Players like Balthazar Pierret
CM/CDMNantes · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitBalthazar Pierret's profile ↗
The players most similar to Balthazar Pierret are Daniel Requena, Duccio Degli Innocenti, Matias Galarza. Doppel rates Daniel Requena (Levante UD) a 83/100 overall match — 93/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Thiago Ojeda scores 79/100 at about €600k. Data as of October 2026.
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Balthazar Pierret is a robust defensive midfielder who excels in breaking up play and controlling the tempo from deep. With a Sofascore rating in the top 12% of his peers, he showcases impressive accuracy with long balls and strong aerial presence, making him a reliable anchor for Nantes. While his creative output isn't his strong suit, his ability to win duels and maintain durability through a season makes him a valuable asset, despite some injury concerns in his career.
Strengths: Accurate long balls, Aerial duels won, Sofascore rating. Availability: 30 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Balthazar Pierret
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Daniel Requenasimilar↗ | Levante UD | 22 | €1.0m | 93 | 83 |
| 2 | Duccio Degli Innocentisimilar↗ | Empoli | 23 | €1.3m | 92 | 80 |
| 3 | Matias Galarzasimilar↗ | CA Talleres | 24 | €5.0m | 92 | 81 |
| 4 | Ezechiel Banzuzisimilar↗ | RB Leipzig | 21 | €17m | 91 | 79 |
| 5 | Jandro Orellanasimilar↗ | Estoril Praia | 26 | €1.0m | 89 | 79 |
| 6 | Noah Mbambasimilar↗ | Lorient | 21 | €1.8m | 89 | 80 |
| 7 | Thiago Ojedasimilar↗ | Cultural Leonesa | 23 | €600k | 89 | 79 |
| 8 | Jocelyn Jannehsimilar↗ | Bastia | 24 | €800k | 88 | 80 |
| 9 | Abdoulaye Tourésimilar↗ | Le Havre | 32 | €2.4m | 88 | 82 |
| 10 | Lewis Mileysimilar↗ | Newcastle United | 20 | €27m | 88 | 79 |
| 11 | Mats Pannewigsimilar↗ | VfL Bochum 1848 | 22 | €2.9m | 87 | 79 |
| 12 | Beñat Gerenabarrenasimilar↗ | Athletic Club | 23 | €1.0m | 86 | 79 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Balthazar Pierret
≈ 100% Balthazar Pierret · strong: Aerial duels won, Duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Duels won /90, Aerial duels won %
≈ 100% Balthazar Pierret · strong: Aerial duels won %, Successful dribbles · medium reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Successful dribbles /90, Accurate long balls /90
≈ 100% Balthazar Pierret · strong: Duels won, Successful dribbles · low reliability
Strengths: Duels won /90, Successful dribbles /90, Aerial duels won /90
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to Balthazar Pierret?
Statistically, Daniel Requena (Levante UD) is the closest look-alike to Balthazar Pierret — a 83/100 profile match (93/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
Who is the best replacement for Balthazar Pierret?
By Doppel's fit score, Daniel Requena (Levante UD) is the closest profile to Balthazar Pierret, with a 83/100 overall match. Duccio Degli Innocenti and Matias Galarza are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Balthazar Pierret?
Yes. Thiago Ojeda (Cultural Leonesa) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 79/100 at roughly €600k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Balthazar Pierret?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Balthazar Pierret's 2025/26 season, then ranks central midfielders across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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