Players like Simon Graves
CBPalermo · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitSimon Graves's profile ↗
The players most similar to Simon Graves are Joris Kramer, Casper Widell, Pascal Struijk. Doppel rates Joris Kramer (Go Ahead Eagles) a 82/100 overall match — 92/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Anselmo Garcia McNulty scores 86/100 at about €1.4m. Data as of September 2026.
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Simon Graves is a reliable, defensive rock, excelling as a positional ball-playing centre-back. With a top 41% Sofascore rating among his peers, he showcases exceptional defensive prowess, highlighted by his impressive clearances, ranking in the top 3%. His durability stands out, having missed only four games in the last three seasons, making him a dependable presence at the back. While his offensive contributions aren't his strong suit, his defensive attributes make him a key asset in any backline.
Strengths: Clearances. Availability: 4 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Simon Graves
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Joris Kramersimilar↗ | Go Ahead Eagles | 30 | €1.9m | 92 | 82 |
| 2 | Casper Widellsimilar↗ | Excelsior | 23 | €1.5m | 92 | 86 |
| 3 | Pascal Struijksimilar↗ | Leeds United | 27 | €23m | 91 | 82 |
| 4 | Matthew Pollocksimilar↗ | Watford | 25 | €2.2m | 91 | 83 |
| 5 | Anselmo Garcia McNultysimilar↗ | PEC Zwolle | 23 | €1.4m | 91 | 86 |
| 6 | Ronnie Edwardssimilar↗ | Queens Park Rangers | 23 | €5.3m | 90 | 82 |
| 7 | Leopold Querfeldsimilar↗ | 1. FC Union Berlin | 23 | €19m | 89 | 85 |
| 8 | Aiham Ousousimilar↗ | RC Sporting Charleroi | 26 | €2.8m | 89 | 83 |
| 9 | Rio Hillensimilar↗ | NAC Breda | 23 | €700k | 89 | 84 |
| 10 | Clément Lengletsimilar↗ | Atlético Madrid | 31 | €4.2m | 89 | 82 |
| 11 | Jeffrey Gouweleeuwsimilar↗ | FC Augsburg | 35 | €1.0m | 88 | 84 |
| 12 | Liam Kitchingsimilar↗ | Coventry City | 27 | €15m | 88 | 84 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Simon Graves
≈ 100% Simon Graves · strong: Clearances, Big chances created · low reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Big chances created /90, Touches /90
≈ 100% Simon Graves · strong: Clearances, Accurate long balls · low reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Accurate long balls /90, Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% Simon Graves · strong: Shots, Clearances · low reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Clearances /90, Aerial duels won /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Simon Graves?
By Doppel's fit score, Joris Kramer (Go Ahead Eagles) is the closest profile to Simon Graves, with a 82/100 overall match. Casper Widell and Pascal Struijk are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Simon Graves?
Yes. Anselmo Garcia McNulty (PEC Zwolle) plays a similar centre back role and rates 86/100 at roughly €1.4m.
How does Doppel find players similar to Simon Graves?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Simon Graves'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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