Players like Edgar González
CBFC Andorra · 2024/25 · ranked by tactical + market fitEdgar González's profile ↗
The players most similar to Edgar González are Matthew Pollock, Emin Bayram, Alberto Dossena. Doppel rates Matthew Pollock (Watford) a 84/100 overall match — 92/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Nick Viergever scores 85/100 at about €300k. Data as of September 2026.
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Edgar González is a commanding aerial defender, excelling in duels with a top 12% rank among his peers. His overall play places him in the top 26%, showcasing his reliability and durability with only 13 games missed over the last three seasons. While his crossing accuracy may not be his forte, his ability to dominate in the air and contribute defensively makes him a valuable asset to any backline.
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Sofascore rating. Availability: 13 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Edgar González
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Matthew Pollocksimilar↗ | Watford | 25 | €2.2m | 92 | 84 |
| 2 | Emin Bayramsimilar↗ | KVC Westerlo | 23 | €3.9m | 91 | 88 |
| 3 | Alberto Dossenasimilar↗ | Cagliari | 28 | €5.6m | 91 | 83 |
| 4 | Nicolás Otamendisimilar↗ | Benfica | 38 | €1.1m | 91 | 85 |
| 5 | Nick Viergeversimilar↗ | FC Utrecht | 37 | €300k | 91 | 85 |
| 6 | Taha Altıkardeşsimilar↗ | Göztepe | 23 | €4.1m | 91 | 84 |
| 7 | Ross Sykessimilar↗ | Royale Union Saint-Gilloise | 27 | €4.9m | 90 | 87 |
| 8 | Aiham Ousousimilar↗ | RC Sporting Charleroi | 26 | €2.8m | 90 | 84 |
| 9 | Jeffrey Gouweleeuwsimilar↗ | FC Augsburg | 35 | €1.0m | 90 | 85 |
| 10 | Maik Nawrockisimilar↗ | Hannover 96 | 25 | €1.4m | 89 | 84 |
| 11 | Jacobo Ramónsimilar↗ | Como | 21 | €32m | 89 | 85 |
| 12 | Dies Jansesimilar↗ | FC Groningen | 20 | €6.2m | 89 | 84 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Edgar González
≈ 100% Edgar González · strong: Aerial duels won, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Sofascore rating, Duels won /90
≈ 100% Edgar González · strong: xG + xA, Shots · low reliability
Strengths: xG + xA /90, Shots /90, Big chances created /90
≈ 100% Edgar González · strong: Duels won, Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Duels won /90, Aerial duels won /90, Big chances created /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Edgar González?
By Doppel's fit score, Matthew Pollock (Watford) is the closest profile to Edgar González, with a 84/100 overall match. Emin Bayram and Alberto Dossena are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Edgar González?
Yes. Nick Viergever (FC Utrecht) plays a similar centre back role and rates 85/100 at roughly €300k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Edgar González?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Edgar González's 2024/25 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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