Players like José Luis Palomino
CB/LBCagliari · 2024/25 · ranked by tactical + market fitJosé Luis Palomino's profile ↗
The players most similar to José Luis Palomino are Santiago Bueno, Martin Frese, John Brooks. Doppel rates Santiago Bueno (Wolverhampton) a 78/100 overall match — 85/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, John Brooks scores 78/100 at about €200k. Data as of July 2026.
12 players most similar to José Luis Palomino
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Santiago Buenosimilar↗ | Wolverhampton | 27 | €9.2m | 85 | 78 |
| 2 | Martin Fresesimilar↗ | Hellas Verona | 27 | €2.7m | 79 | 78 |
| 3 | John Brookssimilar↗ | TSG Hoffenheim | 30 | €200k | 81 | 78 |
| 4 | Philipp Sandersimilar↗ | Borussia M'gladbach | 27 | €4.2m | 81 | 78 |
| 5 | Jubalsimilar↗ | Auxerre | 31 | €1.6m | 78 | 78 |
| 6 | Ozan Kabaksimilar↗ | TSG Hoffenheim | 23 | €15m | 80 | 76 |
| 7 | Mats Hummelssimilar↗ | Borussia Dortmund | 35 | €500k* | 78 | 76 |
| 8 | Maximilian Wöbersimilar↗ | Borussia M'gladbach | 25 | €2.7m | 83 | 76 |
| 9 | Max Geschwillsimilar↗ | Holstein Kiel | 23 | €800k | 81 | 76 |
| 10 | Tiago Gabrielsimilar↗ | Lecce | 21 | €15m | 81 | 76 |
| 11 | Dominik Kohrsimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 31 | €1.9m | 81 | 76 |
| 12 | Konstantinos Mavropanossimilar↗ | West Ham United | 28 | €20m | 86 | 76 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match José Luis Palomino
≈ 100% José Luis Palomino · strong: Non-penalty goals, Finishing (npG − npxG · low reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90)
≈ 100% José Luis Palomino · strong: Tackles + interceptions, Key passes · low reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90, Key passes /90, Accurate crosses /90
≈ 100% José Luis Palomino · strong: Accurate long balls, Clearances · medium reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Clearances /90, Aerial duels won %
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for José Luis Palomino?
By Doppel's fit score, Santiago Bueno (Wolverhampton) is the closest profile to José Luis Palomino, with a 78/100 overall match. Martin Frese and John Brooks are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to José Luis Palomino?
Yes. John Brooks (TSG Hoffenheim) plays a similar centre back role and rates 78/100 at roughly €200k.
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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