Players like Carl Starfelt
CBCelta Vigo · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitCarl Starfelt's profile ↗
The players most similar to Carl Starfelt are Kazunari Kita, Fernando Calero, Yuto Tsunashima. Doppel rates Kazunari Kita (Real Sociedad B) a 80/100 overall match — 90/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Paulo Oliveira scores 80/100 at about €400k. Data as of September 2026.
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Carl Starfelt is a reliable positional ball-playing centre-back with a strong defensive presence. Ranking in the top 41% among his peers, he excels in touches per 90, clearances, and aerial duels, showcasing his ability to dominate in the air and maintain possession under pressure. However, his injury history raises concerns about durability, having missed a significant number of games in recent seasons. Despite this, when fit, he remains a solid choice in central defense.
Strengths: Touches, Clearances, Aerial duels won. Availability: 19 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Carl Starfelt
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kazunari Kitasimilar↗ | Real Sociedad B | 21 | €1.8m | 90 | 80 |
| 2 | Fernando Calerosimilar↗ | Espanyol | 31 | €2.1m | 89 | 79 |
| 3 | Yuto Tsunashimasimilar↗ | Royal Antwerp FC | 26 | €1.6m | 89 | 79 |
| 4 | Paulo Oliveirasimilar↗ | Sporting Braga | 34 | €400k | 88 | 80 |
| 5 | Tiago Gabrielsimilar↗ | Lecce | 22 | €15m | 87 | 83 |
| 6 | Timo Hüberssimilar↗ | 1. FC Köln | 30 | €1.4m | 87 | 80 |
| 7 | Yerry Minasimilar↗ | Cagliari | 32 | €2.3m | 86 | 79 |
| 8 | Ze Vitorsimilar↗ | CD Nacional | 25 | €2.4m | 86 | 80 |
| 9 | Jon Martinsimilar↗ | Real Sociedad | 20 | €24m | 85 | 78 |
| 10 | Nobel Mendysimilar↗ | Rayo Vallecano | 22 | €7.7m | 85 | 78 |
| 11 | Casper Widellsimilar↗ | Excelsior | 23 | €1.5m | 85 | 82 |
| 12 | Simon Gravessimilar↗ | PEC Zwolle | 27 | €1.4m | 85 | 79 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Carl Starfelt
≈ 100% Carl Starfelt · low reliability
≈ 100% Carl Starfelt · strong: Clearances, Accurate long balls · medium reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Accurate long balls /90, Touches /90
≈ 100% Carl Starfelt · low reliability
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Carl Starfelt?
By Doppel's fit score, Kazunari Kita (Real Sociedad B) is the closest profile to Carl Starfelt, with a 80/100 overall match. Fernando Calero and Yuto Tsunashima are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Carl Starfelt?
Yes. Paulo Oliveira (Sporting Braga) plays a similar centre back role and rates 80/100 at roughly €400k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Carl Starfelt?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Carl Starfelt'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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