 | €32m | 83 | 81 |
| 11 | Kevin Dikssimilar↗ | Borussia M'gladbach | 29 | €4.8m | 85 | 81 |
| 12 | Samuel Gigotsimilar↗ | Olympique de Marseille | 30 | €1.1m | 86 | 81 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Raphaël Varane
≈ 100% Raphaël Varane · strong: Aerial duels won %, xG + xA · medium reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, xG + xA /90, Successful dribbles /90
≈ 100% Raphaël Varane · strong: Accurate long balls, Shots · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Shots /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Raphaël Varane · strong: Sofascore rating, xG + xA · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, xG + xA /90, Shots /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Raphaël Varane?
By Doppel's fit score, Isaak Touré (Lorient) is the closest profile to Raphaël Varane, with a 85/100 overall match. Adrián de la Fuente and Jubal are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Raphaël Varane?
Yes. John Brooks (TSG Hoffenheim) plays a similar centre back role and rates 82/100 at roughly €200k.
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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