Players like Germán Pezzella
CBRiver Plate · 2023/24 · ranked by tactical + market fitGermán Pezzella's profile ↗
The players most similar to Germán Pezzella are Yerry Mina, Charlie Cresswell, Adil Demirbağ. Doppel rates Yerry Mina (Cagliari) a 84/100 overall match — 94/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Timo Hübers scores 84/100 at about €1.4m. Data as of October 2026.
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Germán Pezzella is a robust defensive anchor, excelling as a positional ball-playing centre-back with a knack for winning aerial duels and making crucial clearances. With a Sofascore rating in the top 28% of his peers, he showcases reliable defensive prowess, complemented by his ability to contribute offensively through shots. However, his injury record raises concerns about durability, making him a player to monitor closely.
Strengths: Shots, Aerial duels won, Aerial duels won %. Availability: 40 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Germán Pezzella
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Yerry Minasimilar↗ | Cagliari | 32 | €2.3m | 94 | 84 |
| 2 | Charlie Cresswellsimilar↗ | Stade Rennais | 24 | €24m | 94 | 88 |
| 3 | Adil Demirbağsimilar↗ | Konyaspor | 29 | €3.3m | 94 | 85 |
| 4 | Ze Vitorsimilar↗ | CD Nacional | 25 | €2.4m | 93 | 84 |
| 5 | Matthew Pollocksimilar↗ | Watford | 25 | €2.2m | 92 | 84 |
| 6 | Timo Hüberssimilar↗ | 1. FC Köln | 30 | €1.4m | 92 | 84 |
| 7 | Mark McGuinnesssimilar↗ | Sheffield United | 25 | €6.7m | 92 | 84 |
| 8 | Patrick Mainkasimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 32 | €2.6m | 92 | 84 |
| 9 | Maximilian Großersimilar↗ | Arminia Bielefeld | 25 | €700k | 92 | 87 |
| 10 | Kike Salassimilar↗ | Sevilla | 24 | €15m | 91 | 83 |
| 11 | Mattia Banisimilar↗ | Palermo | 33 | €1.3m | 91 | 85 |
| 12 | Gabriele Guarinosimilar↗ | Empoli | 22 | €3.6m | 90 | 86 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Germán Pezzella
≈ 100% Germán Pezzella · strong: Duels won, Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Duels won /90, Aerial duels won /90, Shots /90
≈ 100% Germán Pezzella · strong: Shots, Clearances · low reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Clearances /90, Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% Germán Pezzella · strong: Aerial duels won, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Sofascore rating, Shots /90
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to Germán Pezzella?
Statistically, Yerry Mina (Cagliari) is the closest look-alike to Germán Pezzella — a 84/100 profile match (94/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
Who is the best replacement for Germán Pezzella?
By Doppel's fit score, Yerry Mina (Cagliari) is the closest profile to Germán Pezzella, with a 84/100 overall match. Charlie Cresswell and Adil Demirbağ are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Germán Pezzella?
Yes. Timo Hübers (1. FC Köln) plays a similar centre back role and rates 84/100 at roughly €1.4m.
How does Doppel find players similar to Germán Pezzella?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Germán Pezzella's 2023/24 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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