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Players like Kacper Potulski

CB1. FSV Mainz 05 · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitKacper Potulski's profile ↗

The players most similar to Kacper Potulski are Patrick Mainka, Malick Thiaw, Leopold Querfeld. Doppel rates Patrick Mainka (1. FC Heidenheim) a 85/100 overall match — 94/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Patrick Mainka scores 85/100 at about €2.6m. Data as of October 2026.

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About Kacper Potulski

Kacper Potulski is an aggressive front-foot centre-back with a knack for making impactful clearances and winning aerial duels, showcasing his defensive prowess. Despite being in the bottom 20% of his positional peers overall, his ability to contribute offensively with shots and expected goals adds a unique dimension to his game. With remarkable durability, missing no games in the last three seasons, he demonstrates reliability that can be crucial for a developing talent in the Bundesliga.

Strengths: Shots, xG + xA, Clearances. Availability: no injuries recorded in the last 3 seasons.

12 players most similar to Kacper Potulski

#PlayerClubAgeValueTacticalOverall
1Patrick Mainkasimilar↗1. FC Heidenheim32€2.6m9485
2Malick Thiawsimilar↗Newcastle United25€41m9385
3Leopold Querfeldsimilar↗1. FC Union Berlin23€19m9389
4Caleb Taylorsimilar↗Millwall23€4.6m9388
5Maxence Lacroixsimilar↗Chelsea26€54m9383
6Charlie Cresswellsimilar↗Stade Rennais24€24m9287
7Marc Guéhisimilar↗Manchester City26€66m9183
8Chris Richardssimilar↗Crystal Palace26€25m9184
9Alejandro Catenasimilar↗Osasuna32€2.7m9083
10Justin Hubnersimilar↗Fortuna Sittard23€1.0m9087
11Nicolás Valentinisimilar↗Deportivo Alavés25€3.1m9083
12Liam Kitchingsimilar↗Coventry City27€15m9085

* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons

Why these players match Kacper Potulski

1. Patrick Mainka1. FC Heidenheim85/100

≈ 100% Kacper Potulski · strong: Clearances, Aerial duels won · low reliability

Strengths: Clearances /90, Aerial duels won /90, Shots /90

2. Malick ThiawNewcastle United85/100

≈ 100% Kacper Potulski · strong: xG + xA, Aerial duels won · low reliability

Strengths: xG + xA /90, Aerial duels won /90, Non-penalty goals /90

3. Leopold Querfeld1. FC Union Berlin89/100

≈ 100% Kacper Potulski · strong: Duels won, Aerial duels won · low reliability

Strengths: Duels won /90, Aerial duels won /90, Clearances /90

FAQ

Who is the closest look-alike to Kacper Potulski?

Statistically, Patrick Mainka (1. FC Heidenheim) is the closest look-alike to Kacper Potulski — a 85/100 profile match (94/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.

Who is the best replacement for Kacper Potulski?

By Doppel's fit score, Patrick Mainka (1. FC Heidenheim) is the closest profile to Kacper Potulski, with a 85/100 overall match. Malick Thiaw and Leopold Querfeld are the next best fits.

Is there a cheaper alternative to Kacper Potulski?

Yes. Patrick Mainka (1. FC Heidenheim) plays a similar centre back role and rates 85/100 at roughly €2.6m.

How does Doppel find players similar to Kacper Potulski?

Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Kacper Potulski'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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