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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 dominant aerial presence and a commanding centre-back, excelling in defensive contributions with elite stats in aerial duels and clearances. With a Sofascore rating placing him in the top 44% of his peers, he showcases reliability and composure, making him a cornerstone of Manchester United's defense. While not known for his attacking play, his ability to win possession high up the pitch adds an extra layer to his defensive game; Varane is durable, missing only 17 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

#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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