Players like Botond Balogh
CBParma · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitBotond Balogh's profile ↗
The players most similar to Botond Balogh are Kevin Ehlers, David Robert Bates, Leo Greiml. Doppel rates Kevin Ehlers (Eintracht Braunschweig) a 80/100 overall match — 90/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Craig Forsyth scores 81/100 at about €100k. Data as of September 2026.
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Botond Balogh is a robust, defensive-minded centre-back who excels in disrupting opposition attacks and clearing danger, evidenced by his top-tier clearance rate. While his overall quality sits below the elite threshold, he showcases strong tackling and interception skills, making him a reliable presence at the back. With only nine games missed over the last three seasons, he demonstrates durability and consistency, proving to be a dependable option for Parma in the Serie B.
Strengths: Clearances, Possession won in att. third, Tackles + interceptions. Availability: 9 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Botond Balogh
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kevin Ehlerssimilar↗ | Eintracht Braunschweig | 25 | €1.0m | 90 | 80 |
| 2 | David Robert Batessimilar↗ | KV Mechelen | 30 | €1.9m | 89 | 81 |
| 3 | Leo Greimlsimilar↗ | NAC Breda | 25 | €800k | 88 | 82 |
| 4 | Lloyd Jonessimilar↗ | Charlton Athletic | 31 | €1.1m | 87 | 81 |
| 5 | Lewis Schoutensimilar↗ | Excelsior | 22 | €700k | 87 | 83 |
| 6 | Matthew Pollocksimilar↗ | Watford | 25 | €2.2m | 87 | 80 |
| 7 | Santiago Buenosimilar↗ | Wolverhampton | 28 | €9.2m | 86 | 81 |
| 8 | Craig Forsythsimilar↗ | Derby County | 37 | €100k | 86 | 81 |
| 9 | Leo Østigårdsimilar↗ | Genoa | 27 | €14m | 86 | 80 |
| 10 | Mike Van der Hoornsimilar↗ | FC Utrecht | 34 | €800k | 85 | 80 |
| 11 | Jake Coopersimilar↗ | Millwall | 31 | €1.7m | 85 | 82 |
| 12 | Aiham Ousousimilar↗ | RC Sporting Charleroi | 26 | €2.8m | 85 | 80 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Botond Balogh
≈ 100% Botond Balogh · low reliability
≈ 100% Botond Balogh · strong: Sofascore rating, Accurate long balls · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Accurate long balls /90
≈ 100% Botond Balogh · strong: Clearances, Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Aerial duels won /90, Duels won /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Botond Balogh?
By Doppel's fit score, Kevin Ehlers (Eintracht Braunschweig) is the closest profile to Botond Balogh, with a 80/100 overall match. David Robert Bates and Leo Greiml are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Botond Balogh?
Yes. Craig Forsyth (Derby County) plays a similar centre back role and rates 81/100 at roughly €100k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Botond Balogh?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Botond Balogh's 2025/26 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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