Players like Pacha
LBRayo Vallecano · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitPacha's profile ↗
The players most similar to Pacha are Niels Nkounkou, Rayan Aït-Nouri, Neco Williams. Doppel rates Niels Nkounkou (Eintracht Frankfurt) a 87/100 overall match — 97/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Niels Nkounkou scores 87/100 at about €2.8m. Data as of September 2026.
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Pacha is a tenacious, defensive-minded left-back whose game revolves around aggressive tackling and high defensive engagement. His impressive stats highlight his ability to win duels and regain possession in the attacking third, making him a reliable presence on the pitch. While his aerial challenges and goal contributions may not be his strengths, his durability and consistent performance over 31 appearances this season underline his importance to Rayo Vallecano’s backline.
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions, Possession won in att. third, Duels won. Availability: no injuries recorded in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Pacha
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Niels Nkounkousimilar↗ | Eintracht Frankfurt | 26 | €2.8m | 97 | 87 |
| 2 | Rayan Aït-Nourisimilar↗ | Wolverhampton | 25 | €39m | 96 | 85 |
| 3 | Neco Williamssimilar↗ | Nottingham Forest | 25 | €26m | 95 | 84 |
| 4 | Alfie Doughtysimilar↗ | Luton Town | 27 | €5.2m | 94 | 87 |
| 5 | Maximilian Mittelstädtsimilar↗ | VfB Stuttgart | 29 | €20m | 94 | 85 |
| 6 | Nico O'Reillysimilar↗ | Manchester City | 21 | €76m | 93 | 86 |
| 7 | Hennes Behrenssimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 21 | €5.2m | 93 | 83 |
| 8 | Mats Rotssimilar↗ | FC Twente | 20 | €11m | 92 | 87 |
| 9 | Nazinhosimilar↗ | Cercle Brugge | 23 | €6.6m | 92 | 87 |
| 10 | Sergio Gómezsimilar↗ | Real Sociedad | 26 | €15m | 92 | 86 |
| 11 | Christopher Operisimilar↗ | Le Havre | 29 | €3.7m | 92 | 86 |
| 12 | Valentín Barcosimilar↗ | RC Strasbourg | 22 | €44m | 92 | 85 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Pacha
≈ 100% Pacha · strong: Successful dribbles, Duels won · medium reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Duels won /90, Tackles + interceptions /90
≈ 100% Pacha · strong: Possession won in att. third, Successful dribbles · low reliability
Strengths: Possession won in att. third /90, Successful dribbles /90, Duels won /90
≈ 100% Pacha · strong: Shots, Tackles + interceptions · low reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Tackles + interceptions /90, Duels won /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Pacha?
By Doppel's fit score, Niels Nkounkou (Eintracht Frankfurt) is the closest profile to Pacha, with a 87/100 overall match. Rayan Aït-Nouri and Neco Williams are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Pacha?
Yes. Niels Nkounkou (Eintracht Frankfurt) plays a similar left back role and rates 87/100 at roughly €2.8m.
How does Doppel find players similar to Pacha?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Pacha's 2025/26 season, then ranks left backs across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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