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 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
| # | 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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