Players like David Affengruber
CBElche · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitDavid Affengruber's profile ↗
The players most similar to David Affengruber are Nordi Mukiele, Ozan Kabak, Ismaelo Ganiou. Doppel rates Nordi Mukiele (Sunderland) a 84/100 overall match — 94/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Syb Van Ottele scores 85/100 at about €600k. Data as of September 2026.
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David Affengruber is a composed ball-playing centre-back, showcasing his ability to contribute effectively in possession while maintaining defensive solidity. With a Sofascore rating in the top 17% of his positional peers, he excels at accurate final-third passing and consistently makes tackles and interceptions. His impressive durability, having missed only four games in three seasons, highlights his reliability as a key defensive asset for Elche.
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Accurate final-third passes, Touches. Availability: 4 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to David Affengruber
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nordi Mukielesimilar↗ | Sunderland | 29 | €15m | 94 | 84 |
| 2 | Ozan Kabaksimilar↗ | TSG Hoffenheim | 26 | €15m | 93 | 85 |
| 3 | Ismaelo Ganiousimilar↗ | RC Lens | 21 | €19m | 93 | 86 |
| 4 | Noahkai Bankssimilar↗ | FC Augsburg | 20 | €19m | 92 | 84 |
| 5 | Kervin Arriagasimilar↗ | Levante UD | 28 | €2.1m | 92 | 84 |
| 6 | Oumar Soletsimilar↗ | Udinese | 26 | €22m | 92 | 86 |
| 7 | Syb Van Ottelesimilar↗ | Fortuna Sittard | 24 | €600k | 92 | 85 |
| 8 | Fabian Schärsimilar↗ | Newcastle United | 35 | €3.9m | 91 | 83 |
| 9 | Florian Grillitschsimilar↗ | TSG Hoffenheim | 31 | €2.6m | 91 | 83 |
| 10 | James Tarkowskisimilar↗ | Everton | 34 | €5.2m | 91 | 83 |
| 11 | Jimmy Dunnesimilar↗ | Queens Park Rangers | 29 | €4.8m | 91 | 84 |
| 12 | Teo Quinterosimilar↗ | Sparta Rotterdam | 27 | €1.2m | 90 | 84 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match David Affengruber
≈ 100% David Affengruber · strong: Big chances created, Key passes · low reliability
Strengths: Big chances created /90, Key passes /90, Duels won /90
≈ 100% David Affengruber · strong: Non-penalty goals, Finishing (npG − npxG · low reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Tackles + interceptions /90
≈ 100% David Affengruber · strong: Non-penalty goals, Shots · medium reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Shots /90, Accurate final-third passes /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for David Affengruber?
By Doppel's fit score, Nordi Mukiele (Sunderland) is the closest profile to David Affengruber, with a 84/100 overall match. Ozan Kabak and Ismaelo Ganiou are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to David Affengruber?
Yes. Syb Van Ottele (Fortuna Sittard) plays a similar centre back role and rates 85/100 at roughly €600k.
How does Doppel find players similar to David Affengruber?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from David Affengruber'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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