Players like Tomás Palacios
CBEstudiantes de La Plata · 2026 · ranked by tactical + market fitTomás Palacios's profile ↗
The players most similar to Tomás Palacios are Gael Alonso, Pablo Ramón, Jesper Daland. Doppel rates Gael Alonso (FC Andorra) a 79/100 overall match — 89/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Giorgio Cittadini scores 77/100 at about €900k. Data as of July 2026.
About Tomás Palacios
Tomás Palacios is an aggressive front-foot centre-back renowned for his exceptional defensive acumen, evident in his top 1% Sofascore rating among peers. His ability to win duels and aerial battles makes him a formidable presence in the defensive third, while his impressive dribbling skills allow him to progress play effectively. However, his injury history poses a concern, having missed significant time over the past three seasons, which could impact his reliability on the pitch.
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Successful dribbles, Duels won. Availability: 21 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Tomás Palacios
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gael Alonsosimilar↗ | FC Andorra | 24 | €1.0m | 89 | 79 |
| 2 | Pablo Ramónsimilar↗ | Mirandés | 25 | €1.5m | 87 | 77 |
| 3 | Jesper Dalandsimilar↗ | Cercle Brugge | 26 | €1.6m | 87 | 77 |
| 4 | Yussif Saidusimilar↗ | Real Zaragoza | 21 | €1.0m | 87 | 77 |
| 5 | Matheus Araújosimilar↗ | Santa Clara | 25 | €3.4m | 86 | 79 |
| 6 | Giorgio Cittadinisimilar↗ | Frosinone | 24 | €900k | 85 | 77 |
| 7 | Kialonda Gasparsimilar↗ | CF Estrela Amadora | 29 | €2.9m | 84 | 78 |
| 8 | Davinson Sánchezsimilar↗ | Galatasaray | 30 | €17m | 84 | 77 |
| 9 | Ahmetcan Kaplansimilar↗ | NEC Nijmegen | 23 | €6.5m | 83 | 79 |
| 10 | Syb Van Ottelesimilar↗ | Fortuna Sittard | 24 | €600k | 83 | 80 |
| 11 | Teo Quinterosimilar↗ | Sparta Rotterdam | 27 | €1.2m | 81 | 78 |
| 12 | Emre Cansimilar↗ | Borussia Dortmund | 32 | €3.2m | 81 | 77 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Tomás Palacios
≈ 100% Tomás Palacios · strong: Sofascore rating, Clearances · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Clearances /90, Accurate long balls /90
≈ 100% Tomás Palacios · strong: Successful dribbles, Accurate crosses · low reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Accurate crosses /90
≈ 100% Tomás Palacios · strong: Aerial duels won, Duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Duels won /90, Successful dribbles /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Tomás Palacios?
By Doppel's fit score, Gael Alonso (FC Andorra) is the closest profile to Tomás Palacios, with a 79/100 overall match. Pablo Ramón and Jesper Daland are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Tomás Palacios?
Yes. Giorgio Cittadini (Frosinone) plays a similar centre back role and rates 77/100 at roughly €900k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Tomás Palacios?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Tomás Palacios's 2026 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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