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, Caleb Taylor. 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 September 2026.
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Kacper Potulski is an aggressive front-foot defender, showcasing impressive aerial ability and defensive coverage. Despite being in the bottom 30% of his positional peers overall, his strengths in shots and expected goals contributions highlight his surprising offensive threat for a centre-back, making him a unique asset during set pieces. With excellent durability, having missed no games in three seasons, he offers reliability alongside his defensive prowess, though his finishing leaves room for improvement.
Strengths: Shots, xG + xA, Clearances. Availability: no injuries recorded in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Kacper Potulski
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Patrick Mainkasimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 32 | €2.6m | 94 | 85 |
| 2 | Malick Thiawsimilar↗ | Newcastle United | 25 | €41m | 93 | 85 |
| 3 | Caleb Taylorsimilar↗ | Millwall | 23 | €4.6m | 93 | 88 |
| 4 | Leopold Querfeldsimilar↗ | 1. FC Union Berlin | 23 | €19m | 93 | 87 |
| 5 | Maxence Lacroixsimilar↗ | Crystal Palace | 26 | €54m | 93 | 83 |
| 6 | Charlie Cresswellsimilar↗ | Toulouse | 24 | €24m | 92 | 86 |
| 7 | Marc Guéhisimilar↗ | Manchester City | 26 | €66m | 91 | 83 |
| 8 | Chris Richardssimilar↗ | Crystal Palace | 26 | €25m | 91 | 84 |
| 9 | Justin Hubnersimilar↗ | Fortuna Sittard | 23 | €1.0m | 90 | 87 |
| 10 | Nicolás Valentinisimilar↗ | Hellas Verona | 25 | €3.1m | 90 | 83 |
| 11 | Liam Kitchingsimilar↗ | Coventry City | 27 | €15m | 90 | 85 |
| 12 | Jacobo Ramónsimilar↗ | Como | 21 | €32m | 89 | 85 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Kacper Potulski
≈ 100% Kacper Potulski · strong: Clearances, Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Aerial duels won /90, Shots /90
≈ 100% Kacper Potulski · strong: xG + xA, Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: xG + xA /90, Aerial duels won /90, Non-penalty goals /90
≈ 100% Kacper Potulski · strong: Aerial duels won, Shots · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Shots /90, Duels won /90
FAQ
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 Caleb Taylor 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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