Players like Ponck
CBAVS - Futebol SAD · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitPonck's profile ↗
The players most similar to Ponck are Gabriel Otegbayo, Arif Kocaman, Josue Escartin. Doppel rates Gabriel Otegbayo (Sheffield Wednesday) a 84/100 overall match — 95/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Josue Escartin scores 80/100 at about €300k. Data as of September 2026.
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Ponck is a robust, aerially dominant centre-back, excelling in winning duels and consistently adding to his team's defensive solidity. With a Sofascore rating in the bottom 20% of his peers, he showcases his strengths primarily in aerial battles, reflecting his reliability in defence. His durability is a significant asset, having missed no games in the last three seasons, making him a dependable option for his side.
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Touches, Aerial duels won. Availability: no injuries recorded in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Ponck
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gabriel Otegbayosimilar↗ | Sheffield Wednesday | 21 | €900k | 95 | 84 |
| 2 | Arif Kocamansimilar↗ | Kayserispor | 23 | €700k | 92 | 79 |
| 3 | Josue Escartinsimilar↗ | Red Star FC | 23 | €300k | 89 | 80 |
| 4 | Loïc Mbe Sohsimilar↗ | K. Beerschot V.A. | 25 | €1.9m | 88 | 80 |
| 5 | Maxence Maisonneuvesimilar↗ | RAAL La Louvière | 27 | €600k | 88 | 79 |
| 6 | Brayan Medinasimilar↗ | Tondela | 24 | €2.7m | 88 | 83 |
| 7 | Neville Nwankwosimilar↗ | SC Telstar | 24 | €800k | 88 | 80 |
| 8 | Gabriele Calvanisimilar↗ | Frosinone | 22 | €3.7m | 87 | 82 |
| 9 | Linus Gechtersimilar↗ | Hertha BSC | 22 | €3.2m | 86 | 86 |
| 10 | Alec Van Hoorenbeecksimilar↗ | Heracles Almelo | 28 | €600k | 86 | 81 |
| 11 | Hélitonsimilar↗ | Göztepe | 31 | €1.1m | 86 | 79 |
| 12 | Patrick Nkoasimilar↗ | Eintracht Braunschweig | 27 | €700k | 85 | 81 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Ponck
≈ 100% Ponck · strong: Successful dribbles, Clearances · low reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Clearances /90
≈ 100% Ponck · medium reliability
≈ 100% Ponck · medium reliability
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Ponck?
By Doppel's fit score, Gabriel Otegbayo (Sheffield Wednesday) is the closest profile to Ponck, with a 84/100 overall match. Arif Kocaman and Josue Escartin are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Ponck?
Yes. Josue Escartin (Red Star FC) plays a similar centre back role and rates 80/100 at roughly €300k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Ponck?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Ponck'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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