Players like Rosen Bozhinov
CBPisa · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitRosen Bozhinov's profile ↗
The players most similar to Rosen Bozhinov are Nicola Pietrangeli, Husniddin Aliqulov, Caleb Taylor. Doppel rates Nicola Pietrangeli (Südtirol) a 80/100 overall match — 90/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Andrea Tiritiello scores 86/100 at about €400k. Data as of September 2026.
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Rosen Bozhinov is a dominant aerial presence at centre-back, excelling in defensive duels and clearances, making him a reliable last line of defense. Despite his lower overall quality, he showcases elite aerial ability and surprising finishing skills for a defender, contributing effectively in set-piece situations. With impressive durability, missing no games in the last three seasons, Bozhinov stands out as a dependable option for any defensive lineup.
Strengths: Aerial duels won, Clearances, Finishing (npG − npxG /90). Availability: no injuries recorded in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Rosen Bozhinov
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nicola Pietrangelisimilar↗ | Südtirol | 26 | €1.2m | 90 | 80 |
| 2 | Husniddin Aliqulovsimilar↗ | Çaykur Rizespor | 27 | €1.2m | 90 | 81 |
| 3 | Caleb Taylorsimilar↗ | Millwall | 23 | €4.6m | 89 | 86 |
| 4 | Ze Vitorsimilar↗ | CD Nacional | 25 | €2.4m | 89 | 82 |
| 5 | Matej Maglicasimilar↗ | Darmstadt 98 | 28 | €1.1m | 89 | 81 |
| 6 | Andrea Tiritiellosimilar↗ | Virtus Entella | 31 | €400k | 88 | 86 |
| 7 | Radu Drăguşinsimilar↗ | Genoa | 24 | €15m | 88 | 81 |
| 8 | Gabriele Guarinosimilar↗ | Empoli | 22 | €3.6m | 88 | 85 |
| 9 | Felix Uduokhaisimilar↗ | FC Augsburg | 29 | €3.2m | 88 | 80 |
| 10 | Dan Zagadousimilar↗ | VfB Stuttgart | 27 | €1.9m | 87 | 82 |
| 11 | Leo Greimlsimilar↗ | NAC Breda | 25 | €800k | 87 | 81 |
| 12 | Matthew Pollocksimilar↗ | Watford | 25 | €2.2m | 87 | 80 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Rosen Bozhinov
≈ 100% Rosen Bozhinov · strong: Aerial duels won, Non-penalty goals · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Non-penalty goals /90, Clearances /90
≈ 100% Rosen Bozhinov · strong: Shots, Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Aerial duels won /90, Non-penalty goals /90
≈ 100% Rosen Bozhinov · strong: Aerial duels won, Shots · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Shots /90, Duels won /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Rosen Bozhinov?
By Doppel's fit score, Nicola Pietrangeli (Südtirol) is the closest profile to Rosen Bozhinov, with a 80/100 overall match. Husniddin Aliqulov and Caleb Taylor are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Rosen Bozhinov?
Yes. Andrea Tiritiello (Virtus Entella) plays a similar centre back role and rates 86/100 at roughly €400k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Rosen Bozhinov?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Rosen Bozhinov'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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