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 October 2026.
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Ponck is a robust aerial specialist centre-back, thriving in defensive duels with a remarkable ability to win headers, ranking in the top 9% among his peers. His solid presence in the air is complemented by consistent touches, underscoring his reliability in possession. While his offensive contributions are minimal, he remains a durable option, having missed no games in the last three seasons, making him a dependable figure in the heart of the defense.
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↗ | Sint-Truidense VV | 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↗ | FC Utrecht | 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 closest look-alike to Ponck?
Statistically, Gabriel Otegbayo (Sheffield Wednesday) is the closest look-alike to Ponck — a 84/100 profile match (95/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
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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