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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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
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Konstantinos Mavropanossimilar↗ | West Ham United | 29 | €20m | 92 | 82 |
| 2 | Ethan Pinnocksimilar↗ | Brentford | 33 | €2.8m | 90 | 82 |
| 3 | Danilho Doekhisimilar↗ | 1. FC Union Berlin | 28 | €14m | 89 | 83 |
| 4 | Nick Viergeversimilar↗ | FC Utrecht | 37 | €300k | 89 | 84 |
| 5 | Gustaf Lagerbielkesimilar↗ | Sporting Braga | 26 | €10m | 89 | 82 |
| 6 | Robin Hranáčsimilar↗ | TSG Hoffenheim | 26 | €11m | 89 | 82 |
| 7 | Miguel Nóbregasimilar↗ | Rio Ave | 26 | €400k | 89 | 84 |
| 8 | Antoine Mendysimilar↗ | Nice | 22 | €9.7m | 89 | 83 |
| 9 | Kike Salassimilar↗ | Sevilla | 24 | €15m | 89 | 82 |
| 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: Aerial duels won, Duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Duels won /90, Clearances /90
≈ 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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