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, Danilho Doekhi, Nick Viergever. 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 October 2026.
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Raphaël Varane is a commanding aerial presence and a defensive stalwart, excelling as a positional ball-playing centre-back. With an elite rating in aerial duels and strong clearance metrics, he showcases remarkable reliability and consistency, making him a top performer in his role. While his attacking contributions are limited, his ability to win possession in the attacking third adds valuable support to his team's build-up play. Varane's durability is a notable asset, having missed only a few games over the last three seasons.
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Clearances, xG + xA. Availability: 17 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Raphaël Varane
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Konstantinos Mavropanossimilar↗ | West Ham United | 29 | €20m | 92 | 82 |
| 2 | Danilho Doekhisimilar↗ | Lazio | 28 | €14m | 89 | 83 |
| 3 | Nick Viergeversimilar↗ | PEC Zwolle | 37 | €300k | 89 | 84 |
| 4 | Axel Disasisimilar↗ | Crystal Palace | 28 | €16m | 89 | 83 |
| 5 | Gustaf Lagerbielkesimilar↗ | Sporting Braga | 26 | €10m | 89 | 82 |
| 6 | Robin Hranáčsimilar↗ | TSG Hoffenheim | 26 | €11m | 89 | 82 |
| 7 | Miguel Nóbregasimilar↗ | Vitória SC | 26 | €400k | 89 | 84 |
| 8 | Kike Salassimilar↗ | Sevilla | 24 | €15m | 89 | 82 |
| 9 | Antoine Mendysimilar↗ | Nice | 22 | €9.7m | 89 | 83 |
| 10 | Philipp Sandersimilar↗ | Borussia M'gladbach | 28 | €4.2m | 88 | 84 |
| 11 | Leo Østigårdsimilar↗ | Genoa | 27 | €14m | 88 | 82 |
| 12 | Juan Foythsimilar↗ | Villarreal | 28 | €8.6m | 88 | 82 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Raphaël Varane
≈ 100% Raphaël Varane · strong: Clearances, Shots · low reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Shots /90, Non-penalty goals /90
≈ 100% Raphaël Varane · strong: Shots, Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Aerial duels won /90, Duels won /90
≈ 100% Raphaël Varane · strong: xG + xA, Non-penalty goals · low reliability
Strengths: xG + xA /90, Non-penalty goals /90, Accurate final-third passes /90
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to Raphaël Varane?
Statistically, Konstantinos Mavropanos (West Ham United) is the closest look-alike to Raphaël Varane — a 82/100 profile match (92/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
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. Danilho Doekhi and Nick Viergever are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Raphaël Varane?
Yes. Nick Viergever (PEC Zwolle) 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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