Players like Boris Popović
CB/RBFC Arouca · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitBoris Popović's profile ↗
The players most similar to Boris Popović are Peru Rodríguez, Filippo Sgarbi, Gabriel Wallentin. Doppel rates Peru Rodríguez (Cultural Leonesa) a 81/100 overall match — 93/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Peru Rodríguez scores 81/100 at about €400k. Data as of October 2026.
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Boris Popović is a robust defensive presence, excelling as a positionally aware centre-back capable of operating at right-back. His aerial prowess and strong duel win rate mark him as a reliable guardian in the backline, although his overall quality lags behind his peers. With impressive durability, having missed only two games in three seasons, Popović offers consistency and reliability, making him a valuable asset in defensive setups.
Strengths: Aerial duels won, Duels won, Big chances created. Availability: 2 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Boris Popović
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Peru Rodríguezsimilar↗ | Cultural Leonesa | 24 | €400k | 93 | 81 |
| 2 | Filippo Sgarbisimilar↗ | Padova | 29 | €600k | 92 | 79 |
| 3 | Gabriel Wallentinsimilar↗ | Halmstads BK | 25 | €400k | 91 | 81 |
| 4 | Marco Morenosimilar↗ | Eibar | 25 | €800k | 91 | 80 |
| 5 | Mathis Magninsimilar↗ | Rodez AF | 25 | €1.6m | 91 | 80 |
| 6 | Matia Barzićsimilar↗ | Cultural Leonesa | 22 | €900k | 91 | 81 |
| 7 | David Torressimilar↗ | Real Valladolid | 23 | €2.1m | 90 | 79 |
| 8 | Malcom Bokelesimilar↗ | Göztepe | 26 | €5.4m | 89 | 80 |
| 9 | Jannis Heuersimilar↗ | Preußen Münster | 27 | €900k | 89 | 81 |
| 10 | Wagner Leonardosimilar↗ | Grêmio | 27 | €3.3m | 87 | 81 |
| 11 | Alec Van Hoorenbeecksimilar↗ | Heracles Almelo | 28 | €600k | 86 | 79 |
| 12 | Andrea Tiritiellosimilar↗ | Virtus Entella | 31 | €400k | 86 | 84 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Boris Popović
≈ 100% Boris Popović · strong: Accurate long balls, Clearances · medium reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Clearances /90
≈ 100% Boris Popović · strong: Non-penalty goals, Finishing (npG − npxG · low reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Clearances /90
≈ 100% Boris Popović · medium reliability
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to Boris Popović?
Statistically, Peru Rodríguez (Cultural Leonesa) is the closest look-alike to Boris Popović — a 81/100 profile match (93/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
Who is the best replacement for Boris Popović?
By Doppel's fit score, Peru Rodríguez (Cultural Leonesa) is the closest profile to Boris Popović, with a 81/100 overall match. Filippo Sgarbi and Gabriel Wallentin are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Boris Popović?
Yes. Peru Rodríguez (Cultural Leonesa) plays a similar centre back role and rates 81/100 at roughly €400k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Boris Popović?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Boris Popović'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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