Players like Igor Cariús
LB/RBSport Recife · 2025 · ranked by tactical + market fitIgor Cariús's profile ↗
The players most similar to Igor Cariús are Andrea Carboni, Andrew Hughes, Martin Frese. Doppel rates Andrea Carboni (Monza) a 81/100 overall match — 93/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Andrew Hughes scores 81/100 at about €300k. Data as of October 2026.
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Igor Cariús is a robust defensive full-back known for his aerial prowess and tenacity in duels. Despite a Sofascore rating placing him in the bottom 43% among his peers, he excels in winning headers and defensive challenges, making him a reliable presence in the backline. However, his injury history raises concerns about his durability, having missed significant time over the past three seasons.
Strengths: Aerial duels won, Shots, Duels won. Availability: 23 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Igor Cariús
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Andrea Carbonisimilar↗ | Monza | 25 | €2.8m | 93 | 81 |
| 2 | Andrew Hughessimilar↗ | Preston North End | 34 | €300k | 92 | 81 |
| 3 | Martin Fresesimilar↗ | Hellas Verona | 28 | €2.7m | 92 | 85 |
| 4 | Justin Hubnersimilar↗ | Fortuna Sittard | 23 | €1.0m | 91 | 84 |
| 5 | Ross Sykessimilar↗ | Royale Union Saint-Gilloise | 27 | €4.9m | 90 | 84 |
| 6 | Piero Hincapiésimilar↗ | Arsenal | 24 | €46m | 90 | 82 |
| 7 | Danny Bakkersimilar↗ | SC Telstar | 31 | €500k | 89 | 82 |
| 8 | Novatus Miroshisimilar↗ | Göztepe | 24 | €4.6m | 89 | 84 |
| 9 | Cuiabanosimilar↗ | Vasco da Gama | 23 | €10m | 88 | 82 |
| 10 | Junior Firposimilar↗ | Real Betis | 30 | €3.4m | 86 | 82 |
| 11 | Boy Kempersimilar↗ | NAC Breda | 27 | €1.1m | 86 | 82 |
| 12 | Sergi Cardonasimilar↗ | Villarreal | 27 | €8.6m | 85 | 82 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Igor Cariús
≈ 100% Igor Cariús · strong: Aerial duels won, Aerial duels won % · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Aerial duels won %
≈ 100% Igor Cariús · strong: Aerial duels won, Aerial duels won % · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Aerial duels won %, Duels won /90
≈ 100% Igor Cariús · strong: Tackles + interceptions, Duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90, Duels won /90, Key passes /90
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to Igor Cariús?
Statistically, Andrea Carboni (Monza) is the closest look-alike to Igor Cariús — 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 Igor Cariús?
By Doppel's fit score, Andrea Carboni (Monza) is the closest profile to Igor Cariús, with a 81/100 overall match. Andrew Hughes and Martin Frese are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Igor Cariús?
Yes. Andrew Hughes (Preston North End) plays a similar left back role and rates 81/100 at roughly €300k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Igor Cariús?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Igor Cariús's 2025 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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