Players like José Luis Palomino
CB/LBCA Talleres · 2024/25 · ranked by tactical + market fitJosé Luis Palomino's profile ↗
The players most similar to José Luis Palomino are Juan Rodríguez, Thalisson, Kaiky Naves. Doppel rates Juan Rodríguez (Cagliari) a 78/100 overall match — 91/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Thalisson scores 77/100 at about €700k. Data as of October 2026.
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José Luis Palomino is a robust, aggressive defender excelling in tackles and interceptions, showcasing elite anticipation and defensive awareness. While his overall quality ranks in the lower percentile, his ability to contribute offensively with non-penalty goals and accurate long balls adds a unique dimension to his game. However, his injury history raises concerns about reliability, impacting his availability on the pitch.
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions, Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Non-penalty goals. Availability: 19 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to José Luis Palomino
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Juan Rodríguezsimilar↗ | Cagliari | 21 | €9.4m | 91 | 78 |
| 2 | Thalissonsimilar↗ | Gençlerbirliği | 28 | €700k | 90 | 77 |
| 3 | Kaiky Navessimilar↗ | FC Alverca | 24 | €3.8m | 88 | 78 |
| 4 | Santiago Buenosimilar↗ | Wolverhampton | 28 | €9.2m | 88 | 81 |
| 5 | Leo Greimlsimilar↗ | NAC Breda | 25 | €800k | 88 | 79 |
| 6 | Konstantinos Mavropanossimilar↗ | West Ham United | 29 | €20m | 88 | 78 |
| 7 | Eric Diersimilar↗ | AS Monaco | 32 | €3.6m | 86 | 77 |
| 8 | Tiago Gabrielsimilar↗ | Lecce | 22 | €15m | 85 | 80 |
| 9 | Justin De Haassimilar↗ | Valencia | 26 | €7.7m | 84 | 77 |
| 10 | Leo Østigårdsimilar↗ | Genoa | 27 | €14m | 83 | 78 |
| 11 | Dean Huijsensimilar↗ | Real Madrid | 21 | €66m | 83 | 78 |
| 12 | Emmanuel Kakousimilar↗ | Cercle Brugge | 21 | €2.2m | 83 | 77 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match José Luis Palomino
≈ 100% José Luis Palomino · strong: Tackles + interceptions, Clearances · medium reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90, Clearances /90, Non-penalty goals /90
≈ 100% José Luis Palomino · low reliability
≈ 100% José Luis Palomino · strong: Accurate long balls, Tackles + interceptions · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Tackles + interceptions /90, Clearances /90
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to José Luis Palomino?
Statistically, Juan Rodríguez (Cagliari) is the closest look-alike to José Luis Palomino — a 78/100 profile match (91/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
Who is the best replacement for José Luis Palomino?
By Doppel's fit score, Juan Rodríguez (Cagliari) is the closest profile to José Luis Palomino, with a 78/100 overall match. Thalisson and Kaiky Naves are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to José Luis Palomino?
Yes. Thalisson (Gençlerbirliği) plays a similar centre back role and rates 77/100 at roughly €700k.
How does Doppel find players similar to José Luis Palomino?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from José Luis Palomino's 2024/25 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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