Players like Dani Carvajal
RBReal Madrid · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitDani Carvajal's profile ↗
The players most similar to Dani Carvajal are Ridle Baku, Pavel Kadeřábek, Julian Ryerson. Doppel rates Ridle Baku (RB Leipzig) a 86/100 overall match — 90/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Pavel Kadeřábek scores 86/100 at about €900k. Data as of July 2026.
12 players most similar to Dani Carvajal
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ridle Bakusimilar↗ | RB Leipzig | 27 | €13m | 90 | 86 |
| 2 | Pavel Kadeřábeksimilar↗ | TSG Hoffenheim | 31 | €900k | 89 | 86 |
| 3 | Julian Ryersonsimilar↗ | Borussia Dortmund | 28 | €24m | 92 | 85 |
| 4 | Marcos Llorentesimilar↗ | Atlético Madrid | 28 | €21m | 90 | 85 |
| 5 | Waren Kamanzisimilar↗ | Toulouse | 23 | €1.3m | 90 | 84 |
| 6 | Przemysław Frankowskisimilar↗ | RC Lens | 28 | €6.5m | 89 | 84 |
| 7 | Álvaro Tejerosimilar↗ | Espanyol | 28 | €1.9m | 92 | 84 |
| 8 | Pascal Stenzelsimilar↗ | VfB Stuttgart | 27 | €1.1m | 93 | 84 |
| 9 | William Mikelbrencissimilar↗ | Hamburger SV | 21 | €2.9m | 87 | 84 |
| 10 | Yukinari Sugawarasimilar↗ | SV Werder Bremen | 25 | €5.0m | 90 | 84 |
| 11 | Felix Passlacksimilar↗ | VfL Bochum 1848 | 26 | €800k | 88 | 83 |
| 12 | Yan Coutosimilar↗ | Girona FC | 21 | €18m | 87 | 83 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Dani Carvajal
≈ 100% Dani Carvajal · strong: xG + xA, Big chances created · low reliability
Strengths: xG + xA /90, Big chances created /90, Key passes /90
≈ 100% Dani Carvajal · strong: xG + xA, Big chances created · low reliability
Strengths: xG + xA /90, Big chances created /90, Key passes /90
≈ 100% Dani Carvajal · strong: Big chances created, xG + xA · low reliability
Strengths: Big chances created /90, xG + xA /90, Accurate crosses /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Dani Carvajal?
By Doppel's fit score, Ridle Baku (RB Leipzig) is the closest profile to Dani Carvajal, with a 86/100 overall match. Pavel Kadeřábek and Julian Ryerson are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Dani Carvajal?
Yes. Pavel Kadeřábek (TSG Hoffenheim) plays a similar right back role and rates 86/100 at roughly €900k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Dani Carvajal?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Dani Carvajal's 2025/26 season, then ranks right backs across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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