Players like Darío Poveda
STFC Cartagena · 2024/25 · ranked by tactical + market fitDarío Poveda's profile ↗
Darío Poveda is a striker for FC Cartagena in LaLiga 2, having made 22 appearances in the 2024/25 season, scoring 4 goals and providing 1 assist. Players similar to Poveda include Benedikt Pichler from Holstein Kiel, who has a fit score of 76/100, and Lamine Cissé from Bastia, with a fit score of 77/100. These players exhibit comparable roles and statistical profiles, making them potential alternatives for teams seeking striking options.
About Darío Poveda
Darío Poveda is a physical target forward known for his aerial prowess, ranking in the top 28% for aerial duels won among his peers. While he shows promise in the air, his overall performance places him in the bottom 24% of strikers, highlighting a need for greater offensive impact. Despite this, his durability is a plus, having featured consistently in 25 matches this season for FC Cartagena.
Strengths: Aerial duels won %.
12 players most similar to Darío Poveda
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Benedikt Pichlersimilar↗ | Holstein Kiel | 29 | €800k | 92 | 76 |
| 2 | Lamine Cissésimilar↗ | Bastia | 23 | €3.1m | 90 | 77 |
| 3 | Luca Pandolfisimilar↗ | Cittadella | 28 | €400k | 88 | 76 |
| 4 | Samuel Ntamack Ndimbasimilar↗ | Annecy FC | 25 | €500k | 88 | 76 |
| 5 | Jovon Makamasimilar↗ | Norwich City | 22 | €7.3m | 88 | 75 |
| 6 | Jorge Pascualsimilar↗ | Villarreal B U23 | 23 | €1.7m | 87 | 78 |
| 7 | Sambou Soumanosimilar↗ | Quevilly - Rouen Métropole | 25 | €3.7m | 87 | 75 |
| 8 | Filippo Pittarellosimilar↗ | Cittadella | 30 | €1.0m | 86 | 75 |
| 9 | Alejandro Marquéssimilar↗ | Estoril Praia | 26 | €1.5m | 86 | 77 |
| 10 | Nuno Da Costasimilar↗ | Kasımpaşa | 35 | €400k | 85 | 78 |
| 11 | Agustín Álvarezsimilar↗ | Elche | 25 | €1.8m | 85 | 77 |
| 12 | Yadaly Diabysimilar↗ | Grenoble Foot 38 | 26 | €1.2m | 85 | 77 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Darío Poveda
≈ 100% Darío Poveda · strong: Aerial duels won %, Duels won · medium reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Duels won /90, Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% Darío Poveda · strong: Sofascore rating, Duels won · medium reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Duels won /90, Possession won in att. third /90
≈ 100% Darío Poveda · medium reliability
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Darío Poveda?
By Doppel's fit score, Benedikt Pichler (Holstein Kiel) is the closest profile to Darío Poveda, with a 76/100 overall match. Lamine Cissé and Luca Pandolfi are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Darío Poveda?
Yes. Luca Pandolfi (Cittadella) plays a similar striker role and rates 76/100 at roughly €400k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Darío Poveda?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Darío Poveda's 2024/25 season, then ranks strikers across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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